What does SSR look like in a pre-k or kindergarten classroom? Pictures and free printable to help your students in the beginning of the school year.
Top 5 Tips for SSR in Pre-K and Kindergarten Read More »
Chapter 6 of The Read-Aloud Handbook book study, Print Climate in the Home, School, and Library.
The Read-Aloud Handbook Chapter 6 Read More »
How to create an easy, independent book checkout system in your preschool or kindergarten classroom.
Take Home Books Program For Kids Read More »
The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease Book Study, Chapter 2: When to Begin (and End) Read-Aloud
The Read-Aloud Handbook Chapter 2 Read More »
Q & A with Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook. Jim shares his thoughts on reading wordless picture books with young children.
Jim Trelease: Wordless Picture Books Read More »
How to create a super easy letter matching activity using pool noodles for your pre-k or kindergarten classroom.
Pool Noodle Letter Matching Activity Read More »
You’re invited to join our online book study of The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease starting July 8.
The Read Aloud Handbook Book Study Read More »
French fry comparison math game. A fun and engaging hands-on math activity for your pre-k or kindergarten students to practice the concept of more or less.
French Fry Comparison Game Read More »
Easy DIY tutorial that will show you how to make center sign stands using pool noodles for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.
Pool Noodle Center Sign Stand Read More »
A fun, hands-on phonological awareness activity to help pre-k or kindergarten students practice phoneme segmentation or syllables.
DIY French Fry Box Phonological Awareness Activity Read More »
A review of the Guidecraft table top wooden puppet theater and a chance to get one for your own classroom!
Guidecraft Wooden Puppet Theater Read More »
I’m pleased to announce our annual Book Study Blog Party! The title of this summer’s book is The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease (7th Edition)
Summer Book Study: The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease Read More »
Preschool and kindergarten children learn best through fun, hands-on activities. This syllable caterpillar activity is super easy and inexpensive to make.
Pool Noodle Syllable Caterpillar Read More »
The nice people at SDE have generously donated one free registration to the Educators Academy! Enter for a chance to attend this exciting event for free.
CCSS Educators Academy Read More »
Fun, fine motor math activity your Pre-K and young Kindergarten students will enjoy. A hands-on game with pony beads and pipe cleaners.
Fine Motor Counting Activity Read More »
Review and giveaway of Scholastic’s My Big World with Clifford monthly magazine for preschoolers.
Using Scholastic’s My Big World with Clifford in Preschool Read More »
Summer professional development for teachers at the SDE PreK-1 Educators Academy and the I Teach K! conference. Don’t miss your chance to win a free ticket!
Summer Planning and Professional Development Read More »
Dog bone counting game for pre-k, preschool, and kindergarten using dog bowls and dog bone erasers. Make learning math skills fun with this hands-on activity.
Dog Bone Counting Game Read More »
Free printable counting book for numbers 6-10 to help your students develop one-to-one correspondence skills and number sense in preschool or kindergarten.
Printable Dot Counting Book {6-10} Read More »
Camping theme printable picture recipe for making s’mores trail mix in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Perfect for a dramatic play camping theme.
Printable Smores Trail Mix Recipe for Indoor Camping Read More »
