Great Schools.org

Check out Great schools.org for many ideas and articles on a large variety of topics.

Site Link:
http://www.greatschools.org

Laura Candler

Check out Laura Candler for ideas and resources as well as printables!

Site Link:
http://www.lauracandler.com/filecabinet/

Superteacher worksheets

Check out Superteacher worksheets for free printables!

Site Link:
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com

Education.com

Education.com has free printable preschool worksheets and information for teachers and parents!

Site Link:
http://www.education.com/

Kids Learning Station

Here is a link to printable preschool worksheets on Kids Learning Station!

Site Link:

http://www.kidslearningstation.com/

Pizza Fraction Game Printable

Family Fun has a printable pizza fraction game. I realize this is probably not preschool/kindergarten related, but wanted to share this neat printable idea! Maybe you can pass it on to an older grade teacher you know!

Site Link:
http://familyfun.go.com/autumn/fall-games/pizza-pursuit-930043/

Christmas Program Songs...

It is almost time to start practicing for our Christmas programs!!!

Here are some ideas and resources for your Christmas program prep.

Site Links:
Lillenas Music

Kiddles

DLTK

Everything Preschool

Teachers Help

Little Fun Little Learning

Ministry To Children

Kinderthemes

Progressive Phonics

Check out Progressive Phonics for free phonics books and worksheets. You just need to register (for free!) to have access to their downloadable material.

Site Link:
http://www.progressivephonics.com

Printables

A site for printables:
http://parenting.leehansen.com/Printables/index.shtml

Letter E homework

Here is a quick activity to send home when studying the letter Ee. Give each student an envelope with a note asking their parents to use magazines and newspapers and have their child find and cut out letter Ee's to put into the envelope and return to you.

Thanksgiving ideas

Here are some links to Thanksgiving ideas!

Site links:
http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2010/09/free-printables-for-thanksgiving.html

http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2010/09/easy-snack-recipes-for-thanksgiving.html

http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2010/09/thanksgiving-crafts-for-toddlers.html

http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2010/09/thanksgiving-songbook.html

Getting the attention of your student's and strengthening observation skills

Here is a quick way to get student's attention AND work on their observation skills. Next time you are trying to get your class to be quiet tell them that you have changed something about yourself and they have to be detectives and figure out what is different about your appearance.
Tell the students that once they spot the difference they should raise their hand. Then stand and wait and let your kiddos admire you! Offer a small reward such as a sticker sticker to the first student who can spot the difference in your appearance and raise their hand.

Some examples of ways that you can "change" your appearance are: untuck or tuck in your shirt, put on sunglasses, put a bandaid on your hand, put a sticker on your cheek, etc.

Crafts and things

Visit crafts and things for some cute preschool craft ideas!

Site Link:
http://craftsandartforchildren.blogspot.com/

Elephant theme

Elephant Links:

Site Link:
http://superheroesandprincesses.blogspot.com/2010/09/happy-elephant-appreciation-day.html

http://deborahjstewart.com/2010/08/book-and-activity-for-elmer-the-elephant/

Apples

Here is a link to two Apple Themed Downloads

Site Link:
http://www.spelloutloud.com/2010/09/apple-tree-number-match.html

Reading pointer ideas

These are more for beginning readers but could be used by preschoolers to point to letters, numbers, etc.

Site Link:
http://threejewelsinmycrown.blogspot.com/2010/09/word-pointers-simple-ways-to-support.html

Felt Board

Back of felt board (not super pretty, but it IS just the back)

Finished front side - Pretty

This one is pretty cheap and simple. A frame from the discount section of Hobby Lobby (no glass just the frame) for $2. A piece of foam core from the Dollar Tree for $1 and some felt from Hobby Lobby (use a coupon or get it on sale). Simply cut your foam core to fit in the frame allowing a little room for the felt that will wrap around the foam core and then hot glue your felt around the foam core and slip in the frame.

Storing small supplies

I admit I LOVE to organize. Sometimes I organize myself so much I can't find anything! When I saw a post on Littlest Learnings about using mini tool box storage drawers to organize small supplies I fell in LOVE. After a little searching, I finally found a mini storage drawer at a local store in their hardware section. A little time labeling and I am in LOVE! I used the drawers pictured above for my alphabet tiles. I purchased a second drawer for small art supplies (google eyes, spangles, beads, etc).

Animal Cooke Ark

During our Noah's Ark theme we used Animal Cookies and glued them on 2 by 2 to a construction paper ark shape.

Bulletin Board - Fall

Awesome Apple Pie - Our fall bulletin board. My assistant made this CUTE tree and our students made the apple pies. We tasted apple pie at snack time and then each child dictated their thoughts about the pie to us. We wrote their words on a pie shaped paper. During art time the students used a mixture of cinnamon and gold glitter to decorate construction paper pie tops. We then stapled the pie tops to the paper pies for our bulletin board!

