Two quick classroom routines we do each morning that take only about 5 minutes, but teach important math and literacy skills.

Check out Karen’s past posts, full of great ideas, lessons and activities for your early childhood program!

Karen's tips will help you and your students glide through the first days of back to school!

Sand art is a fun art medium for Pre-K children. Here's a simple way to do it with less mess.

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1. Seed Sorting

Draw dividing lines on a piece of construction paper and provide children with a mixture of four types of seeds or dried beans.

Children will sort the seeds and glue them …

Make music with this St. Patrick's Day craft for pre-k through primary.

These Valentine and heart themed activities will enhance learning and win the hearts of young students.

Place two English muffin halves on a plate, one above the other, like a snowman. Spread cream cheese or white cake icing on the muffins. Add M&M candies or raisins for the eyes and mouth. Add a baby carrot for the nose. Add a piece of a fruit leather strip (fruit roll-up) for the scarf.

Your students will enjoy these ideas for Christmas Centers, most of which are adaptable to non-holiday themes.