Separation Anxiety in Preschool
How to handle separation anxiety on the first day of school in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten.
How to Get Kids to Pay Attention
How to get kids to pay attention in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. These simple tips will get you and your students back on track in no time!
How to Set Up a Science Center in Preschool
science center set up ideas and pictures. How to create a hands-on and inviting science center in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.
Summer Book Study: Challenging Behaviors
Summer Book Study Announcement: How to handle challenging behaviors in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Join us for a summer of learning and fun!
Pre-K Educators Academy in Chicago
Fun in the Windy City at the SDE Pre-K Educators Academy!
Motivating Students with Talk Blocks
I’m back with another idea for using Talk Blocks in the classroom. Last time around I used the Talk Blocks by Learning Resources to teach letter sounds, this time I’m using them to increase student motivation. Research shows that students who are engaged and motivated learn more. One of the […]
Zoodles: The Perfect Solution to a Common Problem
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite websites with you, Zoodles. If you have student computers in your classroom then you will love this free website!
Science Scented Discovery Bottles
I made these scented discovery bottles for my science center using Ozarka Aqua Pod bottles with sports caps.
Learning Letter Sounds with Talk Blocks
Have you heard about Learning Resources Talk Blocks yet? These things are so cool! This short video shows you how to use Talk Blocks to teach initial sounds.
Clothesline Names
Hands-on name activity that combines letter recognition and fine motor skills. A fun and inexpensive way for preschool or pre-k kids to learn their names.
Enhance Parent Communication with Memberhub
Do you feel like no matter what you do you just can’t get your families to read anything you send home? You sent an email but you’re not sure they’ll read it
Science Sound Shakers
How to make your own sound shakers using coin storage tubes and an ice cube tray from the dollar store plus a free printable for students to record their data.
Road Trip: Las Vegas
Check out the road trip that Heidi and I are taking to Las Vegas this summer! We’re going to the I Teach K! National Kindergarten Teacher Conference July 9-12, 2012 sponsored by SDE. Don’t let the name fool you, there will be plenty of sessions this year for Pre-K Teachers […]
The Mitten Characters Printable
Here is a free printable that goes along with the classic story of The Mitten by Jan Brett. This activity supports beginning comprehension skills and more.
Best of 2011 Day 5
Today I’m sharing the top two most popular Pre-K Pages posts of 2011. Thanks for tuning in this year, I hope you will stick around for even more fun in 2012!
Best of 2011 Day 4
Thanks for tuning in to the countdown to the best Pre-K Pages posts of 2011. Stay tuned for the most popular post tomorrow!
Best of 2011 Day 3
I’m counting down the top ten posts of 2011 this week, thanks for joining me! Have you guessed what post will take first place yet?
Best of 2011 Day 2
I’m highlighting the ten most popular Pre-K Pages blog posts of 2011 this week. Can you guess what the number one post will be?
Special Jack Hartmann Discount
I’m very excited to announce that Jack Hartmann is offering a special discount just for fans and subscribers of the Pre-K Pages blog.
Holiday Wishes from Pre-K Pages
S’mores bring me joy and joy is what the holiday season is all about, ergo s’mores are perfect for the holidays!