A couple of weeks ago I mentioned in THIS post how I would be taking a giant step forward in “stepping up” my sight word instruction this upcoming year. Not that I need to “teach” sight words any differently, but offer continuous and hands on ways for my kiddos to practice them. Another area I will be offering […]
This fun rhyming game is perfect for introducing rhyming to preschoolers! It works especially well when you've tried everything else and can't get it to click. #rhyming #phonologicalawareness #preschool
Nursery Rhymes, Fingerplays & Songs Printables - free resource for preschool circle time literacy activities including songs, rhymes, and fingerplays
Here is fun and simple way to practice rhyming words with kids! All you need are some flashcards with rhyming words, some magnetic bingo chips, and one magnet per child. Actually, any other kind of token or counter to be … Continue reading →
The skill of rhyming is so important for children in preschool and kindergarten! I love to read rhyming books to help children develop an ear for rhymes. This is the ultimate list of rhyming books! #rhyming #phonologicalawareness #booklist #booksforkids
Rhyming games for preschoolers that are fun, engaging, and super low prep. These rhyming activities will get the kids learning to rhyme fast!
Phonemic awareness skills are the foundation for competent readers. Students who have mastered these skills in the first two years of formal schooling often progress easily with their reading skills, as they have developed one of the essential reading foundations; phonemic awareness. For a more in depth look at phonological and phonemic awareness click here. […]
Our your students having are learning or having problems with their time tables? Here is a series of rhymes 2 to 10 that can help them memorize their tables. There is also a quiz for each table (2 to 10) included that uses the rhymes for a hint and has the answer in blank. This does not include the...
Fun rhyming activities for kids to try at home.
Movement games for children are great for hands-on homeschooling: clapping, bean bag games, marching. Learn how to make and pass bean bags.
Get moving and rhyming with this gross motor rhyming game for kids.
Here is a collection of the absolute best rhyming songs for kids! They're perfect songs to teach rhyming in home or in the classroom.
About the Book Join Nate and his friends as they work puzzles in this activity book. Book Synopsis Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!Big Nate Fun Blaster will rock your socks off! This second Big Nate themed activity book is bursting with awesome all new activities for Nate fans, including trivia quizzes, super sudoku puzzles, crackable codes, create-your-own comics, amazing mazes, poetry slams, ridiculous rhymes, marvelous Mad Libs, and much more.Nate's New York Times bestselling world comes to life with a ton of black-and-white illustrations...some of which YOU get to create!Big Nate Fun Blaster is a great addition to the bestselling collection of Big Nate books, sure to be enjoyed by all fans of Big Nate.Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!" From the Back Cover Big Nate Fun Blaster will rock your socks off! This second Big Nate themed paper-over-board activity book is bursting with awesome NEW activities for Nate fans, including trivia quizzes (How well do you know Nate?), Timber Scout badges, super sudoku puzzles, crackable codes, create your own comix, amazing mazes, poetry slams, ridiculous rhymes, marvelous Mad Libs, and much more. Nate's world pops off the pages with more than 500 black-and-white illustrations . . . that YOU get to help create! Review Quotes "Big Nate is funny, big time." -- Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidPraise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Though Nate may not achieve the fame he seeks with his classmates, this sharp-witted and unflappable protagonist just might find it with readers." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Thank goodness sequels are planned!" -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: 'Laugh-out-loud!" -- School Library JournalPraise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Nate's persistent good cheer and moxie make him a likeable new proxy for young misfits." -- BooklistPraise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "What carries the day are the zany illustrations and unflagging enthusiasm of Nate himself." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPraise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: "The millions of Wimpy Kid fans will be thrilled to find another cartoon buddy to read about, this good-hearted king of detention." -- Horn Book (starred review)Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: "Fans will be in heaven; thank goodness number three is already on the way." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: "Even the most jaded middle-schooler will find much to laugh about here." -- Horn Book MagazinePraise for BIG NATE ON A ROLL: "[T]he slickest of this series...On a roll indeed!" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Identifying rhyming words is an important component of phonological awareness. It helps young children hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words. Developing a student’s phonological awareness is important to developing a good reader. A simple way to explain rhyming words to students is they are words that have the same sound at the end. Young […]
Nursery Rhymes activities unit bundle for Kindergarten, with literacy printables and math companion activities, worksheets, and Nursery Rhyme Olympic
Teach how to rhyme in kindergarten with simple hand motions. Here is one way to make rhyming orally easier to teach in kindergarten.
Rhyming songs for kids are a double win! They are fun to sing and have tons of learning benefits, too. Here are our favorites!
