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The Best Things to Have When Teaching Preschool

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Preschoolers are awesome! Seriously, this is such a fun and busy age. Between the age of 2-5 your children are testing the limits, finding their voice, and full of energy. So after years of enjoying preschoolers myself I am sharing a few of  the best things to have when teaching preschool. Are you ready to read, explore, learn, and observe with them?

The Best Things to Have When Teaching Preschool, Hands on learning, natural materials, Science, Imaginative play, Fine motor skills, Arts & crafts plus so much more, all from a Former Preschool Teacher

The Best Things to Have When Teaching Preschool

I know you probably figured by the picture above it was all about materials, the thing is the #1 most important thing you can do for your preschooler is give them the gift of TIME. 

Time to develop, time to smell the flowers, time cuddling on your lap, time to jump in puddles, time to play.

The Best Things to Have When Teaching Preschool, Hands on learning, natural materials, Science, Imaginative play, Fine motor skills, Arts & crafts plus so much more, all from a Former Preschool Teacher

Our favorite thing aside from Nature is Books!

Here are 50 Best Books for Preschoolers 

preschool books

We Love All About Reading

all about reading pre-reading
All About Reading Pre-Reading is designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners, They use hands on learning, games, crafts, and storytime to develop pre-reading skills. It’s really wonderful.

Other Favorite Things to Have for Homeschooling Preschool

Building Blocks

Blocks are definitely the best for open ended play. Children can use their imaginations and build castles, towns, towers and more. The possibilities are endless with block play.

building blocks

Wipe Clean: Early Learning Activity Book

Sometimes children at this age want to “do school” like their older siblings. You can help your preschooler with their fine motor and writing skills with an early learning book. Dry erase markers are so much fun for little ones to use while they work on their letters!

early learning

Melissa & Doug My First Daily Magnetic Calendar

Learning the calendar is a great way to keep preschoolers engaged while you teach older children. This calendar is very durable with vibrant colors. Your kids will enjoy it for years to come with several years worth of dates included.

circle time board

Colorful Montessori Teaching Tool Math Number Wood Board

Introduce numbers and help solidify number recognition with this beautiful wooden counting board. I love the colors!

Montessori math

Alphabet Go Fish Matching Card Game

Who doesn’t love Go Fish? Help your preschool master all their letters with Alphabet Go Fish and enjoy a fun way to learn all the letters! We love playing games! Teddy Bear Mix & Match and Eeboo Life on Earth are also Favorites.

alphabet games

 

My First Book of Mazes

Mazes are a HUGE hit at our house. We love Kumon maze books they are always great for young preschoolers.

Kumon book of mazes

 

My Book of Mazes: Around the World

For your older preschooler check out the Around the World maze book. This book helps you introduce landmarks from around the world along with the problem solving skills of completing age appropriate mazes.

kumon books for preschoolers

Under the Sea Jigsaw Puzzle

This puzzle will keep your preschooler busy! 24 pieces makes this puzzle challenging enough, but the frame and detailed picture gives a lot of clues for putting this puzzle together all by themselves.

puzzles

My First Fiskars Scissors and Faber-Castell My First Scissors

We love Fiskars scissors. They are just the right size for little hands and are great for fine motor work.

preschool materials

Magna-Tiles

Magna-Tiles develop patterning, shape recognition, building and motor skills. You can use them for guided activities (great for learning shapes and 3D building) or hours of open-ended fun and exploration.

magnatiles

 

Assorted Color Construction Paper and Craft Supplies

The possibilities are limitless! Use color paper to create new works of art, fine motor work with scissors, or make your own books. We go through paints, glitter glue, crayons, beeswax and pom poms daily.

waldorf art

Be Amazing Toys My First Super Science Kit

We love this super fun science kit. It offers 75 easy to set up activities perfect for your preschooler.

preschool science

Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies

A little imaginative play with alphabet cookies to support language development and creative thinking. Several ways to play or create your own letter game. These Learning Resource games are fun (P.S. we have a few GREAT Learning Resource toys that we Love)

preschool toy

Bring on the Natural Materials, Loose Parts, & Outdoor Play 

rock design nature, The Best Things to Have When Teaching Preschool, Hands on learning, natural materials, Science, Imaginative play, Fine motor skills, Arts & crafts plus so much more, all from a Former Preschool Teacher

If you are teaching preschool this year what are your must have items? I’d love to hear your favorites too.

Even though today I am sharing some of our favorite toys to have for teaching preschool, I am definitely not saying to rush it. In fact I am a true believer of learning through play.

You might really enjoy this article 6 Reasons Parents in Finland are Getting it Right and How We Can Too

 

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