Free Dot Marker Printables for Spring and Mother’s Day
Free Printables for Spring and Mother’s Day for Toddlers and Preschool Here is a free dot marker printable that can get you out of pinch if you need a last minute spring or Mother’s Day activity. What are Dot Markers? If you don’t know what…
Dot the Letter D Activity
Dot the Letter D Preschool Activity Themed activities are a fun way to reinforce learning. Here is a low prep letter D activity to practice letter recognition, letter sound and fine motor skills. Items needed for the Letter D activity Tempera paint, paint tray Q-tips…
Letter A Snack for Preschool
Letter A Snack for Preschool Themed activities are a fun way to reinforce learning. Here is a simple Letter A Snack for Preschool to practice learning what the letter A looks like and the sound it makes. Items needed for the Letter A snack Pretzels…
DIY Farm Tractor for Pretend Play
For our farm unit this year we needed a tractor prop that had a front engine because one of the “chores” students were encouraged to play was to “fix the tractor.” Here is how to make a pretend tractor out of a few boxes and…
Make Pretend Cupcakes on a Budget
We’re introducing the letter “B” in class this week, and decided to create a birthday party theme in our dramatic play center. I wanted some pretend cupcakes to add as props, but the store-bought toys I found were out of my budget. After a trip…
Pumpkin Art in the Classroom
“Pumpkins” is a popular theme in the preschool classroom, and one of my favorites to do during Fall. I’m always looking for simple, low-budget art projects and created one based off of this coffee filter apple craft. Materials Coffee filters (one per student) Orange,…
Teacher Valentines for students
Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and I wanted to share this easy DIY valentine: I like being your teacher “Beary” much! you can give to each of your students this Valentine’s day. Download this free student valentine from the Resource Library and I’ll walk you…
Free alien crowns that make preschoolers burst into play
Free choice time is a big part of my prechoolers’ day. During that time the kids explore various centers, like math, literacy or the dramatic play area – which is one of their favorites. To sustain their interest in the dramatic play center I add…
Hi there, my name is Teresa. I am the teacher author behind Dream Big Little One. I love creating standards based resources that are fun and engaging for young learners.