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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.

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.

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.

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.

Using Student Names

In this video you will see how I establish a daily routine that is fun and engaging for all students, but also a powerful vehicle for literacy learning.

Reading Strategies

Welcome to Workshop Wednesday at Pre-K Pages. Today I’m going to share some reading strategies with you and I’ve also included another free printable. This idea is from my new workshop titled Guided Reading: Building Literacy Through Small Group Instruction. Most kindergarten programs require students to leave reading on a […]

Rain Gutter Book Displays

How to make a quick and easy book display for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom using rain gutters.

Easy Classroom Helper Chart

How to make an easy and inexpensive classroom helper chart that also doubles as a powerful daily literacy activity.

How to Use Digital Fonts in Preschool and Kindergarten

Welcome to Technology Tuesday at Pre-K Pages. Today I’m going to show you how you can use digital fonts on your computer to save time and money.

Phonemic Awareness and Kindergarten Readiness

Welcome to featured Friday at Pre-K Pages. Today we have a guest post from Kelly Wilson on how to prepare your child for kindergarten by teaching phonemic awareness skills.

How to Make a Classroom Pointer

A classroom pointer is a great tool for building literacy skills. Pointers can help you focus attention on one word at a time or demonstrate left-to-right reading and return sweep. You can purchase many different kinds of pointers from teacher stores or online sites. But it is easy to make […]

Product Review: Sing and Spell Vol 5

Today I’m featuring a review of the new HeidiSongs CD, Sing and Spell Vol. 5 and a GIVEAWAY. One lucky reader will win a free copy of this fantastic new CD.

Thoughts on Letter of the Week

Welcome to the first Thoughtful Thursday post at Pre-K Pages. Today I’m going to be sharing some thoughts on the traditional Letter of the Week program.

Nursery Rhyme Notebooks

Nursery Rhyme Notebooks

Today I’m featuring an idea from my Nursery Rhyme Workshop and I’m also including 2 NEW printables for you.

Summer Fun

Beginning Monday, June 14th I will be posting daily with a different topic each day. There will also be giveaways and contests so make sure to subscribe!

Teacher Appreciation Day 4

You can use this ocean sentence printable to create a literacy center activity using envelopes or a pocket chart.

Teacher Appreciation Day 2

Use this zoo sentence printable to create a literacy center activity using envelopes or a pocket chart.