Books that focus on the alphabet not only help to reinforce a child’s understanding of the ABCs, but they also help to foster a love for books and reading.  With so many alphabet books out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.  The 50 books below are perfect additions to any young
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Sure the Dolch sight words are an impressive list, but with a little bit of practice your students can master them in no time.  If you are searching for some ways to get some hands on practice, check out these seven really good ways to help your children learn.  Whether you are a preschool teacher,
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Looking for a great read aloud for your class?  We asked our Facebook friends what they are currently reading and compiled a list of their answers for you.  The grade level the book is being read to, if mentioned in the original comment on Facebook, is included in parentheses after the author’s name.

by Marissa Kiepert Troung, Ph.D., Guest Blogger A classroom library plays a key role in helping early childhood students to make the transition from emergent readers to independent readers. Simply stated, it is a designated area of the classroom where children can interact with a variety of printed materials with the goal of expanding or
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Bundle up; it is cold outside!  The winter months are the perfect time to bring a bit of polar fun into the preschool curriculum.  Polar bears are an ideal way to introduce some fun learning in a way that is sure to hold your young students’ attention.  Get started on a polar bear themed mini-unit
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by Erin Klein, Guest Columnist If you search online for the definition of the word literacy, you will find many different variations. Some sources define literacy as the ability to use basic sources of reading, such as street signs and warning labels. Other sources define it as the simple ability to read and write. These are very
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Let nursery rhymes take hold of your preschool or kindergarten class for a week this school year.  Instead of worrying about finding activities, try the ideas we have for you below.  They are sure to keep your students engaged and make your lesson planning a lot easier. Theme:  Nursery Rhymes Objective:  To learn five different
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While pre-school and elementary teachers may be familiar with the work of awesome author Kevin Henkes, there are plenty of upper grade teachers who may never have heard of him. This author/illustrator has a story of growing up that children can easily relate to and books that immediately capture their interest and their hearts. Take
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Learning to read and write from left to right is fun with this crafty idea by Antonia, a Pre-K Teacher in Kennewick, WA. To help children remember that they should begin to read and write at the upper left-hand corner of a page, I help them create smiley nameplates.  I cut colorful poster board into
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