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How to Make a Book with Free Printable Preschool Sign in Sheets

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Free printable preschool sign-in book for name writing in the classroom

Read below about how to make and use your own class sign-in book for name writing practice. Free printable preschool sign in sheets included at the end of the post. Names are the . . . well, name . . . of the game in preschool! To get the kids started, I’m a big believerKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: Free Printable, Names, Writing

Vanilla Spice Sensory Writing

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As I mentioned in “15+ Name Activities for Preschoolers”, I love using sensory writing trays (also known as tactile writing trays) – both inside and outside the classroom.  Recently, we made a vanilla spice version that was a hit with Engineer and Girly Girl!  You’ll notice I included Jell-O, which is a material Engineer andKeep Reading

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How to Make Preschool Portfolios with Your Students

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collage of preschool students' work with text that reads how to make preschool portfolios

There are so many ways to make preschool portfolios with your students! Here’s a sweet and simple way to show your students’ parents how their kids have grown over the preschool year. Be sure to grab your free printable end of the year poem at the bottom of the post! Related: Preschool Graduation Songs forKeep Reading

Filed Under: Art and Crafts, Early Childhood Classroom, Literacy Tagged With: End of the Year, Writing

“Duck on a Bike” Story Retelling and Hand Print Art

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I have been excited to participate in the Virtual Book Club for Kids this month, especially once I saw that the month’s author was David Shannon.  Ever since I read No, David!, I’ve been a fan of his work.  Since my preschool class has been studying the farm, I chose Shannon’s book Duck on a Bike as theKeep Reading

Filed Under: Art and Crafts, Literacy Tagged With: Bulletin Boards, Farm, Writing

Teaching Writing in Preschool: Modeled Writing

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When teaching writing to children, modeled writing is a great place to start.  Modeled writing is pretty much what it sounds like — when a teacher/parent models the process of writing.  The teacher does the writing, often thinking aloud as she does so.  The students observe during this time, answering questions along the way.  ModeledKeep Reading

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Child-Made Bulletin Board Ideas: Interactive Writing Displays

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As I’ve previously said, I am passionate about early literacy!   The way we learn to read and write fascinates me.  I love teaching children to read, write, and enjoy the whole process of literacy.  Specifically, I like using meaningful activities to teach the kiddos. I like to use children’s writing as part of bulletinKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Childhood Classroom, Literacy Tagged With: Bulletin Boards, Writing

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