Unfortunately the world is a scary place and there are people out there who prey on children. No doubt, it is a very important issue that all parents must address – and one that requires ongoing, open communication with their children. The single most important thing to remember when teaching your children about stranger danger is to instill confidence, rather than fear. You want to equip your child with the knowledge and strategies they will need to protect themselves in dangerous situations. Also, keep your child’s age and maturity level in mind and base lessons upon that. Again, stranger danger lessons should be ongoing – adapt the conversation as your child grows as he/she is likely to encounter different types of situations. The story Little Red Riding Hood story is an appropriate opportunity to address a safety issue that we altogether much rather not even think about or contemplate:child abduction; nonetheless it requires our attention to help our children avoid the unthinkable. Teaching preschool stranger danger will help your child practice safety techniques if he is approached by a stranger. Child safety is more than telling your child "Don't talk to strangers." It includes practicing or role playing rules for staying safe. To begin, show your child a picture of who is a stranger and who is not a stranger. A parent simply can't tell a child how to be safe. It takes practice. Discuss and role play these situations with your preschool-age child. Explain the consequences and dangers of talking to a stranger. Teach your child these ten rules: Grownups who need help should ask another grownup for help. This includes someone who asks for directions or wants to show you an animal. You may talk to another person if I am with you or if I tell you it is ok. Otherwise, you should not tell someone you don't know your name or where you live. Stay within my visual range when we are together in public. This is especially true if we are at the park or in a big store. If we get separated in a store, ask a store person for help. Police officers or security guards will also help you find me. Do not leave with someone you don't know. I will never ask a stranger to bring you to me. If a grownup you don't know gets too close, back away or run for assistance. If this person threatens you, yell "I don't know you" so others know you do not know this person. Do not take anything from a stranger, especially lollies, an animal, money or a ride in a car. If you feel scared, leave the area and find someone who will help you. Know how and when to call 000. Trust the person who answers and answer the questions they ask you. They will help you. Teach your child their full name, address and telephone number.Let your child know that there are NO SECRETS in your home only SURPRISES! Make it a rule in your house that children never answer the door alone. Preschool students should be taught stranger danger through role playing activities. These safety practices will teach your child how to respond if confronted with this type of situation. Another great book for children aged from Kindergarten-Grade 2 is The familiar Berenstain Bear Family ( Learn About Strangers) may help to make a scary subject easier to bear. Brother discourages extrovert Sister from greeting every stranger she meets. Papa tells his children the rules for safe conduct among strangers. After Sister sees the headlines about missing cubs, she over-reacts, seeing every stranger as a threat. This is conveyed by a full-page spread: the top half shows reality, the bottom half shows Sister's scary version. Mama explains the concept of the bad apples in every barrel, literally. A funny looking apple is fine on the inside, but a perfect looking apple is bad on the inside. Finally, the attraction of a toy almost causes usually cautious Brother to go for a ride with a stranger. Sister isn't tattling when she tells her parents, she's just concerned for Brother's safety. The bears' rules are listed on the last page, including one about the privacy of a Bear's body, a topic not discussed in the text. A good book to start awareness in young children.
Explore 10 fun counting songs that teach kids to count forwards and backwards, building early math skills through rhythm, repetition, and catchy lyrics.
Teaching phonemic awareness and rhyming in kindergarten can be hard! This blog post will show you the rhyming progression with fun rhyming activities!
Lots of fun YouTube videos with Spanish color songs for a variety of ages - great way to reinforce Spanish color words at home or in the classroom!
Check out these back to school songs that are perfect for Circle Time in preschool, kindergarten and first grade.
Rymes for 7, 8, & 9...
Rhyming Bridge is Falling Down: an active learning activity to practice rhyming skills in Kindergarten
My elementary kids are using rhymes like ‘8 and 8 fell on the floor. They are 64!’ Does anyone know any other multiplication rhymes or tricks like this?
Need the perfect song to get children moving? These are sure to be a winner!
Teach your kids these fun preschool songs. There are action rhymes, fingerplays and number songs to build listening and motor skills.
We have been on a rhyming kick lately. As I mentioned last week, my preschooler has learned to rhyme - and so he does - all the time. Since it has only been a week, I am still loving the rhyming and thinking it's sweet (check back with me on this next week). So I
Here is a collection of the absolute best rhyming songs for kids! They're perfect songs to teach rhyming in home or in the classroom.
8 catchy songs to begin a school day. These songs, chants, and rhymes are a great way to build community in the classroom and fun way to start the day.
Based on the classic flannel board rhyme, “Little Mouse, Little Mouse,” this adapted rhyme offers your dinosaur-fan a chance to find their favorite dinosaur while practicing colors and sharpening t…
Need some guidance for teaching preschool Spanish? You’re in the right place! Young children are the perfect age to soak up a new language. I'm currently raising my own three kids bilingually, and have taught classes to this age group as well. It's never too late to start, and 3-5 year olds are really fun to teach! In this post I've compiled my favorited strategies for you. To get started in learning Spanish together, you Can Do three things: 1. Outline some beginning topics. You can create your own list, with common preschool topics (think numbers, colors, greetings, etc.)Take a
We have put together two related items into this bundle. Taking the characters of world famous Nursery Rhyme characters into a Whodunnit play for the whole class and a cooperative ESCAPE ROOM. The products are linked through the notion that Nursery Rhyme characters are going missing and only the stu...
Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! At The Primary Peach we’re having a blast! SO much fun, that it’s been a WHOLE YEAR since we first started! We’re so excited, that we’re celebrating! What better way to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY!!! But first…a FREEBIE! (You’re going to want to head over to The ... Read more
FREE Phonemic Awareness Activity for Kindergarten. Easy way to incorporate rhyming in Kindergarten. Fun rhyming activity!
