Use picture books to inspire the engineers of tomorrow! These engineering books for kids are all about the concept of engineering, which is about designing, planning, and building things. Whether your kids are building structures in the block center, creating towers, or constructing bridges, these age-appropriate books are sure to have an impact! Related: EngineeringKeep Reading
Free Pumpkin Life Cycle Printable Book
If your students are crazy about preschool pumpkin activities, they will love this pumpkin life cycle printable book! The kids can work on early literacy skills as they’re exploring pumpkin science. You can get your own copy of the printable at the bottom of this post. Making printable books with preschool and kindergarten children isKeep Reading
Activities for The Mitten with Homemade Story Stones
Use homemade story stones for a variety of literacy and math activities for The Mitten, a well-loved book by Jan Brett. Related: The Mitten Printables Many preschoolers love getting into retelling activities, and I always want to encourage this interest. With that in mind, I put together these story stones during a story study ofKeep Reading
Alphabet Books for Preschoolers to Enjoy as They Learn Letters
Here are some of the best alphabet books for preschoolers of various levels. You’ll definitely want to include these in your how to teach the alphabet toolbox! Related: Learning About Letters and Words Preschool Alphabet Books Below, you’ll find books to help introduce kids to the alphabet, books for kids just learning letters, and booksKeep Reading
Grab These Free Printable Books for Preschool and Kindergarten
Printable books can make such a difference in your preschool classroom. These free printable emergent readers are perfect for teaching young children early literacy skills. Related: 50+ Free Preschool Printables I love making books with kids, be they class books, emergent readers, or individual kid-directed books. There is just SO MUCH learning that can takeKeep Reading
25+ Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool
Below are some Dr. Seuss activities for preschool. The activities are based upon books he wrote for children. Please be sure to read at the bottom post for information regarding why you should consider moving away from the use of Dr. Seuss books, as well. Related: How to Teach Rhyming Years ago, Dr. Seuss booksKeep Reading
The Mitten Activities Preschoolers are Going to Love
These The Mitten activities are sure to engage and interest your students! They pair perfectly with these winter activities for preschoolers. I’ve been teaching since 2001, and over the course of the years I have accrued many (many!) children’s books. Something tells me I’m not the only early childhood educator who’s done this! While IKeep Reading
What Children’s Books Should Be in the Block Center?
The block center isn’t just for building. Yes, an immense amount of structure creation will take place in your block center. But that’s not the only thing the kids do there. The building center is a wonderful place for the children to work on their language development. All of the negotiations about who will buildKeep Reading
20 Rhyming Books the Kids are Sure to Love
When it comes to teaching kids to rhyme, rhyming books are a must. They provide interesting, engaging story lines and illustrations for the children to focus on. Hearing the rhymes within each book is a meaningful example of the concept. Rhyming Books for Kids Bear Snores On is a rhyming book with delightful illustrations. It’s theKeep Reading
10+ Books About Pirates the Kids are Sure to Love
One of my favorite things about creating a new kindergarten or preschool theme is book research. While I definitely have my tried-and-true favorites, it’s always fun to discover new ones we’ve never read before. Here are some children’s books about pirates that are perfect for a swash-buckling theme. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle Children’s Books AboutKeep Reading