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This post is sponsored by CoComelon Toys from Jazwares. All opinions expressed are my own. Fall is a time for family activities like apple picking and going to the pumpkin patch. It’s also a great time to check out exciting new toys for holiday gifting to keep your kids entertained and learning through the winter season.  One of our favorite preschool brands that offer an unbeatable lineup of fall products this year is CoComelon. CoComelon celebrates big moments for little kids and their families. It has been a long-time favorite of ours since my son was two years old. With...

The Holiday season is here and it is my favorite season! I love decorating, celebrating baking with family and friends and completing my shopping wish list. We have picked a few favorites that will surely get a lot of happiness Christmas morning and lots of hours of play fun!  Playmobil, Hog Wild Toys, Blip Toys, Hey Buddy Hey Pal have your covered so you can find the perfect gift!  PLAYMOBIL DUCK ON CALL Duck on Call is a bright and beautiful preschool line! Join Ducklas on his adventures to return to a human boy after being turned into a duck...

Be sure to add these sunflower calendar numbers to your stash of classroom calendar numbers. You can use them to practice so many early math skills with your students this fall. The sunflower number cards are super easy to prep, too, so I bet you can have them ready to go for tomorrow! And, once you have them all ready to go, the printable sunflower numbers can be used for years to come. I think these would be perfect during a general fall theme, a sunflower unit, or when you’re teaching children about flowers. While I mention using them during...

35 gift ideas for kids ages 4-9 in STEM toys, pretend play, sports, and creative fun. One day, I know I’m going to miss Christmas shopping for all of the fun kid things. I’m already seeing this phase slowly slipping past me now that Olivia has become “Santa’s Helper” to keep the magic alive for Regan. (She really enjoys the “eating Santa’s cookies” part of the job.) Savor all of those giddy Christmas morning squeals while they last, friend, because they really are so special and so fleeting. If you have a kiddo in your life age 4-9 that you...

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Young children have many different ability levels with math concepts. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students.  eSpark The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. eSpark is free forever for teachers. Sign Up for Your Free eSpark Account Sponsor Episode 793 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast...