Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Color Recognition Owl Printable Activity

November 10, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper Leave a Comment

Inside: Use this free color recognition owl printable activity while reading the book Hoot and as a table activity! We love using props during circle time. In my 20+ years of teaching in the classroom I have found that having visuals keeps young children far more engaged than if they were expected to just sit…

Cardboard Fall Tree Craft

November 9, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper Leave a Comment

Inside: This fall tree craft is a great group activity to add to the fall theme. Toddlers and preschoolers love working together to paint the tree and then add leaves! Cardboard isn’t just for packaging! It’s wonderful at the art table. We’ve enjoyed making: I’ve also shared many of the cardboard creations our 3 year…

Easy Toddler Thanksgiving Activity {that Teaches Thankfulness)

November 8, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper Leave a Comment

Inside: Looking for an easy toddler Thanksgiving activity? Make a simple Thankful banner! Comes with free printable labels. Update: Since this post was published, we’ve used a different method that we also love. You can see photos of those towards the bottom of the post. Thanksgiving is the time to focus on what we are…

Colorful Tissue Paper Leaf Art {For The Window!}

November 5, 2026 By Sheryl Cooper 1 Comment

Inside: Creating watercolor leaf art is a fun way to work on fine motor skills. Press onto sticky paper and you have a beautiful window display! Fall is the perfect time to add leaf art to your day! After observing the many colors of leaves in your neighborhood, invite your toddlers and preschoolers to create…