Whoooo's here?

I found this Owl image on scholastic.com and have used it to create a whooo's here board for our student attendance. I have simple library pockets I found at the dollar tree on a piece of foam core board along with the words and graphic. Each student name is on an index card. Every day the teachers help the students locate their index card and place it in a pocket. A quick and easy way to see who is in class!

Guess How Many

With our 4 year old class we are doing a daily "guess how many jar". We record each student's guess on the board, but don't make a big deal about who "wins" or whose guess is close.

So far I have been filling the jar each day and then having the students take turns guessing how many of something (Cookies, gummy bears, etc) are in the jar. Starting this week we will be taking turns sending this plastic jar home with students and asking them to fill the jar with and item of their choice and return it so we can guess how many of that item they put in the jar!

I found this plastic jar over the summer at Hobby Lobby. I like this particular because it is plastic and has a large mouth to fit bigger objects.

Above is a picture of our count down to go home flower. My assistant drew this flower for us to place petals on every 30 minutes. The students know that when the flowers have all the petals on it they are going to go home!

Center name Tags and Organization

In our classroom we conduct an organized "center time" with students moving from center to center at 5 minute intervals. To keep students organized and know what center they are at and what group they belong in, we have created color coded name tags. These name tags are simply a die cut image glued onto a large index card. I have then punched holes in the index card to thread ribbon through. To make these a "break-away" style necklace, I cut the ribbon and applied a piece of adhesive velcro to each side of the ribbon necklace. That way if a student pulls on another students tag it will break apart and not choke the student.

How we use these tags: We have 8 groups and 8 center stations. The students rotate to each station at 5 minute intervals. We signal the time using a timer. Each station has a set of color coded cards that match the colors of the student name tags (blue, orange, purple, etc). The cards list the student names for who is in that color group. These cards are simply construction paper cut into a index card square and laminated then placed on binder rings. When we rotate the teacher in charge of the center flips her card to the color of the next group she should have coming to her. That way the students can look at the colored name tag around their neck and match it to the center they are supposed to visit next!

Poker anyone?

I grabbed these poker chips while shopping at my local WalMart store. The box of 100 was under $2. I already had the garage sale dot stickers (these have SO MANY uses in my classroom). A simple dot sticker in the center of each circle and I can create a counting or alphabet manipulative!

Glitter Glue "textured" Names

Use Glitter Glue to make textured name tags for students. I have run the glitter glue tags through our school laminator once they are dry. Laminating still leaves the raised texture. With the raised texture students can do crayon rubbings, trace the letters, etc.

Auto Dept. Bendy Fun

I found these bendy things in the Auto dept. at my local WalMart. Not sure what they are called or what they are really supposed to be used for, but they are located near the oil section in the automotive dept. They were fifty cents each. I have been picking up one or two every so often to add to my collection. They come in lots of pretty colors. They are threaded on each end (possibly to allow for pouring oil without spills?). The students enjoy making shapes with them, connecting them, looking through them (like a spy lens), pretending they are musical instruments, etc.

My daughter is pictured below showing her shape creation using 2 of our bendy things.

Free Printables from Tire, Need Sleep

Visit Tired, Need Sleep for some great free Printables.

Site Link:
http://tiredneedsleep.blogspot.com/2010/08/math-printables.html

Rain Gutter bookshelves

My classroom last year was pretty small. So, I decided to add rain gutter bookshelves. I added them about halfway through the year and they made a HUGE difference! I purchased my rain gutter and brackets at Lowes. The total cost was around $50. I anchored them using the plastic wall anchores so they are stable. They make selecting and putting away books so much easier for the students and keep the room much neater.

Letter A is for alligator

Completed Jesus Chair

A while back I wrote about our Jesus Chair in my preschool room. My one of my assistants took time this summer to paint and decorate this chair for our room. Here are some photos of the finished product.

David And Goliath - Rock Week!

This week we are going to focus on David and Goliath in preschool class. I plan to use a lot of rock themed activities to supplement this lesson. I wanted to share a couple of things we will be doing in class.

I found a great alphabet printable (see link below) to use with our rocks. To make the rocks, I used River Stones from WalMart ($4.00 a bag) and some scrapbooking alphabet stickers ($1.00 for small basic black letters in upper and lower case). I simply put an upper and lower case sticker on the rock. I am considering putting some mod podge on them to make them last longer and keep the stickers on.

I have an assistant who is quite artsy and is drawing my class a LARGE Goliath so we can practice our gross motor skills and throw marshmellows at it during center time this week.

Here is the link to the alphabet rock printable.

