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Clothesline Names

Hands-on name activity that combines letter recognition and fine motor skills. A fun and inexpensive way for preschool or pre-k kids to learn their names.

Spring Break Giveaway

Spring break is here and I couldn’t be more excited! Know what else I’m excited about? I’m teaming up with Karen of Prekinders to give away a big packet of fun ideas for pre-k and kindergarten teachers to use in their classrooms! Karen’s latest creation at Teachers Pay Teachers is […]

Valentine Card Sight Words

This is a highly engaging and fun activity to help your students practice their sight words during your Valentine’s Day unit.

Winner of One More Story Giveaway

The winner of the One More Story giveaway is…Bre! Bre has been contacted via e-mail and has 7 days from today to claim her prize.

Holiday Traditions

Living in a very diverse metropolitan area I have had Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, and Jehovah’s Witnesses in my classroom- all at the same time.

One More Story Giveaway

One More Story is an online library featuring the best of children’s classic and contemporary literature, including Caledcott Medal winners.

Rhyming Cards

Here are three printable rhyming cards you can download to use for different whole and small group rhyming activities. Click on the picture above to download.

Guest Post at Book Chook

I’m guest posting over at The Book Chook today, stop by and read about the power of Making Books with Young Children.

How to Include Puppets in Your Literacy Toolbox

Some people see toys as somehow in opposition to children’s literacy. I think toys can help develop children’s creativity and allow for more imaginative play.

Guest Posting at ABC and 123

I’m guest posting over at ABC and 123 today, stop by and check out my favorite fall ideas for literacy and math.

Teacher Resource Giveaway

I’m hosting a giveaway at Pre-K Pages celebrate 1,000 blog subscribers! Two lucky winners will be announced on Friday, October 1st. See directions below.

Fall Preview

The major television networks bombard us with previews of their new shows that will be premiering soon but you don’t hear much about new picture books.

Free Printable Supply Checklist

If your students bring their own supplies then you might find this free printable supply checklist handy.

Top 10 Favorite Things: Early Childhood Edition

You may already be familiar with Oprah’s “favorite things”, but I thought it would be fun to create a list of my Top 10 Favorite Things: Teacher Edition.

Top 5 Student Name Activities

To a child, there is nothing more important than his or her own name. Using student names to teach letter recognition is a very powerful teaching tool.

Conducting Home Visits

As a former Head Start teacher I have many memories of conducting Home Visits, notice I didn’t say “fond memories”… I wasn’t a brand new teacher

Using Student Names

In this video you will see how I establish a daily routine that is fun and engaging for all students, but also a powerful vehicle for literacy learning.

Free Calendars

I added a page of free, printable calendars for you this week. I use calendars in my classroom daily, here are some ways you can use them…

Summer Wrap Up

Welcome to the final post of the summer 2010 marathon here at Pre-K Pages. In case you missed them, some of the most popular posts this summer were…

Time Saving Grocery Shopping List

Remember yesterday’s post on time-saver recipes for teachers? Shannon has allowed me to share her wonderful shopping list with you, it’s a true time saver!