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Dress the Weather Cloud: Weather and Clothing Match for Toddlers Ages 2–3
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Dress the Weather Cloud: Weather and Clothing Match for Toddlers Ages 2–3

This six-page printable includes a teacher guide for introducing the Dress the Weather Cloud activity, with weather pictures and clothing pieces for children to match. Children ages 2–3 practise ... Read more
Two's, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Language Arts, Science · 6 pages
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Preschool Shape and Color Pattern Worksheets: Draw What Comes Next
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Preschool Shape and Color Pattern Worksheets: Draw What Comes Next

This six-page printable invites children ages 3–5 to complete repeating patterns by drawing the next shape or color in each sequence. Children practise recognizing and extending patterns while re... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Math · 6 pages
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Pumpkin Patch: Build with Shapes — Preschool Shape Composition Mats
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Pumpkin Patch: Build with Shapes — Preschool Shape Composition Mats

Explore fall-themed geometry with this 9-page printable pumpkin patch shape-building activity for preschoolers ages 3–5! Featuring 3 themed construction mats, an open-ended design mat, reusable c... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, Curriculum, English, Math · 9 pages
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Teacher’s Guide: My Halloween Costume Party – Costume Exploration and Design
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Teacher’s Guide: My Halloween Costume Party – Costume Exploration and Design

This 17-page teacher’s guide supports three student workbooks for children ages 6–12 as they explore costume features, patterns, measurement, materials, and original design. Use the activity se... Read more
School Age · Admin, Art, Curriculum, English · 17 pages
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Addition Challenge Printable Math Worksheet for Ages 6–12
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Addition Challenge Printable Math Worksheet for Ages 6–12

This printable addition challenge offers age-level practice for children ages 6–12, from basic addition facts to more involved problems. Children solve addition sentences, find missing numbers, a... Read more
School Age · Admin, Curriculum, English, Math · 11 pages
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Preschool Learning Progress at Home | Parent–Teacher Communication Forms
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Preschool Learning Progress at Home | Parent–Teacher Communication Forms

This reusable weekly snapshot helps parents and caregivers of children ages 3–5 share learning moments at home with their child’s teacher. Families can record a new skill practiced, growing ind... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Family · 8 pages
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Halloween Shape Match & Hunt: Cut, Sort and Match Activities
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Halloween Shape Match & Hunt: Cut, Sort and Match Activities

Halloween Shape Match & Hunt: Cut, Sort and Match Activities Make learning shapes fun this Halloween with Halloween Shape Match & Hunt, a 7-page printable activity pack designed for preschool ch... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Math · 7 pages
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Shapes All Around Us: Fun Matching, Mazes & Sorting Activities
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Shapes All Around Us: Fun Matching, Mazes & Sorting Activities

Make learning basic shapes fun, interactive, and meaningful with this 14-page printable activity pack! Designed to help young learners recognize shapes and connect them to everyday objects, this re... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Curriculum, English · 14 pages
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Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest | Halloween Map Skills & Activities
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Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest | Halloween Map Skills & Activities

Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest | Halloween Map Skills & Activities Turn map-reading practice into a fun Halloween neighborhood adventure! This 11-page Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest introduce... Read more
School Age, Five's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Math · 11 pages
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Shapes Chart
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Shapes Chart

Spot shapes everywhere! This bright and child-friendly Shapes Chart introduces six basic shapes using clear pictures, labels, and familiar everyday examples. Childcare providers can display it duri... Read more
Mixed Ages, Kindergarten · Developmental Milestones, English, Math · 1 page
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Fungi or Plants? Mushroom & Forest Science Sorting Activity
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Fungi or Plants? Mushroom & Forest Science Sorting Activity

Fungi or Plants? Mushroom & Forest Science Sorting Activity Introduce young learners to the fascinating world of fungi and plants with this 2-page Mushroom Forest Science Sorting Activity! De... Read more
Four's, Five's · English, Science · 2 pages
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Skeleton Joint Laboratory: Bone Matching & Movement Science Activities
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Skeleton Joint Laboratory: Bone Matching & Movement Science Activities

Skeleton Joint Laboratory: Bone Matching & Movement Science Activities Discover how bones and joints help our bodies move with Skeleton Joint Laboratory, an engaging 8-page printable science act... Read more
School Age, Four's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Health · 8 pages
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Sorting Mat - Fruits or Vegetables
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Sorting Mat - Fruits or Vegetables

Fruits & Vegetables: Cut, Sort, and Glue Food category sorting mat where children sort 8 familiar produce items (apple, banana, strawberry, grapes / corn, carrot, lettuce, broccoli) into fruits ... Read more
Preschool · 3 pages
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Task Cards -  Addition
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Task Cards - Addition

Make math practice active and fun! Each card shows a simple addition problem for students to solve and record. A hands-on way to build fluency with basic addition facts and boost mental-math confid... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · English · 7 pages
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Categories of Disability Under IDEA
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Categories of Disability Under IDEA

Need a quick guide to disability categories in special education? This helpful PDF breaks down the 13 IDEA categories for children ages 3 through 21 and also explains developmental delay for younge... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 6 pages
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Understanding Child Growth and Development
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Understanding Child Growth and Development

Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 8 pages
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Resource Guide for Starting and Operating a Child Care Business
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Resource Guide for Starting and Operating a Child Care Business

A practical startup guide for anyone opening a child care program. Covers planning basics, policies, staffing, budgeting, and key steps to move from idea to operating—helpful for both center-base... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 21 pages
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How to Work in a Daycare With No Child Care Experience
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How to Work in a Daycare With No Child Care Experience

If you have no childcare experience, emphasize transferable skills like patience, communication, reliability, and any informal experience (babysitting, tutoring, volunteering) when applying for ent... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 2 pages
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Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
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Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5

From birth to age five, children rapidly develop social and emotional skills—forming secure attachments, expressing basic emotions, and beginning to regulate feelings with caregiver support. Resp... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Two's · 3 pages
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Preventing Accidental Drowning & Responsibilities in Child Care
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Preventing Accidental Drowning & Responsibilities in Child Care

Preventing accidental drowning in #child-care settings is a crucial responsibility that requires constant #supervision and safety measures. This can include ensuring that all pools and bodies of wa... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Admin, Safety · 2 pages
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Math Mittens
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Math Mittens

The "Math Mittens with Marshmallows" activity is a fun, hands-on way to introduce #preschoolers to basic #math-concepts like counting, addition, and number recognition, all while engaging their s... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Curriculum, Math · 2 pages
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Math Lesson Plan for Infants/ Toddlers: Sample
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Math Lesson Plan for Infants/ Toddlers: Sample

A #math lesson plan for infants and #toddlers is designed to introduce basic mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and games. These activities may include sorting objects by color or ... Read more
Infant/Toddler · 1 page
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Center Ideas for your preschool classroom
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Center Ideas for your preschool classroom

Center ideas for a preschool classroom can include a sensory bin filled with rice or beans, where children can explore textures and practice fine motor skills. A dramatic play area can be set up as... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Curriculum, Developmental Milestones, Environment, Fine Motor · 2 pages
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Developmental Milestones Checklist for 2-Year-Olds
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Developmental Milestones Checklist for 2-Year-Olds

A Developmental Milestones Checklist for 2-year-olds typically includes key areas such as language, motor skills, social-emotional development, and cognitive abilities. At this age, children are ex... Read more
Developmental Milestones · 3 pages
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