Site Link:
http://www.camilledawn.com/2010/09/alphabet-rocks.html

Little Learners

Check out Little Learners for new preschool learning ideas and links to great sites!

Site Link:
http://littlelearners.georgia.com

A kid's Heart

A kid's Heart has clip art, coloring pages, theme ideas and more!

Site Link:
http://akidsheart.com/

theme ideas!

Step by step Child Care has LOADS of theme ideas, songs, links, etc.

Site Link:
http://stepbystepcc.com/themes2.html

Apples!

Looking for some more apple resources? Check out best kids book site

Site Link:
http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/thispartictopic.cfm?BookTopic=1286

Coloring pages

Check out Super coloring pages.com and first-school for some great alphabet and other themed coloring pages and worksheets!

Site Links:
http://www.first-school.ws

http://www.supercoloring.co

Sunday School Kids

Visit Sunday School Kids for bible related craft ideas and lessons!

Site Link:
http://www.sundayschoolkids.com/

Kidskreate

Visit Kids Kreate for printables and art ideas!

Site Link:
http://www.kidskreate.com

Learning and teaching with preschoolers

Check out Learning and Teaching With Preschoolers for some new theme ideas!

Site Link:
http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com

Princess Bookmarks

Here is a link to printable Disney Princess bookmarks. Might be a good reading program prize for little girls.

Site Link:
http://www.kidskreate.com/images/princess_bookmarks.pdf

Early Childhood Fun

Check out Early Childhood Fun for some new classroom ideas.

Site Link:
http://www.earlychildhoodfun.com

If you Give a Mouse a Cookie

This week we are going to focus on Cookies in my classroom! We will read many cookie books including If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Who to the Cookie From the Cookie Jar, If You Take a Mouse to School, The Chocolate Chippo Hippo and Cookie's week.

Here are some Great Cookie/If You Give a Mouse a Cookie ideas I have found from the web!

Site Links:
http://kidscrafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/mouse_a_cookie_clothespin_math
http://kidscrafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/count_the_cookies_math_mat
http://www.lauranumeroff.com/
http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/mousecookie.html
http://www.teachingheart.net/mousecookie.html
http://school.familyeducation.com/literature/childrens-book/34679.html
http://www.kidssoup.com/ifyougivemouse/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie.html
http://www.thevirtualvine.com/ifyougivea.html
http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/if_you_give_a_mouse_a_cookie.html
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/Literature/LMouse.html
http://kidscrafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/if_you_give_a_mouse_a_cookie_words

Blueberries for Sal

Using the book Blueberries for Sal in the classroom?

Check out this site link on Delightful Learning for resources and learning ideas to go with your book!

Site Link:

http://delightfullearning.blogspot.com/2010/09/blueberries-for-sal.html

Crochet Cupcakes

LOVE these Crochet cupackes by Fowl Single File! Hope I can find some crafty parents or grandparents to make these for my classroom, since I can't crochet ;)

Also check out her blog for some cute tutorials and patterns for sheep bean bags.

Site Link:

http://fowlsinglefile.blogspot.com/

Stay Organized at Home

School has started and things can get messy at home when you are busy in the classroom. Use the printable checklists from Organized Home to help you!

Site Link:
http://organizedhome.com/

Let's Explore

Let's Explore is a site with ideas, tips, downloads and more for children of all ages!

Site Link:
http://lets-explore.net/blog/

Time for Tots on Etsy

Time for Tots is a new Etsy store that features learning kits for little ones.

Site Link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimeforTots?ref=top_trail

Reflection, Inspiration

Everyone needs to slow down and reflect. Visit Ann Voskamp and take a moment to reflect!

The music on her site is wonderful, her photos are beautiful and her words will inspire you.

Site Link:
http://www.aholyexperience.com/

This one is for the music teachers....

Here is a link to a site called Layton Music.

As the site says it is "where music teachers come to play"

Site Link:
http://laytonmusic.wordpress.com

I can teach my child

For ideas, themes, inspiration and crafts visit I can teach my child.

Site Link:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com

ABC Home Preschool

For new ideas on all sorts of topics visit ABC Home Preschool

Site Link:

http://www.abchomepreschool.com/

Math Tub Ideas

This contents of the tubs in this idea is geared for a 2nd grade classroom, but I love the concept of "Math Tubs"! What a great organizational and learning tool!

Site Link:
http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/MathTubs.html

School bus ideas

You might want to use some of these Back to School Bus ideas in your classroom.

Site Link:
http://frymanfour.blogspot.com/2010/09/school-bus-theme.html

Get Ready to Read

Sent home our first Scholastic book order this week and gearing up to start our Monthly Star Readers at home Program for September. If you do similar things in the classroom and want more reading ideas, here is a link to a site called Get Ready to Read.

