Pre-K Language Arts and Writing

Questions Before, During, and After Reading

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Grammar

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In shared writing, the teacher and students compose text together, with both contributing their thoughts and ideas to…

Shared Writing

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Using "KWL" In Your Classroom Strategy

With this teaching strategy resource, we show you how to make the most out of KWL charts in your classroom. K-W-L stands…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Top 10 Books by Eric Carle

This gallery features information on children's author Eric Carle's 10 best books. Each slide also features a related…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Children's Book

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Use a double-entry journal, a graphic organizer included with this article, to encourage students to organize their…

Double-Entry Journals

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Language Arts and Writing

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Effective Accommodations for Students with IEPs

A complete chart to help IEP teams find specific accommodations in instruction, assessment, classroom management,…

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Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

Science

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Vocabulary development is critical to success in reading To develop students' vocabulary, teachers must encourage a…

Building Vocabulary

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Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

Reading

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Learn how to incorporate journaling in your classroom. Teachers can use journaling as a kind of window into how students…

Journaling

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Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Letters, Journals and Diaries

Writing

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The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role

Download for free! The general educator's role in the IEP process is an extremely important one from beginning to end.

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Language Arts and Writing

Science

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Writing aloud, or modeled writing, is a strategy wherein teachers use a "think aloud" strategy to share their thinking…

Writing Aloud

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities

Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…

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Literature

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Language Arts and Writing

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Students match animals with adjectives that describe them.

"Dear Zoo" Flap Book

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Language Arts and Writing

Animals (Zoology)

Visual Arts

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Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide

Extend and enhance children's enjoyment of Curious George's First Day of School with the lesson planning resources in…

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Reading and Literature

Early Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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Display this chart to give students a visual reference for facial expressions.

Facial Expressions Chart

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Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

Visual Arts

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Use a School Readiness Activity to provide early literacy thinking experiences for preschool children that will prepare…

Making a Shopping List

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Language Arts and Writing

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Simon Says: Follow Directions

Use a School Readiness Activity to provide early language thinking experiences for preschool children that will prepare…

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Language Arts and Writing

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LESSON PLANS

Tap Your Feet

Students will practice following a pattern and become familiar with the concept of beat in music. They will be…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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A writing workshop is a block of time set aside in the school day to focus exclusively on the writing process.

Writing Workshop

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Describing the Clothes We Wear

Use a School Readiness Activity to provide early language thinking experiences for preschool children that will prepare…

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Language Arts and Writing

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