Early Childhood Resources

	Using Literacy Volunteers in the Classroom 9 Ways to Help Kids Learn to Read The single most important thing that adults can do to help toddlers and preschoolers gain the knowledge they need to succeed in reading is to read aloud to them--beginning early. This page describes 9 ways to help kids learn to read. Parent's Guide to Early Literacy
	Publication for Parents: U.S. Department of Education What Many Children Do In Language Activities to Help Your Child Learn About Language
	What is Emergent Literacy?
	Preschool and kindergarten educators can help young learners meet benchmarks for early literacy—without sacrificing developmentally appropriate practice. Bodrova, Leong, and Paynter Literacy Standards for Preschool Learners
	Learning to Read and Write: A Place to Start by Rebecca Novick, Ph.D Literacy in the Preschool ABC Activities This site has all kinds of great resources for helping your child learn the abc's. Alphabet Theme Online lesson plans and activities, resource sites, sites for kids, printable pages, and books for the alphabet. Mother Goose Rebus Rhymes Mother Goose Rhymes in rebus form. This Rebus Rhymes site is designed for children who are learning how to read. Preschoolers and Kindergarteners enjoy picking out the words they can read in their favorite rhymes Phonemic Awareness Activities (P.A.L.S.) A wealth of activities for Pre-K through second grade children.

Suggestions for Literacy and Math: Pre-K/K Month by month links to encourage independent skill activities during Computer Workshop or independent practice at home.

Literacy Center. Net is an excellent resource for classroom literacy centers. Using the internet site, students will have many opportunities to explore Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Letters, Writing, Phonemes and Words. A plus for the classroom with internet access.

"Between the Lions" Between the Lions is excellent multi-media resource for parents, educators and children. The Web site and the television program combine puppets, music, humor and action to excite young children about reading and help them master fundamental literacy skills.

	Home to dragons, doodle fairies, and ordinary kids like Max and Emmy, the series which was developed with funding from the US Department of Education, addresses the challenges preschoolers face every day.

Alphabet Soup - Alphabet Soup contains thematic units, holiday units, games and activities for kids; teacher and parent resources; and crafts, humor and recipes for all!

The Idea Box: An Early Childhood Education & Activity Resource

Setting Up Your Classroom Classroom Management One way to set up your centers Center Signs: Create beautiful signs for your centers and work boards. Alpha-Bites: Activities for every letter in the alphabet



Theme Links for Early Childhood Educators



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