Site Link:
http://www.getreadytoread.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=105

Cookies Theme Links

Doing a unit on the book If You Give a Mouse a cookie or another Cookie related theme? Here are some links to give some fresh ideas!

Site Links
http://www.thevirtualvine.com/ifyougivea.html


http://www.teachingheart.net/mousecookie.html

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/if_you_give_a_mouse_a_cookie.html

http://www.mrscowan.com/ifyougiveamouse.htm

http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Teachers/Literature/LMouse.html

http://www.amug.org/~jbpratt/education/books/numeroff.html

http://literature.pppst.com/MNO/laura-numeroff.html

http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/mousecookie.html

http://school.familyeducation.com/literature/childrens-book/34679.html

Free Classroom Supplies and Money!

Technology for Teachers shared a post listing 10 ways to get supplies and money for your classroom

Site Link:
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/09/10-ways-to-get-free-money-classroom.html

Eric Carle Art

Totally Tots has a nice round up of Eric Carle art activities.

Site Link:
http://totallytots.blogspot.com/2010/09/crafty-corner-eric-carle.html

Kids Grow Smart with Music

Check out Kiboomu for ideas, games, themes for early childhood.

Site Link:
http://www.kiboomu.com

Noah's Ark

Finishing my Adam and Eve letter A & Apples Unit this week. Gearing up to teach Noah's Ark & the letter B (for Boat) next week!

Here are some Noah's Ark resources & ideas:
Site links:
http://preschoolteachersresource.blogspot.com/2009/02/teaching-about-noahs-ark.html

http://www.dltk-bible.com/guides/god_made_promise.htm

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/week_4__5__and_6.html#Noah

http://www.kidssundayschool.com/Preschool/Lessons/1noah01.php

http://biblekidsfunzone.com/devotions/00sundayschoollessons.html

http://sunday-school-fun-zone.com/freelessons/noahsark.html

http://christian-parenting.suite101.com/article.cfm/make_a_noahs_ark_paper_plate_craft

http://www.first-school.ws/activities/bible/rainbow.htm

http://www.akidsheart.com/bible/ot/nark/nark.htm

http://www.toddlerhomeschool.com/lesson%20plans/animals.html

http://children.calvarychapel.com/site/curriculum.htm

http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2010/02/week-9-noahs-ark.html

Candy Apple gift for Catholic schools week?

It might be a little early, but how about making these with your preschoolers for Catholic schools week or any other time that your school celebrates parents and students!

Image from cute as a fox blog


Here is the link to these SUPER CUTE, cheap and easy Candy Apples and the instructions to make them! Site Link: http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2010/09/candy-apple-gift-from-cute-as-fox.html
You could also visit DLTK-Kids and print this apple page to attach to your candy apple gift!
Site Link for Apple Printable:
http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/an_apple_for_the_parent.htm

Handwriting Practice

A goal I have for all my students is to have them identify AND be able to write their name by the time they leave preschool. Practice on writing their name can be super helpful in meeting these goals. I found the Handwriting worksheets website and used it to make a name page with traceable dots for each student!

Site Link:

http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/

Letter factory game

Image from Amazon.com

Anyone know where I can purchase the game pictured above? It is a family favorite around our house and I would like to add a copy of it to my preschool classroom game collection, so I don't have to transport my personal game back and forth from home! Sadly I can't seem to find a place that still sells this game. It is a WONDERFUL game for preschool aged children to learn letter identification and letter sounds as well as fair play. It is super easy and can be played without the help of an adult because of its talking game controller thing! The official name of the game is the Leapster Letter Factory game. And yes, I have check e-bay!

Child care land

I want to thank Ms. Calvart at Holy Spirit Catholic Preschool for e-mailing me with the following site:
"One of my favorite sites is Childcareland.com. I get a daily email from her. You have to copy what she sends that day or you usually can’t get to it again. She does sell her printouts, etc. periodically but I just try to save everything to my computer. She also has videos on how to do certain projects or using various products and now has added reading books. The daily emails have a Daily Art Project, a Daily Printable, and a Daily Learning Sheet. She includes the patterns and you usually can choose if you want to print in color or black and white."

Site Link:
http://childcareland.com


Below is some additional information from the Childcareland.com creator regarding access to her printables, permission, etc.

Hi... I just wanted to remind everyone how to access my free printables. You can do so by receiving them in an email (you must be set to individual email to receive these). There are also printables in the groups file section ... but that has become full so now I put the newer printables on my free page at childcareland.com. If you want the printables directly in you email you must be set at individual mail.

This is the address for my free printables:
http://www.childcareland.com/free.html

This is the address for our Group Page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shelleylovettsecprintables/

This is the the address for the Files Section:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shelleylovettsecprintables/files/

Terms Of Use:

My free printables may be used for both classroom and home use. They may not be redistributed or altered in any way.

