If you have a toddler at home then you know that bath time can be a major headache sometimes. Don’t worry though! Peep and Egg are here to help! This sweet new book in the Peep and Egg series helps make that bath time struggle a little more fun. Plus your toddlers will love to […]
Halloween Letter Matching on the Light Table
Are you ready for some Halloween light play activities? This month our Light & Reflections Series is back and it’s all about Halloween! For this theme, I found some Halloween decorations at the craft store and we did some ABC learning on the light table! Don’t forget to check below and see what other fun […]
It’s Not Jack & The Beanstalk Review and Giveaway
It’s time for a fun new book! Today we have a It’s Not Jack & The Beanstalk review and giveaway to share with you! This fun story is full of colorful illustrations and your kids will love Jack! It’s not the classic story you know, this charming story has a fun new twist on the classic fairy tale […]
Read Aloud Mystery Chapter Books for Kindergarten
Looking for engaging early mystery chapter books for kindergarten? If so, then you have come to the right spot! below you will find some of our favorite early chapter book mysteries to read aloud with your kids or for those new readers to handle on their own. My daughter is really loving chapter books so we’ve […]
Pug & Pig Trick-Or-Treat – Halloween Book Review
It’s time for Halloween! We love all things Halloween and what’s better than a fun (and not scary) Halloween book? Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat is a sweet Halloween story for toddlers and preschoolers. If Halloween books for kids are popular in your house then you will want to add this one to your list of […]
Light Table Letter Tracing Alphabet Games for Fall
This is one of our favorite fall alphabet games! Tracing letters on the light table with loose parts! It’s so easy and can be adapted to fit many different preschool themes by just changing the loose parts. For us we use this ABC tracing game in the fall and winter months so we generally use acorns […]
30 September Activities for Preschoolers
Originally published September 2017. Updated August 2026. September is a fun month for preschool activities because it brings together back-to-school routines, apples, early fall changes, and the beginning of pumpkin season. In my home daycare, I like to keep September plans flexible. Apples and simple getting-to-know-you activities work well early in the month, while leaves, […]
Tips for Dealing with Angry Daycare Clients
No one wants to think about dealing with angry daycare clients when they open a home daycare but if you work in this business long enough it’s a given that you will have to deal with an angry parent or two. Just take a peek at daycare provider Facebook groups or message boards for providers and […]
Must Have Nonfiction Animal Books for Kids
Do you have nonfiction animal books in your kindergarten or preschool library? If you don’t then I highly recommend you add some. Nonfiction books an amazing way to let kids explore and learn about both animals and the world around them. Today I’m excited to share some amazing nonfiction books about animals for kids!! These […]
31 Awesome Kids Activities for August!
Need kids activities for August? The end of summer fun is coming and that sometimes means tired moms and summer burnout. With all the back to school planning, it’s hard to find time to get a calendar of kids activities for August put together. Usually August is our “lost month,” the time when I get […]