Category Archives: Lesson Plans

No Matter What activites

Posted on June 2, 2013 by admin

“No Matter What” is a warm and tender book by Debi Gliori. This story is about Small who says to Large “I’m grim and grumpy and I don’t think you love me at all.” Large knows just how to reassure … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, cognitive, Emotions, Language, Lesson Plans, literacy, Math, Motor Development, School readiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Write Your Name With Pattern Blocks

Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin

Pattern Blocks are a wonderful teaching tool to have.  Pattern Blocks are math manipulatives and a wonderful math resource. They come in 6 colors and shapes:  yellow hexagons, green triangles, blue diamond shaped rhombus, red trapezoids, orange squares and a smaller … Continue reading →

Posted in ABCs, Blocks, cognitive, Colors, kindergarten readiness, Lesson Plans | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Black and White Week

Posted on January 27, 2013 by admin

As a preschool teacher, I enjoy having a black and white week. I usually had it right after or during our study of Penguins. Seems to fit right in!  So, here are a few ideas and photos for you.   … Continue reading →

Posted in ABCs, Art, Blocks, Colors, dramatic play, Environment, Lesson Plans, Math, Motor Development, Movement, Music, School readiness, Super Science, table toys, Terrific Toddlers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Teaching Brown

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

Teachers and parents alike work to teach toddlers and preschoolers colors.  It’s possible to teach colors in some fun ways. As young children learn colors good learning connections can occur in their brain. Teach children colors using all their senses! … Continue reading →

Posted in Colors, Lesson Plans, Motor Development, Observation | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Dinosaur Pet

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

Dinosaurs tend to be interesting to many children. Teachers and parents both use dinosaurs themes for teaching, birthday parties, toys to play with, and decorations. Just in case you haven’t used the idea of a dinosaur for a pet, here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Language, Lesson Plans | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Technology with Videos

Posted on July 28, 2012 by admin

Can children learn from videos? This question has a twist to it. I’m thinking can children learn from watching videos about themselves and their class mates. I have used videos with young children and I’ve decided they are fun and … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions, For Teachers & Parents, Language, Lesson Plans, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments