A friend who is a pre-K teacher always asks her children these questions at the beginning of the school year: 1. How many of you have a tele...

Washing hands can be an effective way to keep you and your children healthy. It might be wise at the beginning of the year to have a discuss...

Taking responsibility for cleaning up the classroom nurtures responsibility, cooperation, a sense of accomplishment, and organizational skil...

Children will be ready to sit down and focus with one of these tips! Give Me a Clap (Tune: “Addams Family”) Give me a clap. (Clap twice.) G...

Children and lines are not a “perfect fit,” but these songs and movements will engage them in a positive direction. Lining Up Is Easy to Do ...

Birthdays are a special time, but many schools are discouraging cupcakes. (It's a sad day because as a teacher I loved when kids had bir...

WHO'S YOUR CLASS MASCOT?   Each morning before the children arrive, write a note to them with a little hint about what they will be doin...