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Hands On Learning Little learners NEED hands-on experiences to truly grasp concepts. Learning the letters of the alphabet is no exception to this rule. In fact, the more hands-on experiences you provide in your preschool or kindergarten classroom, the more your students will learn and retain. In this post, I’m sharing my very favorite hands on alphabet activities for preschool…
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If you’re a teacher or a parent of a little one, you probably already know that fine motor skills are important for young children to develop. But did you realize just how important fine motor skills are? They’re critical for future academic success. And, in this age of swiping tablets, many of our children are way behind in fine motor…
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 is May 6th-10th. Is there a special teacher in your life that you’d love to honor? I’m so excited about a contest that ChildCare Education Institute®, the industry leader for online professional development, is sponsoring to celebrate and reward teachers who have impacted our lives! Keep reading for the scoop on how YOU (or a teacher…
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I’ve found a fun way to incorporate fine motor skills into letter recognition practice that’s perfect for March or April! In fact, this activity makes the perfect small group or independent activity for your Easter literacy centers. Best of all? This activity uses materials you probably already have on hand– empty plastic Easter eggs and craft pom poms. Plus, I’ve…
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Videos for Teaching the Alphabet In my pre-k classroom, learning letters and letter sounds is definitely important. But, it has to be both fun and hands on. One of the ways I love to engage my students in practicing letters and letter sounds is with alphabet Youtube videos. Jack Hartmann videos are my class’s absolute favorite! These videos appeal to…
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Space Books for Preschool or Kindergarten One of my favorite themes to teach in preschool and kindergarten is SPACE. And, no space unit is complete without some amazing books! I’ve put together a list of the Ten Best books about Space for Preschool or Kindergarten. For your convenience, I’ve added affiliate links you can click on to purchase each book. If you choose…
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