Pre-K Reading and Literature Resources
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas: Full Text of the Classic Poem
By Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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 -
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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…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Running Records
How to use one of the most effective graphic organizers A running record is a way to assess a student's reading…Subjects:Reading InstructionReading and LiteratureReading Aloud -
GAMES AND APPS
What Am I? Icebreaker
Explore an activity that helps students to get to know one another using animal sounds.SubjectsReading and LiteratureListeningAnimals (Zoology) -
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 -
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Comparing Length: Longer and Shorter
In this School Readiness Activity, children compare long and short, longer than and shorter than, and longest and…Subjects:Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary WellsBooksLiterature -
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Summer Reading (Grades K-2)
Classic kids' books for summer reading - with activities for family learning! Pick any book from this list of the best…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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 -
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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…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureEarly ReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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 -
LESSON PLANS
Tap Your Feet
Students will practice following a pattern and become familiar with the concept of beat in music. They will be…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Repeated Reading
Use a variety of repeated reading activities to improve reading skills.Subjects:ReadingReading InstructionReading and Literature -
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Design Your Dream Ice Cream Cone
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? In this printable, students use crayons or markers to design their dream ice…Subjects:Children's Book CharactersFoodChildren's Book -
LESSON PLANS
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Music and Children's Literature
Use children's literature to help teach music. Explore nursery rhymes with your students and make musical connections to…Subjects:LiteratureMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
WORKSHEETS
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities Booklet
Bring Eric Carle's classic book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, to life with these exciting and educational lesson plans…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureEarly ReadingChildren's Book -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Blank Rubric
Can't find the right rubric? Make your own! This blank grid will make it easy for you to create your own rubrics. This…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureScience -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Adapting Reading and Math Materials in the Inclusive Classroom
Descriptions of eight principles for making reading and math adaptations in the inclusive classroom.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingMathematics -
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Children's Books About Disabilities
This extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with disabilities. The books are sorted by…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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
