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Valentine Syllable Activity

Valentine Syllable Game for Preschool

This fun syllable activity is always a big hit with preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kids around Valentine’s Day. Hands-on learning activity.

Printable Birthday Certificate

I created a free printable birthday certificate to go along with the birthday bulletin board and supply storage ideas I posted recently.

New Slideshow

Have you ever ordered from a menu that didn’t have pictures? Everything sounds good or nothing sounds good…

Top Five Posts of 2010

Here’s hoping this post finds you running around in a silly hat and glasses blowing on one of those obnoxiously loud party blowers- or not.

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.

Post Thanksgiving Sale

I’m not a big fan of Post Thanksgiving or Black Friday shopping, I prefer to sit at my computer wearing my Snuggie and filling my electronic shopping cart.

Edublog Award Nominations

It is time for the annual Edublog Awards; in case you’re not familiar with this program it is a way to recognize the best blogs and websites in education.

Introducing ESGI

I first learned about ESGI, Educational Software for Guiding Instruction, in a teacher forum a few years ago.

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.

Winners of Teacher Resource Giveaway

I used random.org to select two winners of the Pre-K Pages teacher resource giveaway, Kathy L. and Leslie S. Stay tuned for more giveaways at Pre-K Pages.

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.

How Laura Ingalls Wilder Taught Me to Read

I’m super excited to be guest posting over at Teach Mama today! Stop by and find out How Laura Ingalls Wilder Taught Me to Read.

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.