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Phonics Photo Cards And How To Use Them

February 20, 2014 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Turtle, tractor, tiger, traffic light. What do all these words have in common? The all start with /t/. /t/, T, of course! Research shows that it is important to use systematic and direct instruction when teaching letters and letter sounds. Children respond well to REAL photographs as it helps them make real-life connections. I have…

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Filed Under: alphabetic principle, Letter Identification and Sounds, Literacy, phonological awareness

Colors and Shapes Sorting Activities for Preschoolers

January 12, 2014 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

I’ve posted about sorting activities for preschoolers before.  Several times, in fact.  Why?  Because it is such an important foundational math skill.  Attribute sorting has real life applications, as does all other math, but we sort and classify much more frequently than we might realize. As adults we are constantly finding similarities and differences in…

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Filed Under: algebra, Geometry, Mathematics, Shapes, Shapes, Sorting, Thematic Activities

Eight Arctic Themed Preschool Activities

December 19, 2013 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

This month we got our first snow and it paired perfectly with our new theme in preschool: The Arctic.  We read a variety of picture books on the topic.  Students learned about snow and icebergs.  Arctic animals were introduced, along with the characteristics of these animals that allow them to survive harsh Arctic conditions. We also relished…

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Filed Under: Arctic, Emergent Literacy, Emergent Writing, Fine Motor, life science, Literacy, Mathematics, Motor Skills, Number Sense, Play, Playdough, Preschool Art Activities, Science, Sensory Play, Thematic Activities, Winter, Writing Tagged With: featured

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Subitizing in Preschool

December 10, 2013 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Subitizing is a critical (and often overlooked) skill in early math development. With this article, we’ll teach you what it means to subitize, why and how to teach subitizing, as well as also provide subitizing activities for preschoolers. It’s one step to offering your child a strong foundation in number sense! All About Teaching Subitizing…

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Filed Under: Mathematics, Number Sense

Beaded Feathers Thanksgiving Turkey: A Fine Motor Patterning Craft

November 21, 2013 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

For preschool I wanted to design a turkey craft that was served multiple purposes.  This craft is not only excellent for decorating and celebrating the holidays, but it also serves as a fine motor activity and a math activity.  The tail feathers of this turkey are beaded in patterns, so it meets various educational preschool…

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Filed Under: algebra, Crafts, Development, Fall, Fine Motor, Motor Skills, Patterning, Preschool Art Activities, Thanksgiving, Thematic Activities

Tips For Teaching Scissor Cutting

November 13, 2013 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Scissor cutting requires a surprising amount of skill for a preschooler, so much so that it can be very frustrating for a child who wants to cut but is still learning. (Because kids are naturally drawn to scissors, right?) Well, it doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple tips to make teaching your preschooler to…

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Filed Under: Development, Fine Motor, Motor Skills, Pre-writing Skills, Writing

70 Ideas For Dramatic Play

November 4, 2013 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Early childhood educators continue to advocate for dramatic play in their classrooms. And for good reason. Dramatic play is integral to any preschooler’s education. Here are 70 dramatic play ideas to provide more experiences for your child. This post may contain affiliate links. You’ve seen the preschool classroom. The one where your child begs to stay and play….

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Filed Under: Dramatic Play, Invitations to Play, Play, Pretend Play Tagged With: featured

Eight Monster Themed Preschool Activities

October 24, 2013 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

October is a wonderful time to be teaching as it is the month that hosts some of my favorite seasonal-like preschool themes.  Last year’s autumn theme was filled with colorful sensory bins, nature walks and science investigations.  It had a lot of academic appeal to it.  But, this year, I chose a theme that was…

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Filed Under: Counting & Number Identification, Crafts, Fine Motor, Games, graphing, Halloween, Letter Identification and Sounds, Literacy, Mathematics, Monsters, Motor Skills, Number Sense, Play, Preschool Art Activities, Process and Craft Combined, Process Art, Thematic Activities

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