Something we are focusing on in our homeschool (well, our home in general) is increasing our mindfulness. Today, I am going to share with you a few of my favorite go-to (and basically prep-free) mindfulness activities for kids! Why is mindfulness important for children? But first, what is mindfulness, and why is it important for…
Breathtaking Winter Books for Preschoolers
I like to live quite simply. You won’t find anything extravagant here, and thanks to a major decluttering effort last year, you won’t find much excess at all. There aren’t many toys, piles of clothes, or unnecessary “stuff.” With one exception. Books. We have shelves upon shelves of them — mostly children’s books, and hundreds…
Preschool Math Activities
Before I taught Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool classroom—and honestly, that experience was a game-changer. It gave me such a deep appreciation for how much learning happens through play before kids ever start “big kid” school. One thing I noticed? Preschool math doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. But it’s actually…
Letter Sound Games for Preschoolers | Free Printable
Teaching our young children is a very exciting time, though it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to discern exactly what, when, and how to teach a preschooler—especially when it comes to teaching letter sounds. But let me tell you this: the…
45 Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers
Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for preschoolers and even the littlest of holiday crafters! Christmas crafts for preschoolers are not too hard to find; however, TRUE preschool crafts…
Preschool Christmas Projects: Name Puzzles
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a good old name puzzle! This has been a classic in our home over the years, with all my children creating many (many) name puzzles when they reached that magical preschool age. So, if you’re looking for awesome preschool Christmas projects, you’re in the right place! We originally did…
The Everything Preschool Bundle
Preschool is such a magical season of curiosity, wonder, and (let’s be honest) a whole lot of energy! The Everything Preschool Bundle was designed to bring ease, joy, and connection to your days—through hands-on, meaningful play that gently builds all those early learning skills. From nature walks that turn into science lessons to quiet-time moments…
Christmas Countdown Calendar and Activity Pages!
It’s December! And you know what that means, my sweet friend—it’s time to jump into that holly-jolly spirit. And what better way to do that than with a fun and simple (emphasis on simple!) Christmas Countdown Calendar filled with quick, Christmas-themed learning activities for each day of this month? I present to you… My Printable…
Preschool Quiet Time Activities
If you have a preschooler at home, you already know just how busy, curious, and wonderfully imaginative they can be. Their minds are always absorbing, exploring, and creating—which is amazing… and, let’s be honest, a little exhausting at times. That’s why I want to share a little secret with you today and introduce a powerful…
Remarkable Preschool Math Center Ideas
Before teaching Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool room—and wow, did that shape how I see early learning. It taught me just how powerful play-based math can be, and honestly, it’s so fun to teach! Even though I’m soaking up this special time at home with my own little ones, I still feel…