Pre-K Pages

Literacy Beginnings Chapter 1

2011-06-27T12:27:03Z

Welcome to the Literacy Beginnings book study blog party ! Today I am covering the introduction “ Living and Learning in the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom ” as well as the first chapter, “ Growing Up Literate: PreKindergarten for the Future Generation “....(read more)

Get Caught Reading Contest

2011-06-15T23:00:30Z

I hope you will be joining us for the Literacy Beginnings book study blog party . Our party will kick-off here at Pre-K Pages on Monday, July 27th, there’s still time to get the book if you’re interested. So, you’re probably wondering why I’m talking...(read more)

Join the Literacy Beginnings Party

2011-06-11T23:00:29Z

I’m so excited about the Literacy Beginnings book study blog party ! We will kick off the party on Monday, June 27 with each chapter hosted by a different blogger. There’s still time to get the book if you want to join in the fun. I’m also planning for...(read more)

Win a Flip Video Camera from Kabongo

2011-06-08T11:00:53Z

This June, you can join Kabongo in a month long celebration of Father’s Day . To make this celebration extra special, Kabongo is giving away a Flip Video camera worth over $100 in their Kabongo Loves Dads Sweepstakes! To enter, go to Kabongo’s Facebook...(read more)

Literacy Beginnings Book Study Blog Party

2011-06-06T11:00:19Z

There are some people who think teachers have three months off and it’s all one big party; but teachers know the reality is much different. Being a lifelong learner is an important part of being a teacher. If you’re anything like me you have a big stack...(read more)

Win an Amazon Gift Card from Preschool Buddy

2011-06-04T11:00:36Z

I remember when the iPod was first introduced, I had one of those “why wasn’t this invented sooner” moments. I thought about all the time I wasted over the years fast forwarding and rewinding my cassette tapes and loading CD’s into my gigantic boom box....(read more)

Father’s Day Cookie Gift

2011-06-01T11:00:26Z

If the way to a man’s heart is really through his stomach then this Father’s Day gift idea featuring homemade cookies is sure to be a big hit! Since not every child has a father in his or her life this gift is appropriate for any male role model. You...(read more)

Father’s Day Wordle Gift

2011-05-30T14:00:40Z

Many teachers face a dilemma when it comes to Father’s Day. The reason for the dilemma is twofold, first, many schools are already on summer vacation by the time Father’s Day arrives and second, some children don’t have fathers in their lives. While I...(read more)

We Had a Beary Good Year

2011-05-28T19:57:20Z

If you’re looking for something “cute” to celebrate the end of your school year then look no further, this is a great alternative to a graduation diploma. I purchased this adorable cardboard teddy bear photo prop at the local party supply store for $5....(read more)

Kabongo Reading Games Review

2011-05-18T11:00:24Z

Spring fever is in full-swing and both teachers and students alike are looking forward to summer vacation. Its times like these that call for a little something new to shake things up and keep everybody going for another month (or two). A few weeks ago...(read more)

Pizza Box Flannel Board

2011-05-08T21:38:23Z

A flannel or felt board is an important part of any early childhood classroom. One of the biggest benefits of having and using a flannel board is the opportunities it creates for oral language development. At the flannel board students can re-tell nursery...(read more)

Stepping Stones Together Review

2011-05-02T22:00:17Z

As a classroom teacher I feel just as much responsibility for my students learning during the summer months as I do during the school year. I want them to have a balanced summer filled with fun and learning support at home so they can begin the next school...(read more)

Winner of the Jack Hartmann Giveaway

2011-04-26T11:00:04Z

The three lucky winners of the Jack Hartmann gift certificates are as follows: 1st place winner of a $50 gift certificate: Hope D. 2nd place winner of a $30 gift certificate: Sue H. 3rd place winner of a $15 gift certificate: K.R. All winners have been...(read more)

Don’t Let the Pigeon Play

2011-04-16T21:31:39Z

There’s nothing a teacher dreads more than being absent and having to prepare for a substitute . In addition to the preparations you have to make in advance, often while you’re sick, there’s always the fear that your students will go bonkers in your absence....(read more)

Student Picture Games

2011-03-30T11:00:41Z

If you are looking for an activity that will engage your students and keep them on task then look no further. The secret is to use pictures of the students; they love to look at pictures of themselves and their friends. This activity can be done several...(read more)