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
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
Rhyming books might be my favorite type of book to read with the kiddos. And, if you’re a regular here at fun-a-day, then you’ll know that I think it’s important to share books with students regularly. It should be the first thing on your list of preschool literacy activities! Rhyming books, in particular, can provideKeep Reading
10+ Books About Pirates the Kids are Sure to Love
Head to the library and check out some of these books about pirates! They’re a must-have for pirate week, one of my students’ favorites when it comes to preschool themes. I love finding great books to both read to students and recommend to others. And there are a few topics that are beloved with preschoolKeep Reading
15+ Children’s Books about Circles and Dots for Preschool
I love gathering books based upon preschool themes and the kiddos’ interests. This list, in particular, is full of children’s books about circles and dots. I’m not sure I can ever have too many books, whether for myself, my son, or my students. My bookshelves may disagree with me, but oh well. These preschool circle books areKeep Reading
Football Brownies and Books for Game Day
Add these football brownies to your list of recipes to make with preschoolers! Cooking with kids is so much fun and can be full of so many learning activities. Create these delicious football-themed brownies with your students for some super-delicious fun! My son and I love cooking and baking together. So, when the J.M SmuckerKeep Reading
10 Books for a Preschool Pajama Day
Pajama Day is a well-loved day in preschool, and my former kindergarten students loved it too! There’s just something incredibly fun about wearing pajamas all day. It’s even more fun when you get to wear them to school and *gasp!* the teachers are wearing jammies, too! Here are some fun children’s books that would beKeep Reading