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Science of Reading: What Preschool Teachers Should Know
What is the Science of Reading? And what should preschool teachers know about it? In this week’s episode of Elevating Early Childhood, I answer these two questions and more. But I won’t be doing this alone! Yes friends, this is an interview episode! And in it, I will be discussing […]
The ABCs of Emergent Literacy
A list of best practices for emergent literacy in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms; beginning literacy for Pre-K
Concepts of Print in Preschool
Concepts of print are important skills young children need before they can begin to read. But what are the concepts of print and how do you teach them?
Preschool Books About the Library
Books about going to the library and how to care for books. A book list for teaching preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kids to love books and reading.
How Important Is Vision in Learning to Read?
The importance of pediatric eye exams for young children. Includes information about how good (or poor) vision is directly related to reading abilities.
7 Tips for Reading Aloud to Kids
7 helpful tips for reading aloud to young children in your preschool or kindergarten classroom. Strategies for successful read aloud experiences.
Top 5 Tips for SSR in Pre-K and Kindergarten
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.
Take Home Books Program For Kids
How to create an easy, independent book checkout system in your preschool or kindergarten classroom.
Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale
Do you know about the Scholastic warehouse book sales? You can get huge discounts on books and more. Watch the video for an inside sneak peek and info.
Literacy Beginnings Chapters 13 and 14
Didn’t Matt and Eilis do a great job with chapters 10, 11, and 12? I’m back today to continue our Literacy Beginnings book study blog party with Chapters 13 and 14. I’ve combined these two chapters because one was super short and the other was long. In Chapter 13: Developing […]
Stepping Stones Together Review
As a classroom teacher I feel just as much responsibility for my students learning during the summer months as I do during the school year.
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.
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.
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.
Teacher Appreciation Day 4
You can use this ocean sentence printable to create a literacy center activity using envelopes or a pocket chart.