Pre-K Reading
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Questions Before, During, and After Reading
To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the text before, during, and after they…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionGrammar -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
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…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingChildren's Book -
BOOK GUIDES
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading InstructionLiteratureReading -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Building Vocabulary
Vocabulary development is critical to success in reading To develop students' vocabulary, teachers must encourage a…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingVocabularyReading -
ACTIVITIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold by Jan Brett
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading InstructionFamiliesReading -
ACTIVITIES
Repeated Reading
Use a variety of repeated reading activities to improve reading skills.Subjects:ReadingReading InstructionReading and Literature -
ACTIVITIES
Corduroy by Don Freeman
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:ReadingFamiliesReading and Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Use this activity with The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter to enrich children's language and emergent literacy…Subjects:Reading InstructionLiteratureFamilies -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Summer Reading List -- Pre-K through Primary
This list of recommended summer reading for grades pre-K through primary is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
ACTIVITIES
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Classroom Guide for The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Celebrate imagination with early learning activities—including arts and crafts—for The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingChildren's Book -
WORKSHEETS
Summer Reading Suggestions & Tips
Create a summer reading list students will look forward to with book recommendations by grade, reading level, and theme.…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLiterature -
BOOK GUIDES
A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading InstructionFamiliesLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
Over in the Meadow illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
BOOK GUIDES
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading InstructionLiteratureFamilies -
BOOK GUIDES
Subway Ride Activity Guide
Encourage critical thinking by asking pupils questions before, during, and after reading Subway Ride, a book that takes…Subjects:LiteratureHurricane SandyReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Act It Out – Vocabulary Building Activity
Aid students' vocabulary development by acting out the meaning of new or difficult words. Associating the word with body…Subjects:VocabularyReading InstructionLanguage Arts and Writing
