Steven Kellogg Classroom Day: Author and Illustrator Study for Young Students
As you present literature to your class, always include Steven Kellogg. This author has written and/or illustrated over 100 books for children. From a …
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Preschool Lesson Plan Based on Kiyoshi Soya's Book "A House of Leaves"
This cross curricular preschool lesson plan is based on the book “A House of Leaves” in which a young girl learns how bugs find shelter …
Continue ReadingBug Preschool Lesson Plan Based on "Bugs Galore" by Peter Stein
Summer is the perfect time for children to look at the little creatures that creep and crawl around yards, playgrounds and parks. Turn your students …
Continue ReadingWild Animal Preschool Lesson Plan Based on Whose Baby? by Masayuki Yabuuchi
Many teachers primarily focus on zoo animals, farm animals and pets at home, but what about the animals in the wild? This beautifully illustrated …
Continue ReadingGeorge and Martha One Fine Day Lesson Plan for Your Preschool Classroom
In the book, George and Martha One Fine Day by James Marshall, five brief stories are presented. Each story has a moral that is cleverly exposed to …
Continue ReadingThe Milk Makers Book Lesson Plan for Pre-K or Kindergarten
Fresh and cold, from a carton or bottle, milk is one of nature’s most nutritious foods. Here is a story describing milk from the cow to the carton.
Continue ReadingPreschool Newspaper Theme Ideas
Newspapers can be valuable teaching tools, even in early childhood classrooms. Learn some creative ways to introduce newspapers to your preschool …
Continue ReadingPreschool Classroom Themes: The Wizard of Oz
Invite your preschool students to embark on a journey to Oz with these fun activities that focus on The Wizard of Oz book and movie.
Continue Reading4 Kindergarten Crafts for the Wizard of Oz: Create Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man & Cowardly Lion in Your Classroom
Follow the Yellow Brick Road…we’re off the see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Engage your students in making these cute replicas of the four …
Continue ReadingMax's Breakfast by Rosemary Wells: Activities for Preschool and Early Education Teachers
Max’s Breakfast is one of many books by Rosemary Wells. She is both the author and illustrator of most of her books. Max and his sister Ruby are cute …
Continue ReadingPreschool Activities for Heart Health Month - Art, Science, Nutrition, Games, and More!
When you ask preschoolers about hearts, they in turn talk about red heart shapes associated with Valentine’s Day in February. However, there is …
Continue ReadingPreschool Activity Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Week
Stimulate interest about caring and sharing with this theme unit on Random Acts of Kindness. Use this unofficial holiday in February to present …
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