This sweet black cat craft using toilet paper rolls is perfect for Halloween! Do you have a kiddo that isn’t into the scary side of Halloween? Or maybe you just need a quick and easy Halloween craft that all kids will enjoy? This super cute black cat craft is perfect for both! It’s a simple […]
Free Halloween Ten Frame Cards for Preschool Counting
Make Halloween math practice more engaging with these free Halloween ten frame cards! This simple hands-on counting activity helps preschoolers practice number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence, number quantity, and early subitizing skills. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please see my disclosure for more information. The printable includes pumpkin and spiderweb number cards […]
Bats & Ghosts Halloween Toilet Paper Craft
Let’s make this simple Halloween toilet paper craft today! This frugal craft is a perfect October craft and you probably have everything you need already! Ghosts and bats can be spooky to some kids but this toilet paper craft isn’t spooky at all! It’s fun and kids get to get their hands ‘dirty’ while making […]
Pug Meets Pig Book Review
A pug and a pig! What could be cuter? We’re excited to share our Pug Meets Pug book review with you today! This new book from Sue Lowell Gallion is a sweet story about making new friends and dealing with change. It’s a book that’s perfect for kids that love animals and teaches a great […]
Must Have Supplies for Home Daycare Providers
Just starting a home daycare? Wondering what supplies for home daycare are essential? There are many things that you need for a home daycare but not everything is a must have when you are just starting out. Scale back on the toy section and focus a bit more on some everyday household gear. Below you will find […]
Free Halloween Math Game for Preschoolers: Roll and Cover
Make counting practice more exciting this October with a free Halloween math game for preschoolers! This simple Roll and Cover activity gives young children a hands-on way to practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and beginning addition. It is easy to prepare, requires only a few materials, and can be adjusted for different skill levels. Use one […]
How to Terminate a Daycare Contract + Sample Letters
Originally Posted September 2016; Updated August 2026 Ending care with a daycare family is one of the hardest parts of running a home daycare. Even when you know termination is the right decision, handing a parent that notice can feel uncomfortable, stressful, and very personal. After more than 15 years of running a home daycare, […]
Space Boy and the Snow Monster Book Review
Space Boy is back! If you aren’t familiar with this children’s book series then today is your lucky day! We’ve got a review (plus a giveaway!) of the newest book, Space Boy and the Snow Monster, in this fun adventure series for kids. I know by the end you’ll love this book and need to add it […]
Tissue Paper Sunflower Craft for Kids
A Simple Summer Flower Craft for Kids! Looking for an easy sunflower craft for preschoolers? This colorful tissue paper sunflower craft is a fun and inexpensive activity that’s perfect for summer, a flower theme, or a plant life unit. With just a few basic craft supplies, children can create a beautiful sunflower while building fine […]
15 Best Fall Picture Books for Preschoolers to Read Aloud
Fall is one of my favorite seasons to explore with preschoolers. Colorful leaves, crisp weather, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and other seasonal changes give young children so much to notice and talk about. Fall picture books are an easy way to bring those experiences into your preschool classroom, home daycare, or family reading time. They […]