The process of learning to write is a long one, considering that it’s not just about knowing how to write letters or spell words. Well before children get to that stage there are other skills they need to develop so they’ll be ready. This podcast episode is all about why pre-writing skills are important and […]
Fall Interactive Book: Little Pumpkin’s Fall Day
Reading to children is really enjoyable, but when they can participate in the storytelling it rises to a whole new level. Little Pumpkin’s Fall Day was written so that kids can participate all the way through and become part of the story, not just the observers. They are the ones moving the main character around […]
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Have you seen homemade ice cream recipes around the internet but never tried them? We decided to give them a go this week and had a lot of fun experimenting (and taste testing) to see what mix we liked best. It’s super easy and kid-friendly. That is, the kids will be doing it all rather […]
50 Free Back to School Kindergarten Printables
It’s back to school time when we’re all on the lookout for new, effective ideas for our classrooms! In this e-book 50 early childhood teachers have come together to make a hugely helpful resource you can download for free from KinderKay’s Store on Teachers Pay Teachers. On every page you’ll find 1 back to school […]
Back to School: Mapping Our Classroom
Mapping our classroom is a great way to get to know where everything is, and to chat about teacher and student expectations as we head back to school. This activity is super for a whole class activity or for working in small groups. You can incorporate a simple mapping grid if you want, or leave […]
Healthy Eating and Body Image in Preschool Children
Food intake in early childhood is largely dependent on parents, carers and early childhood centres. Do most parents want their children to eat healthily? Absolutely! Does this mean most children have completely healthy diets? Not really! If you want to listen to this post instead you can do that at The Early Childhood Research Podcast. […]
16 Secret Long Vowel Sentences
Are your kids learning their long vowels? These secret long vowel sentences are great for captivating and engaging kids to read and write as they decipher each sentence. This is a free download created for Playdough to Plato, so pop over there to download it! I wish you happy teaching and learning!
10 Cutting Activities for Kids
Learning to use scissors is a tricky task for little hands, but it’s really excellent for developing strength and coordination. There are tons of ways to use recycled paper and magazines for cutting activities but for this post I’ve pulled together 10 free packs from around the ‘net that cover a range of skills levels. […]
Sound Substitution When You Only Have a Minute
Sound substitution is when you take a word then change one of the letters to make a new word. Gaining confidence in sound substitution is excellent for growing readers and writers. It helps children understand how sounds work in words and how they can be manipulated and changed. This skill can be practiced and consolidated […]
FREE 2015-2016 Monthly Calendar for Kids
Edit: January to December 2021 calendars are available HERE. Are you looking for a 2015-2016 monthly calendar to use for the next school year? This one’s great for colouring, calendar time and as a reminder of special days throughout the year. I received a question this week asking if I was going to create a new calendar […]