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Squirrel Fall Book and Literacy Activity

Fall literacy squirrel activity for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classes. Squirrel Pre-K book activity using letter sounds, rhymes, vocabulary.

Raise It Up Literacy Activity

Build literacy skills with activities related to Great Day for Up by Dr. Seuss; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms; Pre-K Literacy

The Snowy Nap: Winter Literacy Activity

My pile of books I want to share with the kids always seems to grow in the winter. And, there are always new ones to add to the stack. Jan Brett’s newest book, The Snowy Nap, is begging to be read this season. The Snowy Nap Book and Literacy Activity […]

Ice Cream Theme Fine Motor Activity

Ice cream theme fine motor activity. Your kids will love making pretend ice cream sundaes related to book “The Little Ice Cream Truck.” Literacy activity for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Mother’s Day Book and Writing Activity

Writing activity suitable for Mothers Day for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; extension activity for the book Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino; literacy for preschoolers and Pre-K

Llama Llama Holiday Drama Activity

December with preschoolers can be a little hectic and filled with a high-level energy. Excitement is in the air and harnessing that feeling to get some learning done during the day can be a challenge. Here is an activity that capitalizes on the excitement of opening gifts, plus it builds […]

Activities for Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

When you think of classic preschool picture books, several come to mind. But Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. must be one of the top books on every list. The simple repetitive text and the great illustrations by Eric Carle make this book a […]

Mouse Mask: If You Take a Mouse to School

Reading books is a great way to build literacy skills. But expanding those books with other activities makes stories come alive and allows preschoolers develop storytelling and comprehension skills. This activity builds on the book If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff. (This book is a good […]

Pigeon Activities for Preschoolers

The series of Pigeon books by Mo Willems star a pigeon who really wants things his way. Beginning with the best-seller Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, these humorous books have become favorites in the preschool classroom. Reading these books is just the beginning. These activities will extend learning […]

Retelling Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Retell and act out the book Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by painting with feet; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Planting a Rainbow Color Sort

Use seed catalogs and our free printable to “plant” gardens in color rows; extension for Planting a Rainbow; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Firefly Jar Fine Motor Activity

I remember chasing fireflies or lightning bugs and placing them in an old mayonnaise jar that had holes punched in the lid. My grandmother kept jars on her porch just for that purpose. This activity invites children to place fireflies in the jar and punch holes in the lid. Use […]