Thematic Units
Learning Centers
Dramatic Play
Literacy
Math
Classroom Management

DJ Inkers Clip Art

It’s back-to-school time- bargain hunting time for teachers everywhere! What could be a better bargain than $50 worth of free product from DJ Inkers?

Awakened Book Review

Have budget cuts, high-stakes testing, and political shenanigans taken a toll on you? If you’re at the end of your rope then Awakened is the book for you.

Literacy Beginnings: Learning About Letters and Words

If Literacy Beginnings was a summer blockbuster movie chapter 19 would be the car chase scene, fasten your seat belts! I’ve also included two free printables.

Literacy Beginnings Chapters 13 and 14

Didn’t Matt and Eilis do a great job with chapters 10, 11, and 12? I’m back today to continue our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party with Chapters 13 and 14. I’ve combined these two chapters because one was super short and the other was long. In Chapter 13: Developing […]

Literacy Beginnings Chapter 9

I’m back today to continue our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party with Chapter 9: Supporting English Language Learners in the Prekindergarten Classroom. I used to teach in South Korea, which explains my passion for working with second language learners. That’s me in the picture above circa 19 none-of-your-business! While […]

Dive into Chapter 6

The Literacy Beginnings book study blog party is in full swing and we’re back today with Chapter 6: The Critical Role of Language and Learning. It’s so hot here I wish I could dive into the ocean, but I’m in Dallas so instead I’m diving into this book! Insert cliche […]

Literacy Beginnings: Chapter 5

Until now this book felt like an introduction, now I realize that the authors were just setting the stage. This is where our real early literacy journey begins!

Literacy Beginnings: Chapter 4

Karen from Prekinders did such a phenomenal job of hosting Chapter 4 in our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party I almost couldn’t think of anything to add

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Last week I met John Archambault, co-author of my favorite children’s book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

Literacy Beginnings: Chapter 2

Deborah Stewart from Teach Preschool did a fabulous job covering Chapter 2: Building a Community of Learners in the Literacy Beginnings book study blog party.

What is a Linky Party?

Today I’m answering questions about linky parties. What is a linky party? Why should I join? How do I join?

Literacy Beginnings Chapter 1

Welcome to the Literacy Beginnings book study blog party! Today I am discussing the introduction and the first chapter…

Get Caught Reading Contest

Hold on to your hats because I’ve added a little something to our book study to kick it up a notch! Get Caught Reading isn’t your typical blog contest…

Join the Literacy Beginnings Party

We will begin our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party on Monday, June 27. Here is a list of the blogs that will be hosting each chapter.

Win a Flip Video Camera from Kabongo

This June Kabongo is celebrating Father’s Day all month long. Enter to win a Flip video camera in the Kabongo Loves Dads Sweepstakes.

Win an Amazon Gift Card from Preschool Buddy

PreschoolBuddy is designed to simplify the day-to-day administrative chores for educators. Enter to win a $50 Amazon E-Mail Gift Card from PreschoolBuddy.

Kabongo Reading Games Review

Spring fever is in full-swing and both teachers and students alike are looking forward to summer vacation. Its times like these that call for something new…

Stepping Stones Together Review

As a classroom teacher I feel just as much responsibility for my students learning during the summer months as I do during the school year.

Winner of the Jack Hartmann Giveaway

The three lucky winners of the Jack Hartmann gift certificates are…All winners have been notified via e-mail and will have seven days to claim their gifts.

Student Picture Games

If you are looking for an activity that will engage your students and keep them on task then look no further. This activity can be adapted to meet your needs