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You're welcome, Dwight! I'm glad you liked it.

Hey! You know...I found that most of the preschool curriculums out there are written by well-meaning Phd's who haven't been in a real classroom for years. There aren't enough activities that keep the kids engaged, and you have to come up with most of the math, literacy, science and art centers by yourself anyway. That said, I made and follow my own curriculum. I have my own letter curriculum and theme lesson plans with mostly printable hands-on activities. not worksheets. I list books, videos, include classroom posters etc. It has been built over years of teaching 3-5 year olds. Go to Teachers Pay Teachers. My store is called Teach PreK...there are literally HUNDREDS of resources for early childhood teachers on that site

I have never taught 2 year-olds...but my teacher bestie across the hall from me is an expert...I'll ask her if she can join me soon and we can do a little interview! great idea! I just messaged her...we will set a date asap!

Thank you! I really love your advice and channel. In college, none of my professors really focused on the 2yrs old curriculum so I am a bit stuck.

Thank you...it is one of my favorite lessons...and they love sharing what they learned with their families...Jan brett...the BEST!

I purchased this unit, and have been busy cutting and laminating. So many great activities in there!

Your kiddos are going to have FUN! ❤️❤️

I LOVE that! Syd the Slow-talking syllable sloth! thanks

Thak you! The kids always do too!

Puffy paint and all the parts! thank you! You can make white puffy paint with shaving cream and liquid glue...no recipe...I just mix and add until its like whipped egg whites.

You've got this! I'm so glad the video helped.

You've got this! I'm so glad the video helped.

I don't do worksheets. Not sure what you mean. I have colloring sheets in my writing center...but those are for free time

Oh my gosh! My heart is breaking for you right now. I know the anxiety that comes with this and I know that this behavior makes the other children anxious and just breeds chaos. I am lucky to have a very supportive administration who helped me along the way. I am an experienced teacher and I had to admit I was out of my depth with this child. We tried for a while to make it work, but he was just too much to handle. We had to let him go. My anxiety is gone and the class is a noisy, happy, SAFE bunch of kids now...totally workable. I want you to know it is not your fault or the lead teacher's...I am sure you know that. Some kids require a level of attention that is just not possible in a regular classroom setting-especially one of that size with just two people...ARE YOU KIDDING ME? 2?...Until the country at large finds out a way to make our childcare and preschool system work better and gives us teachers and aides the help and respect we deserve, these kids will just fall through the cracks and take a lot of other kids with them. Are you going to tell me the other kids are not being traumatized by this behavior? The truth is...they are! The kids around these kids now have anxiety that will follow them as they move on through school and other situations where they are interacting with other kids. Your administration or directors need to hear this and help you two! The other parents should demand it! I am so sorry and I hope things get better or you get more help. Please email me with some updates..this is near to my heart and I will be thinking of you and your lead on a daily basis I am sure. teachprek101@gmail.com. Bless YOU! each and every day! I appreciate you and the work you do...it isn't easy and it is NOT "just playing with kids". Good thin we make the big bucks 'eh? LOL!

thanks Dwight

If you are talking about the magnet board...I made those myself using printable inkjet paper and some awesome clip art. Then I added buttons with sticky magnets on the back too

Jennifer...Could you email me and I'll send you the file. Have you checked your downloads folder on your computer and searched by name or date? My email address is taechprek101@gmail.com

Oh No! That is the link on my lanfing page...I'll figure it out and send the correct link asap!

dry-snow-7998.kit.com/db351a3e2f. This should get you there!

Got it thank you!

Found them! Thanks again! Just love, love your resources!

Thank you!!

Happy New Year Dwight! Thanks for commenting!

dry-snow-7998.kit.com/db351a3e2f Thak you!

dry-snow-7998.kit.com/db351a3e2f I hope you like it!

Oh my! I didn’t watch this one to the end. I’m sorry it got spooky! Not what I was going for. I had some issues

Thanks for posting the videos of your activities. They are awesome ideas and will most definitely use them.

Thank you! I don't have a link for a calendar...but let me know what I can help you with! Happy 'after break'. I hope you have a great week!

I'm hearing words like 'spooky'...yikes@. I was having some MAJOR difficulties, then I had to get over to see my mom and didn't have time to watch...well...that'll never happen again!

I'd love a Snow Day!....Not one last year...I'm hoping we get more than a dusting soon! It's UTAH for crying out loud...we have no snow! Enjoy a day or two more!

I hope you enjoyed your snow day! I survived the first day back...already exhausted! I gotta build my stamina back up! have a great week

Yeah...it was probably A LOT! Yet they still feel okay paying teachers a non-livable wage in most places. It is maddening! It is something you really have to love and feel called to do. It brings me so much joy every day...along with the exhaustion! Thanks for commenting!

Thank you!

YOu are so welcome Beth! I have some fun activities that I'm going to do this week. I'll share them soon!

You know, Dwight...I am fully aware of everything you are saying in your comment having raised 2 children and having taught preschool for 15 years.

Sorry Dwight...I hit enter by accident...I know everything you said, but 2 things can be true at the same time. Even 3 or 4 things can be true at the same time. We all will have an adjustment when we return. I use this place to be really honest. I am full of dread and will mis my freedom I've had during break...but I am also so excited to see all of them and hear about all the fun they had and toys Santa brought. We are all just humans ...feeling feelings...it's all good...we can mention them and still have complete awareness of the other humans feeling the same way. I hope you have a very happy new year

@@teachpre-k101 That's right Queen Diane. - Dwight

Sophia! So funny you should say that! Apparently I have had a tik tok account for years and never used it. I scheduled a slideshow post for today and I think kI'll explore it a little. Are you on Tik tok? How do I find you and the amazing teachers that I'm sure figured that out a long time ago?

⁠​⁠​⁠@@teachpre-k101yes I am on it! Watch out it can be addicting 😅 a lot of people put hashtags on their post so when you search you can find content relating to watch you want to see. Some preschool focused ladies I like to watch are Ms Scarlett Tandy and Preschool Vibes

thanks Amy...she had a good one...although she wont remember it.

I'm so glad! Tomorrow I'll be filming my set-up! I hope you love it! My kiddos love it every year!

Thank you so much for commenting. I'm soooooooo not ready for break to end!

Oh my gosh! You made my whole day! Thank you so much! I hope you have a great 2025 too!

@@teachpre-k101 I wanted to say, too, that I had heard of TPT, but didn't really know what it was. It was through you that I learned about that service and I absolutely love it. I have purchased many of your resources! If you could, would you do a video that goes more in depth about the various features of TPT? Thanks so much!

I LOVE the title! I'll check it oout. Thanks Jen!

You are so welcome!

I'm wondering if this is defensive in nature. I think a good place to start is to find out if he feels scared or powerless. I had this with a boy in my class a few weeks ago, and it was because his brother was ratcheting up their rough play and he was feeling powerless and defesnsive. His parents helped the boys get through it and everything smoothed out. If your child is feeling powerless at school though, you won't have that much control. You can talk to his teacher and see what she knows. You are doing the right thing. Get to the root of it and it will resolve faster. Good luck to you. it can be so tough figuring out preschoolers sometimes. Your son is fortunate to have such a good mom

Thak you so much. Behaviors are the hardest part of this job. They change so much from year to year. Little kids have so many reasons why they act out too, it can be so hard to get to the root of the problems

I wish! I think most teachers try their best to make learning fun, but we don't all have the same resources or support. Thank You!

Thank you so much...I LOVE the Gingerbread theme!

You are so welcome!

Thank you...I have quite a collection, but unfortunately no more space!

A little terrified actually! Thank you!

@@teachpre-k101 My Heart goes out to you Diane. - Dwight

You are so welcome!

Yes it is! I was leaving London the Day it Came out and picked it up at the airport...a prized possession! I love that you noticed! LOL

Thank you! The Magnetic wall thing is just a large oil pan I got at Wallmart in the automotive section!

The same thing is happening here. It seems that because the kids are younger, they give less to the programs instead of more...which is what is needed. The staffs are shrinking, the workload is growing. It is really hard to stay positive when you feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated. Thanks for your comment

I couldn't agree more. I often think 'gentle parenting' is a factor. I don't think kids need spanking, or harsh treatment in any way...but a more realistic approach to discipline, respect for others, and learning to take accountability for actions would really help. The world is not gentle all the time, and frankly...no one really cares about how you are feeling when you do things that harm or hurt others as we grow older. We just learn right from wrong. Most of the kids I deal with are wonderful and have very proactive parents who teach them accountability and respect for teachers and other adults. But all it takes is one and everything can fall apart. Thanks for your comment