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If you run a private preschool you may know the pa

If you run a private preschool you may know the pain of helping a full class put their shoes back on at the end of class or for outside time. One of the best preschool hacks we have implemented this year is RUBBER BOOTS! We told all the parents at the beginning of the year to send the students in rubber boots to school each day. These can be picked up pretty inexpensively at stores like Walmart and Target. And they have made a WORLD of a difference! The kids slip them on easily themselves and we have no worries of getting adorable shoes messy when they’re playing in the mud kitchen, garden, or digging with excavators. I even use this with my own kids - they slip on their boots and run outside to play. Then leave them in the mudroom when they’re done. Does anybody else use this system??
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These food service trays on Amazon are hands down

These food service trays on Amazon are hands down our most used and necessary items in our preschool classroom! The students can carry them to a drying area after painting, crafts, glitter, etc. It creates independence and helps with clean up time or transitions to a new activity! If paint or shaving cream or anything gets on them you just spray them off in a sink. And if you have a drying rack, they slide right into the shelves and nothing falls through while drying! I promise you’ll love them.
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We keep a basket of black socks in the classroom.

We keep a basket of black socks in the classroom. When we use whiteboards, the kids grab a board, a marker, and a sock. They are super cheap to get a whole classroom set, take up way less space, and fun for the kids to use. We wash them monthly!
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Shaving cream puff paint can be used so many diffe

Shaving cream puff paint can be used so many different ways. We made it smell like peppermint “snow” here but you could turn it scented with any extract you have on hand. Lemon? Orange? Vanilla? Mix it up and let them paint. The kids will love it! Save this for a time you need a fun project for class or home!
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We change our sensory bin in the classroom every w

We change our sensory bin in the classroom every week. For my toddlers at home we keep a sensory bin for 2-3 weeks before changing it. They’ll add their own animals or trucks at times but sensory bins keep their attention for SO LONG! They are amazing practice for sorting, scooping, pouring, and having a true “sensory” experience - something young kids need. Save this so you can reference back on the simple way to throw one together. I want to see what you use!
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This ornament has always been adored by the parent

This ornament has always been adored by the parents when we’ve made them as gifts. They’re easy to make and their little handprints make the perfect keepsakes. This can easily be done in the classroom or even just at home as a fun activity. Tag us if you make one this week. We want to see it!
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Homemade play doh is a game changer … less messy

Homemade play doh is a game changer … less messy, better to play with, way cheaper, non toxic, and lasts forever. Keep it in plastic wrap or zip loc bags to keep the air off it and it can be stored in the fridge if it’s not going to be used for long periods of time. Leave a comment if you want the full (super easy) recipe and I’ll DM it to you!
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Use this activity for the whole month with your st

Use this activity for the whole month with your students or kids at home. Every day you can talk about and decide on something they’re thankful for and add that feather to their turkey. There are different color and size options and it’s all FREE for you! Just use the link in our bio to get yours! I’d love to see how yours turn out. Tag us so we can share their adorable answers!
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This is a quick activity to teach Halloween Safety

This is a quick activity to teach Halloween Safety. We’re big fans of having a class read aloud and then letting the kids make their own version of the story to take home. They love it!
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Bubble wrap printing is another art activity we do

Bubble wrap printing is another art activity we do frequently. It has so many possibilities of how you can use it. The kids can do it independently once you teach them how and they get very invested in this activity! Just grab some bubble wrap and cut them into sheets bigger than the thing they are printing onto. If you do this, I’d love to see how yours turn out!!
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Use shaving cream puff paint when you need to swit

Use shaving cream puff paint when you need to switch up the usual paint routine. Or when you are painting something that is soft or textured in real life. The kids love it! All you need is some shaving cream and liquid glue.
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Crayon resist painting are one of our favorite act

Crayon resist painting are one of our favorite activities to do in class. Draw some thick designs with crayons on something and paint watercolor paint on top of it. The crayon will resist the paint and pop through on top. It creates a really beautiful effect. We use it for classroom decor, portfolio paintings, and just for fun in the art center!
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The best part of this bin was that all the supplie

The best part of this bin was that all the supplies are 50% off right now at Hobby Lobby! We keep our sensory tubs out for one week before switching them. When it comes time to switch, keep all the supplies together in a bag so next time you do this sensory bin you have a ready made kit to use!
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Our Parent Preschool program his designed to make

Our Parent Preschool program his designed to make life easier for you. If you want to do learning activities at home, simply print the materials for the month and spend 15-20 minutes a day, three days a week of special one-on-one time with your child. The material is intentional, hands on, and builds on itself to introduce those core concepts of phonics, math, and writing to your preschooler. And the best part is that it’s on sale for today and tomorrow! Which makes it about $32 or $36 for the entire year! Link is in my bio.
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This is always a hit and has the kids engaged for

This is always a hit and has the kids engaged for a long time. Just grab some baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, and syringes or droppers. This is where a lot of medical supplies at home come in handy 😂.

In a classroom setting we set this up on individual food serving trays and put the colored vinegar tubs to share in the middle of the table. They love mixing colors as they spray the vinegar onto the baking soda tray. It’s the perfect time to talk about how they can make new colors!
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One of the best things you can be practicing right

One of the best things you can be practicing right now with your soon to be kindergartener is recognizing their name in a group of 12-20 other names. It will save everyone in the classroom so much time and make them so much more independent!
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Hands down this is one of the activities that hold

Hands down this is one of the activities that holds my kids’ attention the longest. And then it helps them with pouring skills, hand strength, and creativity. Put some cooking materials into small bowls, give them some measuring cups and measuring spoons, put it all on a cookie sheet for easy clean up, and let them create their own concoction. Clean up is easier than you think it would be when you put the trays underneath their supplies!
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This book has been such a hit this summer. My daug

This book has been such a hit this summer. My daughter has wanted to read it over and over again. Grab some red (and green) play doh, along with some dry black beans and let the kids make their own creations after reading. Or, have you ever let your kids dissect a watermelon? Cut it open and let them play with scooping fruit out, taking out the seeds, and seeing how far you have to scrape to get to the green rind.
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Having writing practice be in a setting that is fu

Having writing practice be in a setting that is fun, hands on, and creative will be much more effective, and developmentally appropriate, than work books are. Shaving cream writing is one of our favorite secret tricks. Some kids might be squeamish at first about the mess on their hands, but with repeated practice it also is a great opportunity to have them practice and get used to different sensory activities!
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