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Preschool
4 Construction Trucks Every Preschooler Should Know
Transform everyday truck-spotting into magical learning moments that build courage and imagination! As a children's author who writes about trucks and big feelings, I've discovered something amazing: construction vehicles aren't just fascinating to preschoolers –...
Storm Trucks Read-Aloud Storytime
Join me as I read my brand-new picture book, Storm Trucks! Axel loves loud trucks.Digging. Pushing. Lifting. Building.RUMBLE RUMBLE BEEP trucks. Axel does not love loud and scaryRUMBLE RUMBLE BOOM storms. Journey with Axel and his sweet puppy through a big...
Win Bedtime Battles: Build a Better Bedtime Routine
The pain of change is valuable and good. In change there is always pain and learning and growing. I love things to stay the same and comfortable but if they always stay the same, I would never grow and become braver and stronger and wiser.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | Song and Fingerplay
Enjoy two toddler and preschool nursery rhyme fingerplays with Charlotte Glaze. In this video we will learn actions for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Patty Cake". Fingerplays are a wonderful way to play with your young child. Toddlers and Preschoolers love to...
Let’s Go Fly A Kite! – Preschool Craft
Here is an easy preschool craft: beautiful kites flying in a blue sky with puffy white clouds. Cut diamonds out of various patterned paper and allow child to pick their favorites. Glue the kites to the paper and then pick pieces of yarn to add on for the tails. Cotton...
Jack Frost by William Joyce | Picture Book Review
Join Charlotte Glaze for a heartwarming book review of “Jack Frost” by William Joyce, perfect for your next preschool storytime adventure!
Boost Your Child’s Imagination
Tips for encouraging your child’s imagination, project updates, and book reviews for the month of February 2024.
5 Little Monkeys Fingerplay with Puppets
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Fingerplay with Fingerpuppets. FREE PRINTABLE. Preschool teacher Charlotte Glaze leads children in a fun kids activity.
4 Valentine’s Day Preschool Activities
🎶 Engage your little ones with joyful fingerplays, catchy songs, and delightful rhymes! Dive into the Valentine's Day spirit with Charlotte Glaze, a seasoned preschool teacher, as she leads kids through four engaging activities perfect for circle time, brain breaks,...
Picture Book Showdown: Corduroy vs Guess How Much I Love You
📚Time for a LOVE-filled Picture Book Showdown, just in time for Valentine's Day! Today's showdown is between "Corduroy" written and illustrated by Don Freeman and "Guess How Much I Love You", written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. Both books are...
Engage Toddlers with the Classic “Five Little Monkeys” Fingerplay
Get ready for some monkey business! Join Charlotte for a playful and educational adventure with the "5 Little Monkeys Fingerplay" – a finger-snapping, rhyme-tastic journey that's not just fun, but fantastic for early literacy development! Gather your little ones for...