These subitize 1 to 10 flash cards help PreK to 1st grade children see how many dots at a glance with dot patterns and ten-frames. Practice page and answer key included.
These color alphabet flash cards give preschool to 2nd grade children 26 bright cards that pair every capital letter with its small letter. A practice page and answer key are included.
These alphabet uppercase and lowercase flash cards help preschool to 2nd grade children match all 26 capital letters to their small letter partners. A practice page and answer key are included.
These Thanksgiving flash cards give preschool through 2nd grade children 18 self-checking picture and word cards for building holiday vocabulary. A card list answer key is included.
These school subjects word wall flash cards pair a picture with each subject name for Preschool through 2nd Grade readers. Answer key included for the practice page.
These colors word wall flash cards pair eleven color words with bright color spots for Preschool to 2nd Grade, with a practice page and answer key included to build confident early readers.
These birthday flash cards help preschool to 4th grade students learn 24 party words like cake, candles and presents. Fold-over picture cards, a practice page and an answer key are included.
These sports flash cards help PreK to 3rd Grade students name 18 sports from pictures of their gear, with an answer key included, to grow everyday vocabulary.
Preschool vocabulary flash cards with 15 fold-over picture and word cards help PreK-K students read short-vowel CVC words. Practice worksheet and answer key included.
These shapes word wall flash cards give PreK to 2nd grade children eleven flat shapes with bold names, plus a count-the-sides practice page and answer key included.
These shapes flash cards help PreK to 3rd grade students name 18 flat and solid shapes with fold-over self-check cards, a practice page, and an answer key included.
Post these numbers word wall flash cards to help PreK through 2nd grade students read number words from zero to one trillion, with ten-frame and base-ten pictures. Answer key included.
These action verbs flash cards help preschool through 3rd grade children name 18 actions with fold-over picture and word cards and model sentences. A practice page and answer key are included.
These chores flash cards help Preschool through 4th Grade children name 18 everyday chores with picture-front, word-back fold-over cards. Answer key included for quick, independent practice.
Opposites flash cards for Preschool through 1st Grade: 12 fold-over picture cards teach 24 opposite words, with a practice page and answer key included for fun, hands-on vocabulary review.
These beginning sound letter g word wall flash cards give preschool to 2nd grade students picture word cards for the /g/ sound. A practice page and answer key are included.
These back to school behavior flash cards show preschool to 3rd grade children twelve classroom expectations with clear pictures and simple words. Answer key included, so every child starts the year knowing what to do.
These farm flash cards teach 18 farm animals, plants and things with a picture on the front and the word inside. Made for preschool to 1st grade, with a sorting practice page and answer key included.
These noun flash cards for preschool to 4th grade pair 18 bright pictures with their nouns so children learn people, places, animals, and things. Answer key included.
These 3D shapes word wall flash cards help preschool to 2nd grade students name six solid figures, with word wall cards, fold-over flash cards and a practice page. Answer key included.
Big learning for little hands
Preschool is all about building the foundations through play. Kids learn letter names, starting with the letters in their own name, and begin hearing the sounds letters make. They count objects one by one, recognize small groups at a glance (that's subitizing!), and learn shapes, colors and patterns. They also build fine motor skills by cutting, coloring and gripping a crayon, and learn to take turns and follow routines. The magic moment is when a 4-year-old points at a sign and shouts "That's my letter!"
Little learners need short, joyful, hands-on moments. These are the ones we use every day.
Play the counting songs at circle time and have kids hold up fingers as they sing. Move to counting real objects right after: blocks, crayons, friends in the circle. Song first, objects second.
Why it works: words set to a repeating melody are easier to recall than the same words spoken (Wallace, 1994).
Try it withCounting Songs (Classic Video Collection)VideosOpen it →Flash a subitizing card for just a second and ask "How many dots?" Kids learn to see 3 or 4 without counting one by one. Start with 1 to 5 and grow from there.
Why it works: pairing a picture with each word gives kids two ways to remember it, a well-tested principle of how people learn (Mayer, 2009).
Try it withSubitize 1 to 10 Flash CardsFlash CardsOpen it →Pick one letter a week and play its game every day. The Letter C Game has kids finding C and its sound in a playful way. By Friday, they own it.
Why it works: playful practice with a clear goal keeps kids practicing longer, and simple learning games have been shown to build real skills (Ramani and Siegler, 2008).
Try it withLetter C GameGamesOpen it →For preschoolers, play IS the learning.
VideosPlay the Seasons Song and have kids act out each season: shivering, splashing, raking leaves.
Open Seasons Song (Animated Music Video) →
WorksheetsFill in the blank calendar together each morning. What day is it? What's the weather?
Open Blank Calendar →
ActivitiesKids match uppercase letters to their twins. Tape cards around the room for a letter hunt.
Open Alphabet Uppercase Letter Matching Activity →Teacher favorites right now: Subitize 1 to 10 Flash Cards, Color Alphabet Flash Cards and Alphabet Uppercase and Lowercase Flash Cards.
Most kids entering kindergarten can recognize many letters, write their name, count to 10 or beyond, and know basic shapes and colors. Social skills like taking turns and following simple directions matter just as much.
Through play, songs, movement and hands-on activities. Short, repeated experiences work better than long sit-down lessons.
A few simple ones can help, especially for fine motor skills. But games, songs and hands-on activities should do most of the teaching at this age.
Start with the letters in their name. Sing alphabet songs, point out letters on signs and labels, and play quick letter games. Keep it fun and short.
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