These bright and cheerful color books are at home in the library OR the art corner! Color is one of the universal languages of early childhood. Students who haven’t mastered reading can still follow the directions to “go sit on the red carpet square” or “find the blue cubby.” It is also one of the…
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Art Books to Inspire Preschoolers
Teaching art to preschoolers doesn’t have to be all about fingerpaints and crayons. These inspiring art books for preschoolers are tremendous for teaching all of the different aspects of art. Even young preschool students can appreciate the varied styles and techniques of some of the world’s most famous artists. These gorgeous picture books help explain…
Celebrate Diversity with these Gorgeous Picture Books
Diversity in the classroom empowers young learners. It gives them the opportunity to see themselves, to learn about other people and cultures, and to appreciate the beauty of each person’s uniqueness. Teaching students about diversity when they are young gives children a foundation for understanding and acceptance when they are older. What books have empowered…
Letter Dots on the Light Table
In a simple and entrancing activity, these letter dots help students master one of the most crucial steps to pre-writing – letter identification. Putting that activity on the light table makes it even more attractive! Letters can be tricky for preschool students. One of the very first steps to understanding the alphabet is recognizing how…
Gingerbread Man Books for Preschoolers
Sugar and spice and everything nice – that’s what these books are made of! Here’s a list of some of the best gingerbread man book variations for preschool-aged students. Better run and catch them while you can! The Original Recipe – Gingerbread on the Go The Gingerbread Man by Gail Yerrill The original classic gingerbread…
Fabulous Food Books for Preschoolers
Pediatricians will tell you that proper nutrition is necessary for optimal brain development. The trick is how to make children believe that every meal shouldn’t come in a box from a place with a drive-through window! These delectable food books are fantastic for foodies, great for goodies, and persuasive for picky eaters. Bon Appetit! …
Sweet Summer Books for Preschoolers
Please note: as an Amazon Associate, Play to Learn Preschool earns a small amount from qualifying purchases. Are you looking for good summer books? When the weather gets warm, and things slow down, it is the best time to kick back and enjoy some great reading material. Camping outdoors, swimming with friends, and enjoying tasty…
Outstanding Ocean Books for the Preschool Classroom
Dive right in! Children love the ocean! It has many of their favorite things – sand to dig and build, water to splash and cool off, and plenty of fascinating creatures to explore. Bring the seashore to your classroom with these outstanding ocean books! Ocean Books about the Beach Beach Day: Clifford’s Puppy Days by…
The Best Sense of Sight Books for Preschoolers
I Spy with My Little Eye…a list of books about the sense of sight! Children will ask to “see” these books again and again! Look! Books About the Sense of Sight Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle This wonderful book about different animals has repeating text…
The Best Sense of Hearing Books for Preschoolers
We live in a noisy world. Babies can hear even before they are born, and children love to listen to books. Here are some favorites to help remind them to stop and listen to the world around them! Listen! Sense of Hearing Books Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr….