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Back to School Preschool Must Haves

Allison McDonald — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:34:58 +0000

It’s almost August, so it’s time to start planning for preschool if you haven’t started yet. Here are my must-have resources, planning tools, and resources that make teaching PreK easier and more fun. Don’t miss the list of articles about how to teach preschool at the bottom of this list; these are resources I use […]

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PreK Activities For Your Whiteboard

Allison McDonald — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:40:24 +0000

Not all PreK teachers are eager to let their students use the classroom whiteboard, especially if it’s a smartboard, but I don’t have anything that fancy or technical in my PreK classroom. I have a regular old little whiteboard, and my students are encouraged to use it. I think all PreK classes should have one […]

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99 Screen Free Summer Activities For Kids

Allison McDonald — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:50:02 +0000

Since I orignially published this list of 99 Screen Free Summer Activities Since I originally published this list of 99 Screen Free Summer Activities in 2015, there has been a huge uptick in screen time for young children, and as a preschool teacher, I see this and the detrimental effects of too much screen time […]

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Heart Rhyming Game For Valentine’s Day

Allison McDonald — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:22:30 +0000

This heart rhyming game and post were originally written during the pandemic when we were teaching virtually. Now, in 2026, I still use this rhyming activity every year. This rhyming game printable works in many classroom environments. Pop this rhyming game in your literacy center or on a magnet board during free choice, and let […]

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Valentine’s Day Books For Preschool

Allison McDonald — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:01:55 +0000

Valentines Day was never a huge deal for my classroom. But the week of Valentine’s day we talked a little bit about it, read some books, and made some fun heart art projects. I have a great mini-unit if you want me to do all the Valentine’s Day planning for you. Find it here. Children […]

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