Fairy tales are stories with imaginary characters that usually have a teachable lesson. Read the story of The 3 Little Pigs to the children. Role play the story with the children to help them understand the morals/values embedded in the fairy tale. The underlying value behind The 3 Little Pigs - those who work hard, plan well, and use materials and resources wisely, will often find … [Read more...] about The 3 Little Pigs and a Fairy Tales Theme for Preschool
Learning about New Friends and Places in Preschool – Meet the Children: Arizona
This Fall several teachers and families have decided to collaborate to help our children learn more about different places within the United States and around the globe. The project is called: Meet the Children 2012. It will allow our own students/children to use technology to "meet" other children and learn something new along the way! We'll be showing YOU many of our new friends, writing … [Read more...] about Learning about New Friends and Places in Preschool – Meet the Children: Arizona
White Noise Ambience Lite App and iPhone Ringtone Sound Games for Preschool
Teaching through sound is powerful for young children. White Noise Ambience Lite is a free app by Logicworks. It is wonderful app for listening exercises and games in Preschool and Kindergarten. Objective: To invite children to use their sense of sound to ask critical thinking questions? WHAT/WHO is making the sound, WHERE would I hear that sound, HOW is that sound created, and/or WHEN have … [Read more...] about White Noise Ambience Lite App and iPhone Ringtone Sound Games for Preschool
Cultural Kids – an Exchange Project for FALL 2012
Cultural Kids - an exchange project for Fall 2012 Beginning in September, we will officially launch a "geographical experiment" for our kids! The project is an "open invitation" to all who wish to expose their children to a variety of cultures, learning activities, crafts, foods, etc. In order to keep the project as simple as possible, all we ask (for now) is that you email us with your intent … [Read more...] about Cultural Kids – an Exchange Project for FALL 2012
Creating an Apple Tree Life Cycle in Preschool & Kindergarten
Children love to learn about life cycles and how things grow. Making an apple tree life cycle to introduce the children to how apples are grown is a wonderful way to incorporate science lessons into your Fall Themes. APPLE TREE LIFE CYCLE - Apple Tree Life Cycle Sequencing Cards and Apple Tree Sequencing Blank Mat Materials needed: 1 Apple Tree Life Cycle Sequencing Cards (file linked … [Read more...] about Creating an Apple Tree Life Cycle in Preschool & Kindergarten
Popcorn Sight Words Game and Word Walls for Preschool & Kindergarten
Our kids had a chance to visit a local Farmer's Market this past weekend. One of the special treats we found...HOMEGROWN POPCORN! Our kids thought it was DELICIOUS! We ate it, played games with it, and made a special word wall to use. Popcorn Sight Words and Word Walls in Preschool and Kindergarten Popcorn Sight Words Game - Popcorn Sight Words and Popcorn Sight Words Game Word … [Read more...] about Popcorn Sight Words Game and Word Walls for Preschool & Kindergarten