"Ready to Learn" at PBS Kids

Raising Readers is a wonderful PBS resource.  After all, teaching reading skills shouldn't be a chore.

http://pbskids.org/island/activities/stories.html

Keeping Little Ones Busy

Spring is here and summer is not far behind.  Here's 60 activities for kids to enjoy.

http://www.marthastewart.com/274922/60-summer-activities-for-kids/@center/276964/60-days-summer#/337728

Kid Friendly Recipes Here!

 Whether it's science fun, cooking, or arts and crafts, these ideas are sure to please!

http://www.cloroxrecipesforfun.com/recipes-for-fun/?category=3

Kindergarten Readiness

These skills foster learning independence.  Do you see them in your favorite preschooler?  

http://school.familyeducation.com/kindergarten/school-readiness/38491.html?detoured=1

Sight Word Games

Readers developing sight word recognition can gain additional practice with these activities.  


http://www.familylearning.org.uk/sight_word_games.html

Free PreK Math Resources

Familiarize yourself with the Sesame Workshop's "Grow Up Great" program.  The April focus is on math; don't miss the excellent teaching tips and downloadable materials. 

http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/index.html

A Blog About Nurturing Toddlers....."Perfect!"

This is a gem, honestly and delightfully written!

http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/03/mommy-school-is-back.html

Playtime & Books

Exposing young learners to books is so beneficial.


http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/early_years/2012/04/playing_with_books_is_important_key_to_early_literacy.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-TW

PBS Invites You to Have Fun!

Arthur and friends invite us to create music, deliver ice cream, read maps, and so much more.   Creative kids are successful learners in their own right. 

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/crankitup/index.html

Drawing at Shidonni

 Let creative juices flow while children draw and play!  

http://www.primarygames.com/arcade/virtualworlds/shidonni/index.htm

Safe, Trusted On-line Learning For Preschoolers

 You cannot go wrong with these sites!

http://www.preschooluniverse.com/2011/01/best-free-online-games-for-preschoolers/

Information for Guiding Youngsters

 I look to trusted adults along with helpful research--to inform my craft of teaching.  Youngsters deserve our best efforts. 

http://www.education.com/topic/child-developmental-milestones/

Rhyming Made Fun and Inviting

Scholastic.com introduces a friendly character, in Reggie the Rhyming Rhino.  Discover the adventures he has in store and at the same time help develop phonemic awareness that's essential for early readers.   

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bll/reggie/index.htm

Puzzles? "Yes, please!"

It's creative creating "jigsaw" joy!  Choose a picture, the number of pieces, and it's possible to  create your own from a favorite photograph.  Have fun while building those thinking skills @ JigZone. 

http://www.jigzone.com/  

Starfall

The perfect spot to entice an early reader is just a click away!  Bookmark Starfall.com for many "happy" returns. 

http://www.starfall.com/