How Do Routines Help a Child’s Development
When there is a swirl of activities in the day to day life, it is the routines which bring order and predictability and thus a sense of balance in both…
Our Daily Morning Meeting in Kindergarten — My Teaching Cupboard
Plan Ahead Anticipation is the secret in eliminating anxiety and making sure that morning meetings go well. Use prepared materials such as my printables Count the Days materials and Illustrated…
15 Easy Arts and Crafts Projects for Toddlers
Activities such as toddler arts and crafts are the best solution of incorporating a fun factor, creativity alongside the pedagogy that is development construction promoted through playing activities. It is…
A Guide to Introducing Yoga in the Classroom — My Teaching Cupboard
Cognitive Benefits Yoga also increases problem solving, readiness on learning, and success in school. By practicing mindful movement, breathing techniques, and relaxation, your students will be better equipped at becoming…
How to Use Play to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers
Play is very effective in building productive language as early as in the toddler stage. Language development in toddlers sets the stage of all other learning and social interactions and…
No-Prep Easter Math Printables for Kindergarten — My Teaching Cupboard
This blog post has hands-on, play-based learning invitations and Easter math activities for a kindergarten or preschool classroom. There are plenty of ideas to keep your students focused and learning.…
Fine Motor Skills: Supporting Toddler Development Through Play
Fine motor skills will play a significant role in toddler development; children will be able to coordinate the whole body by controlling their small muscles, the hands and fingers to…
The Perfect Loose Parts Play Setup for Early Childhood Classrooms — My Teaching Cupboard
Provocations bring purpose to loose parts play, giving children a reason to experiment with the use of materials. To effectively scaffold learning, teachers can observe and note each student’s interactions…
How To Improve Counting Skills
Learning to count is one of the primary steps in any child in their educational mathematics. These initial mathematical skills not only equip the child to go into formal learning…
Free List of CVC Words for Kindergarten — My Teaching Cupboard
Learning how to read with children is one of the more fulfilling aspects of early childhood learning. Young children who are learning to read, particularly kindergarten teachers, parents, and homeschoolers,…