Word Walls are important for incorporating literacy into an early childhood classroom environment. Word Walls are usually bulletin boards that display important words for the children to see. These words can include names, sight words, theme words, etc. Word Walls can be interactive and change throughout the year. Some early childhood educators place the letters of […]
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Conversation Starters encourage children to talk about themselves. Talking to children is important, especially when you are trying to get to know them. Young children develop speech and language skills, as well as listening skills when engaged in a conversation. As a child care provider and educator, use these conversations starters during circle time, meal
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Prop Boxes are groups of dramatic play materials that are based on a theme. Bring out an Ice Cream Prop Box in the summer (especially during National Ice Cream Month – July). It is easy to put together an Ice Cream Shop Prop Box. Just grab a tote/container, and collect the following items. Large pom pom balls make great
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Because of the many benefits of riding a bike, talking about bikes in early childhood can help children become excited about bikes. We have found 20 books about bikes for preschool children that can be incorporated into your early childhood program. Many say that riding a bike is a rite of passage for young children. Children
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Writing Prompts are a great addition to a literacy center. Journal writing in preschool can be a good way to help children develop communication skills. They can practice phonetic spelling and creative thinking. Here are some good Spring writing prompts for preschoolers: The best part about Spring is… When it rains, I like too… When
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On President’s Day, there are a lot of activities you can do with young children. However, coin activities are easy and popular. Check out some preschool coin activities that can be incorporated around President’s Day or any time of the year that you want to introduce money or coins. Introduce each coin to the children
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November is the month to give thanks, but with the gift-giving season coming up, it is important to teach kids giving thanks when they receive a present. Expressing thanks is something that a child can do from an early age. If a child can talk, they can express “thank you.” Teaching children to send a thank
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Looking for some ways to incorporate candy corns with preschool math activities? Try one of these candy corn math ideas with our free printables. Candy Corn Counting Cut out our Candy Corn number cards and laminate them. Have children place the number of candy corns on each card, corresponding with the number on the husk.
Prop Boxes are fun! Playing Pizza Shop is great anytime (especially during National Pizza Month – October). It is simple to put together a Pizza Shop Prop Box. Just grab a tote/container, and collect the following items. Menus, Order forms, and felt pizza can all be made very easily. Click Here for tote label that
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The Early Childhood Academy is please to offer you a free Acorn Sorting File Folder Game. This allows children to sort acorns by letter and number. Print and cut out the acorn pictures. Laminate. Print File Folder Cover and glue to front of file folder. Print File Folder inserts and glue to inside of file
