From the Field
Practical ideas from real early-learning classrooms.
Explore classroom-tested routines, teaching strategies, activities, visual supports, and free resources for Preschool, Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten. These are practical ideas designed to solve everyday classroom needs and make learning a little easier to manage.
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Classroom Routines
- Oct 1, 2026 Making Fire Drills a Little More Predictable
- Sep 30, 2026 Sometimes a Picture Works Better Than Another Reminder
- Sep 30, 2026 Using a Visual Schedule in Pre-K
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Morning Meeting
- Oct 1, 2026 5 Easy Question of the Day Formats for Preschool
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Seasonal & Thematic
- Oct 1, 2026 Gingerbread Man Clue Hunt
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Making Fire Drills a Little More Predictable
Fire drills can be loud and unfamiliar for young children. This simple five-step visual routine helps Preschool and Pre-K students learn what to do before the alarm sounds, with free printable visuals, a classroom poster, and a PowerPoint for practice.
Sometimes a Picture Works Better Than Another Reminder
Visual directions give young children a simple way to understand what to do without another verbal reminder. See how we use picture cues in Pre-K to support routines, transitions, independence, and classroom management.
Using a Visual Schedule in Pre-K
A visual schedule gives young children a dependable map of the school day. See how one simple classroom tool supports routines, transitions, independence, and sequencing skills.