A collection of ideas for teaching patterns in Pre-K and Preschool. Large Group Activities People Patterns At large group, we begin each new pattern by making people patterns. Children line up boy/girl, or sit/stand, or happy/sad faces. I also sometimes have them hold something, such as colored construction paper for a color pattern, or pictures […]
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Pattern Block Mats
I made these pattern block mats using Photoshop. Each mat comes in color and blackline, depending on your preference. The blackline mats offer more of a challenge as children figure out which shape goes in the space. Pattern blocks teach children about shapes and geometry, as well as develop their visual discrimination skills. Click on […]
Name Writing Practice Activities for Preschoolers
Here are some name writing practice activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners. These ideas are hands-on and fun for kids and will encourage them to learn to write their names. With a classroom full of preschool children, it helps to have students who know how to write their own name on their paper. Different children will […]
Digital Learning: Good News and Bad, The Read Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease, Ch. 7
Today I’m hosting Chapter 7 of the Summer Book Study of Jim Trelease’s book The Read Aloud Handbook. Find more details about the book study here with a schedule. Chapter 7 is titled “Digital Learning: Good News and Bad”. I love technology and I love my gadgets. I believe digital learning has a place in education. However, I also […]
Rainforest Theme
Pre-K & Preschool theme ideas for learning about animals that live in the rainforest. Find more Wild Animal Activities for Pre-K Books Check here for a complete list of Rainforest Books Rainforest Large Motor Games Baby Python Dance After reading the book, Verdi, we dance with Baby Pythons (a piece of yellow yarn). We use […]
Forest Theme
Pre-K & Preschool theme ideas for learning about forest animals, trees, and leaves. Find more Forest Activities for Pre-K What we learn about trees: Books Click here for a complete list of Books about Forest Animals Forest & Leaf Fine Motor Bird Beaks Fine Motor Activity Cut pipe cleaners into smaller pieces and shape them to […]