Some Basic Instructions:

I recommend printing on index or cardstock paper for durability. Lamanation is also recommended. If you would like to save on ink set you printer settings to "draft" instead of "normal". The black and white pattens will come out the same... the color will come out lighter than what the original is.

This message will be sent every two weeks as a reminder.

Thank you... and I hope you enjoy the printables!!

Shelley A. Lovett

http://www.childcareland.com
Early Learning Activities For Pre-K and Kindergarten

http://www.earlychildhoodprintables.com
Free and membership printables

Bubbles

We are preparing to study the letter B in our preschool next week. I am searching for Bubble activities/ideas and have compiled a list of the following bubble site that I wanted to share:

http://www.tooter4kids.com/Bubbles/Activities_Recipes.htm

http://stepbystepcc.com/bubbles3.html

http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?t=6331

http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/69082.aspx

http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/preschool_themes/bubbles/bubble_art.htm

http://www.effective-preschool-activities-and-games.com/art-activities-bubble-paint.html

Color Word boards

Below is a picture of one of my color boards in action! I simple found pictures of objects in a certain color and glued them onto a piece of poster board. Then, I used the school's die cut machine to cut out letters that spell the color. I traced around the letters on the poster board in black marker to form a blank outline of the color word. Then I laminated the board and construction paper letters. A little velcro on each letter and inside each letter outline and I am able to have my students "help" me spell each color word!

Trifold Board Calendar

Below is a photo of my trifold board calendar. I used Velcro on ALL parts of this calendar. It took A LOT of Velcro, but it makes the calendar so very interactive! I can take the months of the year off, pass them out and let the kiddos help me place them in order (same with the days of the week. On the back of each "flap" of the trifold board, I have used velcro to secure zip lock baggies that hold the calendar #'s. To hold the larger month headings, I used velcro to secure a large manila envelope.

The best part about this calendar is it works well in a small room, can be stored away quickly and neatly, can be used at children's level (especially during circle time where children are seated on the floor) and can be moved around and used in various locations of the classroom!

Line Up Song

To remind students how to "Line up Quietly" use this song set to the tune of

Where is Thumbkin:
Line up quiet ly
Line up quiet ly
Fac ing front
Fac ing frontHands and feet are sti ll
Hands and feet are sti ll
Voi ces off
Voi ces off

Before I start my song, I tell the students that when I am done singing the song I should see them facing front with hands at their sides and voices off ready to walk in line! Gives the students a moment to situate and prepare themselves before we walk anywhere!

Count down to go home

Have any little ones who are anxious in school and need to "count down" until they are picked up? Draw a flower in black marker on poster board making sure you put enough petals for each 30 minutes your students will be in school (in our case 6), then cut out "petals" using pretty construction paper. Laminate to make it sturdy then place velcro on the back of your construction paper petals and on the outlines of the petals on the poster board. Place a petal on the flower for each 30 minutes you are in school. Tell the students that they will go home when the entire flower is complete!

Kindergarten prayer, motivation

Check out this post from Ramblings of a crazy woman for a neat back to school kit and prayer for Kindergarteners!

Site Link:
http://jennwa.blogspot.com/2010/08/kindergarten-survival-kit-and-back-to.html

Steve Spangler Science

Steve Spangler Science has neat science has classroom kits other neat science related kits to purchase.

Site Link:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com

Artists Helping Children

Visit Artists Helping Children for printables, craft ideas and more!

Site Link:
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org

Just preschool themes

Visit just preschool themes for theme ideas!

Site Link:
http://justpreschoolthemes.com/

Action Alphabet

Action Alphabet is a members only site that offers lots of various preschool lesson plans and printables for about $15 a month.

Site Link:
http://www.actionalphabet.com/Home.html

Ziggity Zoom

Visit Ziggity Zoom for educational printables and more!

Site Link:
http://www.ziggityzoom.com/index.php

Teacher week

Check out Teacher week at Babbling Abby!

Site Link:
http://babblingabby.blogspot.com/

Make some I Spy jars!

Check out this tutorial for I Spy Jars from Quirky Momma!

Site Link:
http://quirkymomma.com/2009/i-spy-jar/

Story + Art

Check out the great Story + Art Activities and ideas from A Mommy's Adventure.

Site Link:
http://www.amommysadventures.com/2009/08/start.html

Three pigs playset

Here is a tutorial for a three pigs playset!

Site Link:
http://www.funwithmama.com/2009/09/three-little-pigs-play-set/

Clipping activity tutorial

Here is an idea and tutorial to make your own clipping practice!

