Tracing is a great way for little ones to practice writing if they’re just starting out or to help them learn proper formation. They’ll find all the capital letters in this free ice age printable! To prepare Click the link to download this Find and Trace Capital Letters printable. Print off the colour or black […]
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4 Free Hot Chocolate Readers
Does the thought of hot chocolate make you feel good? Here are some lovely readers to give your kids that warm cozy feeling! Two versions Words: this version uses cocoa powder, sugar, water and milk. It uses simple words to make it more possible for beginner readers to feel like they can ‘read’ it successfully. […]
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 […]
Under the Sea Rescue: Small World Play
U is for Under the Sea Rescue! This small world play is all about having fun Under the Sea and then thinking about what happens when bits of trash start clogging up the sea creatures’ playground. It’s a terrific activity for introducing environmental issues as well as helping children realise that there’s often something we […]
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 […]
An ABC of Early Childhood Issues
I loved reading Sandra Smidt’s book, An ABC of Early Childhood Education: A Guide to some of the Key Issues. It’s so wonderfully laid out and easy to read. It’s based on research but written so that anyone can understand it with lots of stories and anecdotes to keep you glued to the page. Here […]
Pre-Writing Skills: Essential for Early Learners
PLEASE NOTE: You can listen to this article in podcast format over here! Most research on early writing has focused on lower primary-aged children which means studies on younger children (from 2-5 years) are a little thin. One of the causes of this was the long-held philosophy that very young children would learn what they […]
Are Birthday Cakes a Risky Business?
To have or not to have, that is the question. Birthday cakes in early care centres can be a surprisingly emotional topic, both in arguing for them and against them. For this month’s research-based post I am highlighting some points from recent research that looked at the place of birthday cakes in 4 early care […]
Essential Pre-Writing Skills: I Can Trace Lines
Learning to write is a journey that is different for every child. Some learn with speed and confidence, others struggle over many years, while most are somewhere in the middle. The speed is not important as long as a child is able to progress from one skill to another, growing in confidence as they […]
How to Make Awesomely Effective Literacy Bags
What is a literacy bag? A pack containing a terrific children’s book along with a combination of toys, games and activities that relate to the book and extend learning. Why use them? Teachers do use literacy bags in the classroom, but the most popular use is to send them home for a few days. Encouraging […]