Who doesn’t love penguins?? Teaching about penguins is so much fun for preschoolers! Below we share several penguin books that are perfect for young children. Plus, Penguin 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 …
October is filled with excitement with Columbus Day and Halloween. Plus it is National Pizza Month and National Popcorn Popping Month. There are plenty of opportunities to read to children, so here are some favorite October books for preschoolers: Columbus Day Books: Halloween Books: Popcorn Books: Pizza Books: October Interesting Facts: October (Oct.) is …
Watermelons can be a great topic of interest in the summer months. Did you know that July is National Watermelon Month and August 3 is National Watermelon Day? In addition to eating watermelon for snack, check out 12 watermelon preschool books to share with children: There are also several Watermelon Coloring Books: Some Interesting …
Young children love story time, and while puppets can serve many purposes…using them is a fun way to make books come to life for preschoolers. Here are twelve Book Character Hand Puppets that you can use to enhance storytelling: Excerpt from Storytelling With Hand Puppets and Books Oral language is the basis for literacy. Language-oriented …
Science is all around us, and children naturally want to understand the world around them. Providing books, especially in the science area, is a good way for children to gain basic science knowledge. Here is a collection of general science books that are appropriate for preschoolers. 12 Science Books for Preschoolers: …
With everything going on surrounding COVID-19, it is highly recommended that adults talk to and have conversations with children about the disease, and all of today’s current procedures. We have put together a list of books that talk about COVID, Social Distancing, and Masks that are geared towards young children. Adults can play an …
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Talking to young children about diversity and race is necessary. A baby’s brain can notice race-based differences from as young as 6 months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and by ages 2 to 4, children can internalize racial bias. Child care educators have an important role to play in fostering young children’s …
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Talking to children about how germs spread and the importance of handwashing can be a difficult subject. We found several books about germs geared towards preschool children that can help you. 15 Books about Germs for Preschool: Try one of these fun, interactive activities to teach children about germs and how to …
Polar bears and winter animals should be included in a preschool curriculum during January and February. We have found 25 books about polar bears for preschool children that can be incorporated into your early childhood program. 25 Books about Polar Bears for Preschool: Ten polar bear facts from National Geographic …
November is filled with excitement with Election Day, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving. There are plenty of opportunities to read to children, so here are some favorite November books for preschoolers: Election Day Books: Veteran’s Day Books: Thanksgiving Books: There is also the book, In November. Description: In November, the air grows cold and the …