Site Link:
http://quirkymomma.com/2010/clip-toy-for-toddlers/

TES

Sign up for TES and you can search their database of FREE teacher lessons and ideas! There are printables and downloads.

Site Link:
http://www.tes.co.uk/home.aspx

Pizza Activity from All Join In

Here is a neat pizza themed activity from the site All Join In

Site Link:
http://alljoinin.blogspot.com/2010/05/pizza-parlor.html

Bulletin Board ideas continued

Little Illuminations just posted some photos and information for bulletin boards for this year!

Site Link:
http://littleilluminations.blogspot.com/2010/08/bulletin-boards-for-new-school-year.html

Whole group games...

Visit Heidisongs Resources for some great whole group games/circle time fun!

Site Link:
http://heidisongs.blogspot.com/2010/08/whole-group-games-and-activities-entry.html

Graduation ideas

Although it is a little early in the year to think about graduation, these are some great ideas to file away for the future! The year will go fast.


Site Link:
http://www.pre-kpages.com/endofyear/

Preschool worksheets

A link to free printable preschool worksheets!

Site Link:
http://www.freeprintable.com/free-printable-preschool-worksheets

KidzClub

Kidzclub has loads of free printables for you to use in the classroom!

Site Link:
http://www.kizclub.com

Songs for Teaching

Not a good singer, but have "lyrics" that are set to traditional Children's songs? Can't remember the beat of a song?

Check out Songs for Teaching to find instrumental versions of songs! You can download individual instrumental songs for $1 and up! You can also find LOTS of neat songs and albums and use in your classroom.

Site Link:
http://www.songsforteaching.com/

Curious George

Doing a Monkey or Curious George theme? Don't forget to visit Curious George.com for LOTs of coloring pages and some worksheet/acitivty pages to print.

Site Link:
http://www.curiousgeorge.com

AIMS Educational Foundation

For Acitivites Integrating Math and Science visit AIMS!

Site Link:
http://www.aimsedu.org

Learning Zone Express

Learning Zone Express has nutrition education and life education products for sale.

Site Link:
http://www.learningzonexpress.com

School Expres.com

School Express.com has 16000 free worksheets for teachers. Worksheets are classified by age/grade level. They also have Eworkbooks to print!

Site Link:
http://schoolexpress.com

Preschool Post.com

Preschool Post.com has free Christian curriculum resources for preschool!

Site Link:
http://preschoolpost.com/

Chez Beeper Bebe

Check out Chez Beeper Bebe for some printables and interesting crafts for your classroom!

Site Link:
http://chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com

Teacher Blogs

Check out these blogs written by fellow teachers!

Teacher blogs are a great place to find new links, get tips, ideas, etc.

Site links
Caffeinated Teacher
Teacher Stuff
Confessions From The Desk of A Future Teacher

Miss Mary's Preschool Ideas

Visit Miss Mary's Preschool Ideas for quick and easy ideas to use in your preschool classroom!

Site Link:
http://www.preschool-activities.com/index.php?id=180

Bible Kids fun Zone

Bible Kids Fun Zone offers an online subscription based Sunday School lesson program for preschool aged children.

Site Link:
http://biblekidsfunzone.com

Kids Matter

Visit Kids matter for new posts almost daily! Ideas, Printables and more!


Site Link
Kids Matter

Teaching Heart Mom

Check out Teaching Heart Mom and her other site Teaching Heart for some neat ideas and printables.

Site Links
Teaching Heart Mom
Teaching Heart.net

A magical Childhood

The blog a magical childhood has some great inspiration! AND for parents out there it provides a wonderful reminder to SLOW DOWN (something I need to remember) and help make these fleeting moments for our children MAGICAL.

Site Link:
http://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/

Need Help!

I am putting a request out for bulletin board ideas! Combining my classroom has resulted in my having about 6 bulletin boards (some large and some small) to cover!!!! I am wanting to keep the boards "fresh" and "new" as often as possible and am in need of inspiration. Unfortunately I have a small (almost invisible) personal budget to purchase pre-made sets for ALL these boards each month, so I must get CREATIVE and do some crafting for these boards! :) Please leave a comment with any bulletin board ideas you might have for preschool.

Thanks
Jen

Mrs. Meach Emergent Readers

I have mentioned Mrs. Meachum's Site before, but wanted to share a specific link to some great ideas and downloads!

Visit the following link to get some great emergent reader downloads!

Site Link:
http://www.jmeacham.com/emergent.readers.htm#shapes.colors

Alphabet box

Visit Itty Bitty Love for some great ideas on how to use your Alphabet box!

Site Link:
http://ittybittylove.blogspot.com/2009/09/alphabet-box.html

School Lunch for a year

Found this blog called Fed up with Lunch. A teacher is attempting to eat school lunch for an entire year to prove the lack of nutritional value.

