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Melissa McCall
2 days ago5 min read
Brains in Action: The Power of Preschool Movement Activities
Children need movement to learn—it’s how they explore, connect, and thrive. There’s incredible learning power in preschool movement...
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Melissa McCall
Jan 214 min read
Blizzard of Ideas: 10 Winter Literacy Activities for Preschoolers
In the winter, the days can feel longer as a preschool teacher—especially when those chilly temperatures keep you and your little...
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Melissa McCall
Jan 77 min read
5 Preschool Lessons Learned About Literacy in 2024
As 2024 has come to a close, I find myself reflecting on the preschool lessons I’ve learned this year about early literacy. One topic...
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Melissa McCall
Dec 13, 20245 min read
8 Must-Have Preschool Alphabet Activities and Tools to Merge Instruction and PLAY!
When it comes to teaching the alphabet, the goal is simple: make learning fun, engaging, and EFFECTIVE. In this post, I’m sharing the top...
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Melissa McCall
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Family Engagement Activities - Empowering Parents as Partners in Literacy
Family Engagement Activities Empowering Parents as Partners in Literacy As preschool teachers and directors, we understand that...
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Melissa McCall
Nov 19, 20246 min read
Christmas Learning Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Keeping Learning Alive During the Holidays: 10 Christmas Literacy Learning Activities for Preschool and Toddler Classrooms The holiday...
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Melissa McCall
Nov 11, 20245 min read
Preschool Thanksgiving Activities to Celebrate Gratitude and Literacy!
As preschool teachers, one of our most rewarding—and sometimes challenging—roles is to nurture social and emotional learning. Children...
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Melissa McCall
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Why Some Children Struggle to Learn the Alphabet
If you’ve ever taught a class full of preschoolers, you know firsthand the wide range of skills and developmental stages they bring. Each...
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Melissa McCall
Oct 29, 20246 min read
Struggling with Behavior Management? Learn How to Implement Check-In, Check-Out, a Research-Based Behavior Intervention
At this time of the year, many teachers often find themselves asking, “What can I do to help a child showing extreme behaviors?” This...
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Melissa McCall
Oct 14, 20245 min read
Learning the Alphabet Letters- How Many Letters Should Children Know at the End of Preschool?
Learning the Alphabet Letters How Many Should Preschoolers Know? How Many Letters Should Children Know by the End of Preschool? As a...
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Melissa McCall
Sep 13, 20246 min read
How to Teach the Alphabet - 4 Research-Focused Tips!
How DO You Teach the Alphabet to Preschoolers? The Alphabet is HARD! One of my favorite quotes to share when training parents and...
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Melissa McCall
Sep 13, 20246 min read
Preschool Circle Time - Troubleshooting Tips!
Preschool Circle Time - Troubleshooting Tips! Whether you are a parent or a teacher, we have all experienced the hardships that have come...
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Melissa McCall
Sep 3, 20245 min read
Student Centered Learning in Preschool
What is a Student Centered Learning Environment? It is the beginning of the year. The time of year as a preschool teacher that is both...
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Melissa McCall
Aug 12, 20245 min read
Name Games and Songs for Circle Time
Why Name Games Rock for Preschoolers! It is the beginning of the year, and you are scratching your head about exactly WHAT to do with you...
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Melissa McCall
Aug 6, 20245 min read
Preschool Teacher Checklist for a Literacy-Rich Classroom
Are you ready to commit to early literacy in your classroom but don't know where to start? We've got your covered with this...
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Melissa McCall
Jul 17, 20246 min read
Need Help Teaching Letters of the Alphabet? Ditch One Letter Per Week and Let's Explore Letter Cycling!
Learn how to best teach the alphabet using letter cycling in preschool. No more one letter per week!
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Melissa McCall
Jul 1, 20245 min read
What is the Science of Reading and WHY Does it Matter for Preschoolers?
As a former kindergarten teacher, I share a heavy heart with many educators. The statistic is alarming: 66% of fourth graders in the US...
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Melissa McCall
Jun 5, 20245 min read
Dirt is Good - Fostering Preschool Outdoor Learning
Let's LEARN in Nature! Unstructured outdoor play remains an absolute cornerstone of a healthy preschool experience. There's nothing quite...
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Melissa McCall
May 19, 20245 min read
If You Aren’t Playing Preschool Games, You're Missing Out!
I’ll never forget the first time that I took my baby girl to story time at the library. She was a fresh four months old, and there I...
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Melissa McCall
May 7, 20245 min read
Do I Really Need to Do Assessments in Preschool?
Pres Assessment . As a teacher, when you hear this word, you often cringe. Assessment takes brain power, people power, and a significant...
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