Christmas songs and fingerplays are some of our favorite things to include in circle time this time of year! My daycare kids love Christmas rhymes and Christmas action songs, they just can’t get enough! I’m always amazed at how much of each of these songs and rhymes my daycare kids remember each year. If you […]
Fun Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Preschoolers
Halloween songs and rhymes are an easy way to add music, movement, and seasonal fun to your preschool circle time. This collection includes simple pumpkin songs, counting rhymes, fingerplays, and action songs that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. As a longtime home daycare provider, I’ve used these Halloween songs during October circle time for […]
DIY Straw Bubble Blowers: Easy Bubble Activity for Kids
Originally Published: August 7, 2021; Updated: August 2026 Bubbles are one of those activities that preschoolers never seem to outgrow. They are inexpensive, require very little preparation, and can keep children moving and exploring for a surprisingly long time. These DIY straw bubble blowers are an easy way to turn a few basic supplies into […]
A Kid’s Guide to Native American History Book Review
A Kid’s Guide to Native American History is a great book for kids that teaches them about the history and cultures of Native Americans. Whether you are looking for a book about Native American history for your homeschool history lessons or even just for your Thanksgiving Native American unit this book is full of good […]
Fall Preschool Lesson Plans
Fall preschool lesson plans are some of my favorites! It’s probably because fall is my favorite season. I love all the fun activities I can do with the toddlers and preschoolers in my home daycare! I used to start planning fall activities mid-summer. The problem I always ran into is that I spent SO MUCH […]
September Preschool Themes
Updated 2026 September is a great month for settling into new routines, getting to know one another, and beginning to explore early fall themes with preschoolers. Whether you’re planning for a preschool classroom, home daycare, or homeschool, September themes can make lesson planning easier by giving you a simple focus for books, sensory play, art, […]
40+ Virtual Field Trips for Kids
We are living in a strange time. Never did I think that I would be searching for virtual field trips to take with my daughter and daycare children! But here we are, trying to make the best of the situation we are living in. Now you can experience landmarks and museums around the world with […]
Free Preschool Printables for Learning at Home
Need FREE preschool printables for learning at home or in the classroom? We all have those days when we are out of ideas and patience. If you are looking for easy no-prep activities then this post is for you! Below you will find some of our favorite printables to do with preschoolers. Learning activities that […]
April Preschool Themes
Ready for some fun April preschool themes? I’ve put together this list of popular themes for preschool because I know sometimes it’s overwhelming out there on Pinterest. There are so many ideas and activities it’s hard to even know where to start. Now you can use this as a guide to planning your April preschool […]
Watercolor & Recycled Newspaper Flower Craft
We love finding new ways to craft with recycled materials and this easy recycled newspaper flower craft is definitely one of our favorites! Do you always have newspapers lying around? We don’t get the newspaper delivered to our home but we do get the weekly store ads in the mail and we have neighbors that are […]