Interesting reading...



Site Link:
http://fedupwithschoollunch.blogspot.com

Ice Cream Paint

A great art activity for an ice cream unit

http://deborahjstewart.com/2010/07/puffy-ice-cream-cones-in-preschool/

Catholic Tool Box

Visit the Catholic Tool Box for Religion Lesson Plans!

Site Link:
http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/p/pk-k-lesson-plan-page.html

Ingles 360

Visit Ingles 360 for theme ideas and resources!


Site Link:
http://www.ingles360.net/Freebies/freebies.html

What We Do

Visit the Indoor Activities section of the blog What we do for links to great indoor ideas for learning in your classroom!

Site Link:
http://momandkiddo.blogspot.com/p/indoor-activities.html

Carl's Corner

Whew! Carl's Corner has LOADS of information, ideas, handouts, printables on a VAST range of preschool and kindergarten topics!

Site Link:
http://www.carlscorner.us.com/

Saint's coloring pages

Here is a place to find Saint coloring pages!

Site Link:
http://home.comcast.net/~sborders/coloringsaints/index_files/home.html

Clip art links

http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/

http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/

Game Board Printables

This post might be for the older grade teachers! So. after visiting this site if you don't find it meets your needs, please pass the link on to those in who teach the "Big Kids" !

Visit Game Boards for ready made printable games!

Site Link:
http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/gameboard.htm

Heidi Songs has "creative Kindergarten curriculum". Check out this site for some neat ideas!



Site Link:
http://heidisongs.blogspot.com/

Camping theme

Visit Sew What 4 U to see some camping theme ideas for your classroom!

Site Link:
http://www.sewwhat4ucorp.com/campkindergarten.htm

Catholic Icing

Visit Catholic Icing for great Catholic crafts and ideas!



Site Link:
http://www.catholicicing.blogspot.com/

Button Snake

How about making this button snake for your preschoolers to practice with?

Site Link:
http://thetobyshow.typepad.com/the_toby_show/2009/05/cheap-easy-button-snake.html

Fabric Memory Game

Visit Nancy's Couture to see how she made this fabric memory game! This would also be a neat idea to use different textured fabrics and make a sensory memory game.

Site Link:
http://nancyscouture.blogspot.com/2010/03/game-on.html

I Spy Bag

How neat would these Eye Spy bags be for your classroom? Visit Craftiness is not Optional for a tutorial!

Site Link:
http://theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-spy-bag-tutorial.html

Making Friends

The site Making Friends has some neat Bible Paper dolls, craft ideas and more!

Site Link:
http://www.makingfriends.com

Kinderdi

Check out Kinderdi for some cute crafts including a felt very hungry caterpillar story prop craft for you classroom!

Site Link:
http://kinderdi.blogspot.com/2010/07/very-hungry-caterpillar-story-props.html

Family Education

Visit Family Education for great articles, ideas and printables! The entire site can be searched by age to find EXACTLY what you are looking for.

Site Link:
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/

Stop by Mama to 3 blessings for some GREAT homemade manipulative ideas!

Site Link:
http://mamato3blessings.blogspot.com/

Tiny tots learning and growing

Check out Tiny Tots learning and growing for some great crafts, and cute lesson ideas!

Site Link:
http://tinytotslearning.blogspot.com/

Easy way to count 100 days

Here is a quick and easy way to count your 100 days:

Go to Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and pick up some scrapbook boarder pages like these: (measures 2x12 or close). During circle time use a marker to write the # of day. Use the strips to make a paper chain and keep adding to the chain until you reach 100!

To make this super simple and CHEAP, look for the paper on sale or use your store coupon.

A simple way to count to 100 for just a couple of dollars.

Triciarennea

Check out the blog Tricia-Rennea for some CUTE free printables perfect for parties or classrooms!

Site Link:
http://triciarennea.blogspot.com/search/label/printable

Printables on Etsy

Here is a list of Shops selling printables and file folder games on Etsy.

Remember to check seller ratings, and policies prior to purchase!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HandsOnLearningFun

http://www.etsy.com/shop/EdufeltandMore

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LearnandGrow

Felt Story board pieces on ETSY

Here are some sellers on ETSY that make felt story board pieces.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/teachablemoment

http://www.etsy.com/shop/1StressLESSTeacher

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GlitterfulStories


http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorytellingFun

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunFeltStories

http://www.etsy.com/shop/risingmoonadventures

Please note although I HAVE ordered from ETSY previously for other craft items and projects, I have NOT ordered from any sellers listed above. Be sure to check seller ratings and shop policies prior to purchasing!

Not Just Cute

Check out Not Just Cute for ideas in dramatic play, science, Motor Skills, Social Skills and more!

