S. J. Little’s Preschool Blog
The following posts are written by S. J. Little, a preschool teacher. They are written for parents, preschool teachers, caregivers and anyone else who has a toddler or preschooler in their life
If you have a topic in mind that you’d like to see me write about, feel free to submit your idea here.
Also, I have compiled links to a few of my favourite preschool resources here.
Zoo Animal Skin Matching Game
Preschoolers love animals and so do I. Preschoolers also love guessing and learning. That's why I've created this Zoo...
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Toy Rotation
Are your kids bored of their toys? Are they disengaged and uninterested? Try rotating their toys. Toy rotation is highly...
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The “What’s Missing?” Game
This simple game is fantastic for engaging your preschoolers. It makes your children think hard as they try to solve...
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Another 7 Simple Christian Songs for Preschoolers
Last July, I posted "7 Simple Christian Songs for Preschoolers". So many people enjoyed those songs that I decided to...
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5 Types of Storytime Seating for Preschoolers
Circle time. That point when the entire class gathers around the teacher for songs, stories, and activities. This can be...
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What Snack Options Should I Pack for My Preschooler?
5 tips from a preschool teacher Do you have a preschooler? Do you pack snacks for them? Then you’re in...
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It’s Cold Outside Today – Preschool Song
This is one of my favourite winter preschool songs. My preschoolers enjoy its full-body actions and snowy day application....
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My Favourite Preschool Christmas Song
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" has been my favourite preschool Christmas song to teach my class for several years....
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Why I Give Preschoolers Stickers
Why do I sometimes give preschoolers stickers for craft time? Am I being lazy? No. When used intentionally, stickers provide...
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11 Quick and Wholesome Snacks for Preschool
I get it. You're busy, and you're on a budget, but you still want to pack a wholesome snack for...
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9 Ways to Volunteer for Your Child’s Preschool
There are endless ways to help out your child’s preschool Another school year is upon us. My, how time flies!...
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7 Fantastic Animal Guessing Books for Preschoolers
The following are some of my favourite animal picture books that get children interacting at storytime. These guessing books for...
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7 Simple Christian Songs for Preschoolers
Recently, I've had a couple of people ask me about simple Christian songs to sing with preschoolers. Songs that...
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Never-Ending Outdoor Painting
Ever struggled to wash paint off a child's hands, or sent chalk-covered children home? Ever had someone complain because your children...
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Run, Run, Run
When running in circles is a very good thing for children... Ah, spring is in the air. That lovely time...
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Teaching the ABCs at Circle Time
With spring comes wiggly children. Keeping the attention of a class full of preschoolers this time of year is challenging....
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Beyond the Paintbrush
13 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Engage Children with Paint and Paper Perhaps you have some washable paint laying...
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If You Want to be a… Preschool Animal Song
What follows is one of my favourite preschool animal songs. I sing it often with my class. I will share...
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Preschool, Playschool; Daycare, Day Home. What’s the Difference?
I am a preschool teacher. Often when people hear this, they automatically think "daycare." However, I do not work...
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