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Tag Archives: literacy
Science Clipboards
Clipboards with paper for drawing and recording observations is an important part of the basic equipment in the science area. Children use the clipboard both indoors and outdoors. Today there are flowers outside to observe. Observing and drawing nature. … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs, Books, Language, literacy, Super Science, writing
Tagged alphabet, books, fine motor, fine motor development, letters, literacy, observations, outdoors, preschool, science, toddlers, vocabulary, writing
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Green Writing Case
As children develop their writing skills, take time to make it fun! Here a green theme is used to make writing fun and encourage writing. Children need multiple opportunities to draw and write. The green box needs to be … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs, cognitive, Colors, kindergarten readiness, literacy, Motor Development, School readiness
Tagged alphabet, cognitive, colors, fine motor, green, language, literacy, preschool, teach colors, writing
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Jamberry Activities
Jamberry by Bruce Degen is a wonderful book about a boy and a bear who find berries celebrating along the way. After a few readings, the children will chant the words as the story is read! To … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Colors, Language, literacy, Movement
Tagged berries, books, dance, lesson plans, literacy, movement, observations, reading, rhythm
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My Mini Book of Christmas
Today is Christmas Eve in my little part of the world. Family will come over in just a few hours to visit and share some wonderful Christmas time together. (We have to be flexible with everyone’s schedules.) In case you … Continue reading
A Versatile Card Pattern
Children love being active in the world around them. With special times and celebrations opportunities arise for teachers/parents to nurture and support children’s learning. Card making is a great way for children to be actively engaged, be creative, follow patterns, and think, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Colors, kindergarten readiness, Math, Motor Development, Observation, Shapes
Tagged art, card making, children, cognitive, counting, craft, creative, cutting, eye-hand coordination, fine motor, literacy, writing
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Wordless Picture Books
Wordless pictures books are a wonderful tool to engage children in conversation. This effectively promotes oral language. There is no text for adults to be tempted to read and just focus on the written words. A wordless picture book is … Continue reading
Posted in Books, For Teachers & Parents, Language, literacy, Terrific Toddlers, Uncategorized
Tagged books, language, literacy, storytelling, wordless books
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More Than a Halloween Sign
Before I put the “Happy Halloween” sign away in the orange container until next year, I decided to use it for some fun learning activities. It’s now more than a Halloween sign. I cut the letters off so I … Continue reading
Title, Author, and Illustrator
Developing literacy skills is a part of outcomes in early childhood. One part of the literacy goal of Book Knowledge and Appreciation is for preschool children develop an understanding that a book has a title, author, and illustrator. Preschoolers are … Continue reading
Names x 10
Language and literacy are interrelated. Print awareness is a vital part of language and literacy. Print awareness is the beginning knowledge a child gains about written language. Children will learn that letters make up words and that words give printed … Continue reading
Environmental Print
Stop! Don’t get rid of those empty boxes yet. Instead use them to help a child develop an increased awareness of print in their classroom, their home and their world. “Environmental print” is usually the first type of print that … Continue reading
