Lil' Smarties Preschool Year-Long Essential Skills Quizzes are a game-changer: low-stakes, playful quizzes that cover literacy, numeracy, shapes, fine motor skills, and more — delivered regularly across the school year. We’ve been using this quiz system in our classroom for the past nine years, and we love the results! It’s an ideal way to build a strong connection between school and home by actively involving parents in the learning process. The best part? We've done all of

Is your child headed to Kindergarten? Awesome! We've got some helpful tips to get your little learner ready.

Back to School is here and one of the most important and sometime daunting tasks of back to school time is assessments. Preschool assessments play a crucial role in understanding a child’s early development and learning needs. These evaluations help educators and parents identify a child’s strengths, areas for growth, and readiness for kindergarten, all while ensuring that teaching strategies are driven by student needs.

In an age where screens are ever-present and structured learning dominates even early education, the value of outdoor play and learning...

Father’s Day is a special time to honor the dads, grandpas, and father figures who shape our lives with love, wisdom, and strength.

Here are 25 ideas to inspire your summer bucket list Every family has unique needs and limitations. Some families travel and others stay close to home. These ideas are just a jumping off point to help you make the best list for you and your family. Below is a link to our Summer Bucket List bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers! It includes 6 different styles and types of summer bucket lists. Some are pre-filled out and some you can write in your own ideas! Some are short and other

Whether it's a quick round of Uno before dinner or a small-group game of ABC BINGO during centers, games offer kids far more than just entertainment. They create natural opportunities to practice turn-taking, learn patience, and develop good sportsmanship—skills that serve them both inside and outside the classroom. Plus, games are the perfect bridge between learning and having fun!

Calendar time in preschool is an important daily routine that helps young children develop a sense of time, structure, routine, and predictability. Through activities like identifying the day of the week, discussing the weather, and counting the days in a month, children begin to understand concepts such as yesterday, today, and tomorrow. This routine also supports the development of early math and literacy skills, as children practice number recognition, sequencing, and voca

Teacher Appreciation Week provides the perfect opportunity to go the extra mile in expressing thanks.

Teaching children to write their names properly is one of the earliest and most essential lessons in their educational journey.

Mastering pencil grip for preschoolers and supporting fine motor strength and development.

Learning about colors is the most vibrant and engaging lessons in preschool education.