A collaborative blog by Pre K and Kindergarten specialists. Child growth and development, information, free printables.
2 years & up. Arch and Tunnel block set adds a new dimension to your block play experiences. Learn to balance the pieces in just the right way and add curvature to your block buildings for a variety in structure. Each arch is made of birch wood. Set includes two large tunnels and eight smaller arches. Measures: Tunnel: 11"W x 11"D x 5.5"H, Arch: 11"W x 3"D x 5.5"H. 10 pieces.
The Kaplan Depth & Complexity chart is a way to promote complex and in-depth analysis of academic and non-academic content.
TAKE THE AUTOIMMUNE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS PLEDGE! By Niki Wyre Welcome to the RA Chicks Autoimmune Arthritis Awareness Pledge program. One of our main goals of RA Chicks is to help raise awareness of Rheumatoid Arthritis and other autoimmune arthritis conditions. I am asking you, a member of RA Chicks or friend and family of a …
12 months & up. Explore the lives of babies from around the world as you teach children about other cultures. Vibrant colors and fun illustrations make these books a delight.
I am quite excited for the beginning of the school year! There isn't any project work hanging from the ceiling so it looks bare to me!! :) Hope you enjoy! 1st whole room view Please excuse the fact that some of the signs are not "straight." This is my center choice board. The kids have name tags that hang on the hooks. Computer center and word wall SmartBoard Calendar time! All of my bookshelves are polka-dotted! Writing Center Reading center I am super proud of my new chair pockets! My sweet mother made them! They are all blue canvas but they have different color polka-dot ribbon for each table! 3rd whole room view :) Hope everyone is having a great start of school!
Use these wonderful Multicultural Families of the World Diverse Family Structures Posters to introduce your children to a variety of families. This set of posters celebrates the diverse family groups that make up our world! Children will enjoy connecting with families similar to theirs and learning about different ones. The high quality images help your children understand different family relationships, while recognizing the bonds that all families share. Set of 8 posters. Measures 11"L x 8.5"W.
Encourage your students to help decorate the classroom with this DIY Kindness Board. With this engaging activity everyone is involved in lighting up the board with their acts of kindness.
3 years & up. Help your children count and sort with this Primer Practice Balance With Clear Buckets for Developing Math Skills. Children will exercise their critical thinking skills as they count out pieces to achieve equilibrium. This activity promotes fine motor skills, color recognition, and discovery. Great for individual or small group play. Includes removable, transparent .5-liter buckets for comparing liquids or solids. One gram sensitivity.
3 years & up. Encourage your children to explore sand or loose dirt with this exciting Aluminum Scoops & Sifter Set for Discovery and Sand Table Play. This rust-proof aluminum set is perfect for exploration, STEM activities, or prospecting for cool rocks. Includes a pan sifter, four nesting cans with two perforated bottoms, and three scoops. The scoops have 3"L handles and extra wide scoops. Pan sifter measures 9"D.
12 months & up. This board book series helps children on their journey of social and emotional development. Each book introduces different concepts teaching young children that words can hurt and germs aren't for sharing.
Plan, design and implement preschool learning centers that inspire young children with these tips from Kaplan Early Learning Company.
Plan and implement a preschool literacy center that develops literacy/language skills in young children with these tips from Kaplan Early Learning.
Take a walk on the wild side. Our Iris Apfel Jingle Jungle Rug draws inspiration from the fashion icon's love of animal figurines she's collected on her travels. This lively design features a delightful assortment of animals - monkeys, sloths, giraffes, zebras, and more - surrounded by tropical flora. The bold and bright color palette is contrasted against a neutral background that allows the motifs to stand out to the eye. Water-resistant, stain-resistant, and machine-washable.
This mobile book centre can store books and other manipulatives on all 4 sides. Unit turns easily on dual-wheel nylon casters, offering mobility and access to all sides. This versatile unit is an ideal centerpiece for the classroom reading center. Or roll to different learning areas to inspire self-selected reading. 2 sides have storage shelves and 2 sides have display shelves. Baltic birch. Details 60cm W x 60cm D x 109cm H (23-1/2" W x 23-1/2" D x 43" H). 28kg (61lbs) 6 display shelves 6 recessed shelves offer storage for books and toys in a unique configuration Built from premium 15mm-width birch plywood, joined with sturdy wood-screws and dowels Features rounded, smooth-sanded corners and edges Easy-to-clean, UV protective finish helps prevent scratches and stains
Word Wall offers preprinted, repositionable words and letters to help students learn to read. Each word is self-adhesive and sticks to most smooth surfaces, such as wood, metal, and even painted cinder blocks. The bulletin board set comes down as easily as it goes up without damaging your walls. Word Wall set includes 100 precut high-frequency words, 26 precut color-coded letters in both uppercase and lowercase, and 12 blank pieces. Carson Dellosa Education Quick Stick Repositionable Word Wall, Assorted, 1 / Pack (Quantity)
Learning environments are an important topic as more and more teachers try to make their classrooms into places that support and inspire learning. This book shows early childhood teachers step-by-step how small changes can transform their classrooms into wondrous environments for children to learn and grow by using "before" and "after" pictures. Written in simple, down-to-earth language, this book introduces and describes the philosophy behind creative learning environments based on current early childhood education research. 160 pages. Paperback.
This easel is an important tool in promoting creativity and messy play. Toddlers can enjoy art activities because it is at their height. Encourage children to use their imagination and create masterpieces from a sturdy medium. Adjust the height of the double painting surfaces from 8 1/2" to 16" high. Minimal assembly is required. The easel folds flat for storage. Easel is 40"H, work panel is 24" W x 24" H. Mat sold separately.
A world of friends! These multicultural dolls are outstanding for helping young children begin to understand diversity in cultures. Each 16", soft vinyl doll comes complete with clothes. Encourages dramatic and role playing activities Provides opportunity for exploring similarities and differences in cultures in non-stereotypical way Supports learning of social roles in the family and community Promotes cooperation, pro-social behavior and conflict resolution Premium quality, rooted hair and articulating arms, legs & head Removable clothing to mix & match Clothing is machine washable Clothing colors vary Not anatomically correct
Children will love to explore and investigate the world of numbers with these tactile, engraved number pebbles. Cast from a resin and stone mix.Durable for use in sand, water and small world play. .This set includes two each of numbers 0-10 .22 pebbles.Size: 3 – 4.5cm.
Toddlers will love role playing social situations at the well designed Toddler Marketplace. This marketplace features beautifully angled shelves to hold bins and display products and a flat storage shelf below for additional items. The counter is perfectly sized for toddlers at 18" and the striped awning adds to the appeal. The clear display window has signs for a pet shop, farmers market, grocery store, and puppet theater. Bins, toys, and shopping cart are not included. Measures 26"W x 36"H x 14"D. Assembly required. Awning is spot wash only.
This quote says it all for me: "I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to." My small place is my studio area in the corner of my living room. My Whimcees are all the dolls, bears and other creatures that I sew from cloth or sculpt from clay, the cards and papercraft projects that I create. It is with this blog I hope to share my world created in my small space.
Bond, laminate, and create with one simple machine! The Xyron 900 Creative Station Laminator does it all, with no heat or electricity required. Just insert your item and turn the handle. A built-in trimmer adds the finishing touches for professional-looking results every time. Interchangeable...
18 months & up. Scoop®, dig, pour and more! Children love playing in the sand, and this set is just right for your Sand Table or play area. Rugged plastic sand set includes a total of 20 pieces - four 7" high buckets with handles, and four each: shovels, hand diggers, scoops with handles, and large sieves. Pieces and colors may vary from those shown.