Site Link:
http://notjustcute.com/

Fun With Mama

Check out this post about the best of Fun With Mama for lots of neat ideas!

Site Link:
http://www.funwithmama.com/2010/07/best-of-fun-with-mama-1st-year.html

Payloadz

Here is a link to a site for printables.

Site Link:
http://store.payloadz.com/results/results.asp?m=59327

Kindergarten's 3 R's

Check out Kindergarten's 3 R's for classroom decor post. Also be sure to look at the categories listed on the left of this blog for links to more inspiration!

Site Link:
http://kidney-garden.blogspot.com/2010/06/classroom-decor-themes.html

Chalk Talk

Check out Chalk Talk for more pre-k and kindergarten links and ideas!

Site Link:
http://larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com/

Classroom Helpers

Pre-K Pages has a great post on classroom helpers!

Site Link:
http://www.pre-kpages.com/helpers/

Top 20 Websites

Making teachers Nerdy has a list of their top 20 websites.

Site Link:
http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/Top-20-Websites-Teacher-Should-Start-2010-2011-Year-Without-9213932

K is for Kindergarten

The blog K is for Kindergarten has a really great post about how you can use duplo blocks and avery labels to help students learn to spell words!

Site Link:
http://iteachkinderkids.blogspot.com/2010/07/really-great-idea.html

Body Smart blog

Check out the Body Smart Blog for Physical education, health and outdoor play ideas!

Site Link:
http://bodysmartblog.org/

Felt Birthday Chair Cover

How about making a simple felt chair back cover to celebrate student's birthday's?

Site Link:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/birthday-throne-chair-covers-668997/

Sensory Bottles

Check out these sensory bottle recipes on quality kids crafts!

Site Link:
http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/kidscrafts_sensorybottles.html

Hubbard's Cupboard

Check out Hubbard's Cupboard for preschool and kindergarten lesson plans, ideas and printables.

Topics on Hubbard's Cupboard include Religion, literacy, math, holidays, social studies

Site Link:
http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/index.html

jojoebi

Check out Jojebi for more montessori links and lots of free downloads! There are also some very cute crafty ideas.

Site link:
http://jojoebi.blogspot.com

Alphabet Bag inspiration

Counting Coconuts mentions the Alphabet bags by jojoebi. They are sooo cute and creative I thought they deserved a link on here too! Go check out this photo stream for inspiration.

Site Link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jojoebi/sets/72157601187374501/with/993851224/

Alphabet Box on Counting Coconuts

I LOVE this Alphabet box post on Counting Coconuts! LOADS of information, pictures, ideas for creating your own alphabet box!

Site Link:
http://countingcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/06/alphabet-box-part-i.html

Living Montessori Now

Check out Living Montessori Now for an explination of the montessori method (if you are unfamiliar). At Living Montessori you will also find TONS of great hands real life lessons/ideas and application methods for your preschool classroom!

Site Link:

http://livingmontessorinow.com/

Scarf Dancing

Check out the scarf dancing feature on Preschool Rock!

Site Link:
http://fitness.preschoolrock.com/index.php/activities/creative-movement-activity---scarf-dancing

storytelling fun

Check out storytelling fun.com for great felt sets!

http://www.storytellingfun.com

Filth Wizardy

Check out Filth Wizardry for some interesting ideas for preschool play!

I especially LOVE their homemade lightbox sandtable!

http://www.filthwizardry.com/2010/06/diy-sand-art-lightbox.html

Circus Themed Resources

A circus theme in preschool! A fun idea, but remember that some children can be afraid of clowns. Here are some links to circus themed fun for preschool! I will be posting and adding some more circus theme ideas I have created/designed in the near future!


http://www.tlsbooks.com/themedworksheets.htm

http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/circus/index.htm

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Circus/

http://www.angelfire.com/dc/childsplay/Circus_Theme.htm

http://www.fastq.com/~jbpratt/education/theme/circus.html

http://www.showmomthemoney.com/circus-preschool-theme-crafts-for-kids/

http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?t=3578

http://searchwarp.com/swa495109-Summer-Themes-For-Preschool-Classroom-Circus-Activities.htm

http://www.ehow.com/list_5959655_preschool-circus-theme-ideas.html

http://www.preschooleducation.com/acircus.shtml

http://www.kidsparkz.com/circus.html

http://www.k-3teacherresources.com/circus-theme-unit.html


http://www.the-preschool-professor.com/preschool-circus-theme.html


http://www.preschooleducation.com/scircus.shtml

http://www.preschoolcoloringbook.com/color/cpcircus.shtml

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3k0Jy7LSCg#

http://www.perfectlypreschool.com/Preschool-Lesson-Plans/Circus/index.php

http://justpreschoolthemes.com/circus-crafts-and-activities/