How Do Routines Help a Child’s Development
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, routines quietly bring order and predictability, creating a sense of balance for both children and adults. For children, these daily patterns do…
Summer Bucket List for Toddlers
Author: Kristina Published: 05/28/2025 Updated: 05/28/2025 Inside this post we share 20 simple Summer themed activities you can do with toddlers and preschoolers using our Summer Bucket List! These are…
Our Daily Morning Meeting in Kindergarten — My Teaching Cupboard
5. Plan Ahead Planning ahead is the key to reducing stress and ensuring your morning meetings run smoothly. Use ready-to-go resources like my Count the Days printables and Illustrated Learning…
Road Trip Adventures: Making Memories on the Go!
Road trips are a great way to bond with your family, explore new places, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re traveling near or far, a road trip can be an…
15 Easy Arts and Crafts Projects for Toddlers
Activities like arts and crafts for toddlers offer the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and developmental benefits through play-based learning experiences. Watching your toddler discover the joy of squishing paint…
A Guide to Introducing Yoga in the Classroom — My Teaching Cupboard
Cognitive Benefits Yoga is a practice that enhances problem-solving, learning readiness, and academic success. Through breathing exercises, mindful movement, and relaxation, your students will develop stronger focus and memory skills,…
How to Use Play to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers
Play is one of the most powerful tools for developing strong language skills in toddlers. Language development in toddlers forms the foundation for all future learning and social interactions, influencing…
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 are a crucial part of toddler development, involving the coordination of small muscles in hands and fingers that enable children to perform everyday tasks like feeding themselves,…
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…