Group items tagged

My preschool classroom is a play-based one, meaning that the kiddos are learning through play and exploration. In my opinion, technology in preschool really needs to enhance the children's learning experiences. So I'm very particular about what technological products come into the classroom!

For those who have preschool children, Crayola provides this website which has great craft ideas. It also contains free coloring pages to help develop the fine motor skill.

This was actually introduced to me recently by my daughter's preschool teacher. Sure I had seen the commercials- but I had no idea it is FREE for teachers! I shared it with my Kindergarten team and we are all in love. So many lessons can be used on the smartboard, and you can create individual learning paths for each child.

During the preschool years, young children are developing a sense of initiative and creativity. They are curious about the world around them and about learning. They are exploring their ability to create and communicate using a variety of media (crayons, felt-tip markers, paints and other art materials, blocks, dramatic play materials, miniature life figures) and through creative movement, singing, dancing, and using their bodies to represent ideas and experiences.

Another great wealth of resources on Five Senses

This study examines the use of computer-based technologies and new technologies of inservicec preschool teachers as well as their educational needs and their expectations in the application of new technologies

Very useful comprehensive list of links to all kinds of tech skills for teachers, from iMovie to Dropbox to designing a technology-rich inquiry activity. Links good for teachers at all levels, from preschool through graduate level.

FREE lesson plans, including preschool. Teachers share and archive great ideas, thematic units, classroom projects, printables and more

See below for our collection of Free Stuff for Teachers...... I found a cool project for Father's Day that I will use in my Kindergarten class.

This site has some great materials that are organized by grade level.

Hatch Early Learning experts have developed two unique software packages that meet the needs of educators teaching young preschoolers, kindergarteners, English Language Learners, 1st graders and children with special abilities. Our solution options include TeachSmart, for cognitive ages 3 - 5, and CoreFocus, for cognitive ages 3 - 8.

Interactive Learn to Read

Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. Our systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice, is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL).

This is a great site for children ages 2-8. It teaches pre-reading as well as reading skills up to 2nd grade. Includes games, animated stories, songs, and writing activities. I use it daily!

Starfall is a free website that teaches children how to read through phonics. It has practice games on phonemic awaresness. The program is great for grades K-2, second language learners and special education.

HighScope provides clear guidelines for teachers focusing on three areas: adult-child interaction; planning the learning environment: space and materials; and the daily routine.