HELLO, CHICAGO TEACHERS…Enter for a chance to win the LOFT Best (Dressed) Teacher Contest. Show LOFT and LUCKY MAGAZINE how you use your personal style to inspire your students for a chance to win a $500 LOFT gift card and a $1,000 classroom grant. HOW TO ENTER: 1. Complete this 10-minute survey and submit an image of you in your favorite work outfit. Email both to [email protected] by … [Read more...] about @LOFT to Award Chicago #Teachers $1500.00 @LuckyMagazine
The Shape of My Heart by Mark Sperring – Creating a Friendship Star with Kids!
The Shape of My Heart by Mark Sperring is adored by all of our kids! We bought this book to use as a Valentine's Day book, but it is a great one to read all year long! The illustrations are delightful and invite the children to interact as each page is read. It is a wonderful book to explore the various shapes that children encounter each day. While the book is intended for a younger audience, … [Read more...] about The Shape of My Heart by Mark Sperring – Creating a Friendship Star with Kids!
Intuitive Math: 5 and Ten Frames in Preschool – Numbers {Part Two}
Intuitive Math: Encouraging Early Math Skills in Preschool – Numbers {Part Two} This post is the second in a series on encouraging intuitive math skills in preschool children. If you would like to see the first post, you can view it here! There are 6 important number concepts that preschoolers need to have opportunities to explore through play in order to develop good math intuition skills. … [Read more...] about Intuitive Math: 5 and Ten Frames in Preschool – Numbers {Part Two}
Fishbowl Counting Mats and Fishy Letters – Ocean Theme for Preschool & Kindergarten!
While we are in the midst of the remnants of our latest snowstorm, some of our preschool friends around the world are enjoying summer weather! Regardless of the weather outside, young children can enjoy playing and learning with Ocean-Themed activities! Fishbowl Counting Mats - Fishbowl Math Mats Materials needed: Fishbowl Math Mats - linked above (as many as desired for your group of … [Read more...] about Fishbowl Counting Mats and Fishy Letters – Ocean Theme for Preschool & Kindergarten!
“Penguin and Pinecone” by Salina Yoon – Extension Activities for Kids!
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon is a delightful story of a friendship, separation, and reunion between a Penguin and a Pinecone. The book is wonderfully illustrated and will capture the interest of young children (and those who are young at heart!). It is one of our children's favorite books and is sure to become one of yours, too! The activities offered are extension … [Read more...] about “Penguin and Pinecone” by Salina Yoon – Extension Activities for Kids!
“The Night Before Christmas” as read by LeVar Burton – @ReadingRainbow
"The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clark Moore (1779-1863) is a cherished classic in homes worldwide during the Christmas Season! The magical tale of Santa's arrival was originally published by the New York Sentinel on December 23, 1823. As a very young child, I was intrigued by the story. It had words like "kerchief" and "sash" that I had to read over several times before I understood … [Read more...] about “The Night Before Christmas” as read by LeVar Burton – @ReadingRainbow