Valentine lacing cards

Hello Everyone!

Today, I want to introduce to you my wonderful teaching assistant and now co-writer for the Teach Preschool blog, Courtney Floyd.  This post was her very first assignment but stay tuned because after getting this post under her belt, she  has this blogging thing all figured out and is on a roll.  

Courtney Floyd at Teach Preschool

Mrs. Courtney Floyd will be assisting me in sharing the events of our classroom with you so that I can focus on a few short-term projects.   I hope you will welcome Courtney and if you aren’t sure who wrote which post, check out the little by-line printed just below the title (up above) of each post.  Courtney and I teach as partners in our classroom and we will be collaborating on all that we share with you so I don’t think you will really see much of a difference but if you do – I assure you it will be a positive difference!!

Deborah

Valentine Lacing Cards

A fun and simple way to promote fine motor skills is by inviting your preschool age children to try putting their hands to work with valentine lacing cards…

Valentine Lacing Cards by Teach Preschool

To make the lacing cards, simple punch holes around the edges of construction paper hearts and laminate.  Next cut several long pieces of yarn for your lacing thread.  To help with the lacing process, add tape to one end to act as a needle and a bead at the other end to act as your knot.  By preparing your strings ahead of time, you might prevent the yarn from fraying and the children from getting frustrated with the process…

Valentine Lacing Cards by Teach Preschool

Lacing cards are a great way for children to not only build fine motor skills but to also build hand-eye coordination.  Our students discovered the lacing process to be challenging and yet they were definitely up to that challenge!

Valentine lacing cards by Teach Preschool

 

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Links to grow on…

Toilet Paper Roll Heart Stamps by Blog A La Cart

Last minute Valentine collage for prekindergarten by Teach Preschool

Shaving Cream Marbled Heart Valentine Hearts by The Chocolate Muffin Tree

Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

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With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

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