Every year, I have my class make banana pudding. This is a “cooking” activity, as well as a fine motor activity because the children have practice slicing the bananas with a knife. This is one of their favorite activities because they love to slice the bananas! We use dull edge knives, such as butter knives. […]
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When I Grow Up I Want to Be…
Today’s post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. What do you want to be when you grow up? Such a fun question to explore with preschoolers! Throughout the year we learn about different occupations through books, field trips and special visitors. One day in the spring, I send home with each preschooler: a […]
Story Elements in Pre-K
Discussing story elements is a great way to encourage discussion and build new vocabulary in Pre-K. Using pictorial symbols makes it easier for young children to learn the elements of a story. Please note: The printable for this activity is currently not available from the site where I got it. I have been trying to […]
Insect Picture Word Cards
These Insect Picture Word Cards will work well with a Bug Theme. Included words are butterfly, caterpillar, ladybug, bee, ant, dragonfly, moth, mantis, cicada, beetle, grasshopper. There are a total of 11 words. Find more word card sets in the Picture Word Cards collection. How to use the word cards: Use these cards in a pocket chart in a writing […]
Math Story Problem Pocket Charts for Spring
These Spring-themed pocket charts help children practice problem-solving along with math skills and literacy skills. These are about a 5-minute Large Group activity that introduces young children to story problems. You can extend these by changing the numbers, and doing them again. To prepare them, just print, laminate, and cut. Point to the words in a […]
Spring Picture Word Cards
This set of 15 Spring Picture-Word Cards includes rabbit, chick, lamb, flower, seeds, sprout, bud, bird, nest, eggs, rainbow, umbrella, kite, Easter eggs, and Easter basket. I did not include any insects in this set, because I have a separate set of Insect Word Cards. Click the link to find more Picture-Word Card collections. How to use the word […]