Explore, discover, create with early learners!
Welcome to Preschool Toolkit.
I'm Heather, the owner and content writer at preschooltoolkit.com.
It's no mistake that I resemble the teacher image in our logo. I spent several years as a teacher of early learners, with glasses, and possibly a pony tail.
An artist friend created this and other playful drawings you'll see on my home page and in my digital products.
I bring my experience as both a parent and an early childhood educator to this website, where I provide hands-on opportunities for learning through play. I strive to make these opportunities easy to deliver, with a goal of creating fun for you and your early learners.
I use recycled or re-purposed materials as much as possible, and basic craft supplies.
I include links to family oriented sites with additional resources - and to affiliates where applicable - to extend or complement the activities I write.
As part of the information on the blog I'm especially pleased to share my experience as a preschool owner/teacher. I've written a series of posts on opening a preschool facility and the development of an early learning program. These tips offer practical suggestions and support for your own goals for operating a child care center.
I prepared a music program which I taught in my classroom and at a local day care center. You can access a version of the music activities with this downloadable FREE 10-lesson music program in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.
I loved engaging with kids when I worked in a physical early learning environment. Now I'm committed to providing meaningful activities online that support childhood development.
My goal is to help teachers plan and deliver quality programs, and to provide both parents and teachers with resources that will help them explore and discover hands-on with their early learners.
Please note that activities on the website should be done with adult supervision, but processes and results are meant to be open-ended and child-led.
Use the tools and ideas you find on Preschool Toolkit to imagine something wonderful for you and the kids, at home or in the classroom.
Background
I owned and operated a licensed preschool facility for over 16 years, teaching children 3 - 5 years of age. I raised my own family during that time, and also engaged in continuing education to complete a university degree.
I am currently engaged solely in the development of Preschool Toolkit, providing resources for the early learning community.
I have a small but mighty team of individuals to help with the content and overall performance of the website. They form a unique group with combined skills in online technology, editing, research and creativity.
Products
1. Easy-to-use resources I create are available in my website store.
2. Resources (including some free ones) are also available in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.
3. I am pleased to be an affiliate for two early learning products.
- The STEAM KIDS series of e-books is a digital resource that compliments my goal of providing you with quality early learning material. The e-books and other STEAM products are built by teams of writers, parents, and teachers in a variety of early education fields or experiences. They will help you plan everyday activities for one child or a group of kids, at home or in the classroom.
- Preschool Unit Lesson Plans for a Year is a full range of thematic units that complement my own learning products. The units are designed to help you plan a daily schedule that will meet the developmental needs of preschoolers.
4. I provide links to Amazon products when they are relevant and add value to the content on my website.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
See my Privacy and Disclosure for information on affiliates and use of website.
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Thanks for joining me,
Heather Mac Neil