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 196 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 115 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 295 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 296 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 145 min read
Learning the Alphabet Letters
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 136 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 136 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 35 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 125 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 65 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 176 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 15 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 55 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 195 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 75 min read
Do I Really Need to Do Assessments in Preschool?
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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Melissa McCall
Apr 154 min read
Struggling with Phonological Awareness - Try These Preschool Phonological Awareness Activities
The preschool years are a critical time for brain development and growth. Children’s minds are like sponges, soaking up information and...
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Melissa McCall
Apr 34 min read
Learning Through Music: Using Preschool Music Activities to Enhance Preschool Learning
Picture your classroom – a symphony of activity! Little ones are building block towers, creating masterpieces with crayons, or giggling...
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Melissa McCall
Mar 105 min read
When Fun and Learning Collide: Preschool Playdough Activities for Growing Minds
Playdough has been a fan favorite among toddlers and preschoolers for years. It is one toy that keeps on giving…my children have played...
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Melissa McCall
Mar 54 min read
Unlocking Potential: Why Multisensory Learning is Essential for Preschoolers
From vibrant-colored sensory rice to textured squishy toys, the stores are stocked with items designed to engage young minds in...
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