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.
Thanksgiving Literacy Fun
Thanksgiving literacy center activities for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and childcare. Free printables to download for letters, sight words, and more.
Teacher Halloween Costumes For Preschool
This creative teacher Halloween costume is super simple and easy. The kids might not be allowed to wear costumes but this is an outfit with a statement.
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.
How to Make a Bucket Stool
How to make a bucket stool for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. A DIY tutorial for making bucket stools for the classroom.
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.
How to Make Stickers: Video Series Part 1
Today I’m featuring Part 1 in a series of posts about how to use the Xyron Creative Station machine in the classroom; I hope you find it useful.
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
Top Ten Tips for Staying Healthy in the Classroom
Don’t you just hate to be sick? There’s nothing worse than feeling awful and being a teacher. I’m sharing my Top Ten Tips for Staying Healthy in the Classroom
