Preschool is always best when we can sing, dance, explore, and PLAY together. When that is not possible, however, we invite you to join us for a daily Virtual Preschool circle time. In each video, young students will listen to a story, sing a song or rhyme, play a game, and practice important pre-kindergarten skills. Welcome to Virtual Preschool with Miss Jamie and Betsy!
You can tune in each weekday at 11:00 a.m. EST for a new video HERE. Each day, there is a welcome song & dance, a mini-lesson or flannel board story about the topic of the day, a fingerplay, games, and a story. Parents (and teachers) can also download additional play and learning activities to go with each lesson.
Virtual Preschool Circle Time 2.1 – “The Three Little Pigs”
Today we’re going to learn a popular fairy tale story, “The Three Little Pigs.” Build your own little pig house and ask the Big Bad Wolf to blow it down!
- The Three Little Pigs felt pieces are by Little Folk Visuals! Their story-telling sets are a great value.
- Sneaky Pig Carpet Game: Part of this set of Carpet Games.
- Find all of the Chip Clip poems HERE.
- Songs by Children’s Music with Nancy Kopman. Find her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/musicwithnancy
- Read more “Three Little Pigs” books. This list is a great place to start!
Virtual Preschool 2.2 – “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”
Today’s fairy tale story is “Goldilocks.” Betsy also wants to share a bag full of her favorite B things with you!
- Felt board Story by Little Folk Visuals (afflink)
- Bear Chip Clip poems. Find them all HERE.
- Music by Children’s Music with Nancy Kopman. Visit her YouTube channel.
- Read lots of great “Goldilocks” books. Use this list to find the best titles.
Virtual Preschool 2.3 – “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”
Today’s fairy tale story is “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” In the story, there is a mean troll who lives under the bridge. He’s a bit of a troublemaker. Did you know there is a special word for the troublemaker in a story? It’s called the “antagonist”! Can you say that? Wow, you are so smart!
- Felt board Story by Little Folk Visuals (This appears to be discontinued. I am sorry!)
- Retelling story sticks. The clipart is available HERE or you could be creative and make your own!
- Music by Children’s Music with Nancy Kopman. Visit her YouTube channel.
- Here are some of our favorite “Billy Goat” books: (afflinks)
- Three Billy Goats Gruff by Jerry Pinkney
- The Three Triceratops Tuff by Stephen Shaskan
- Three Silly Billies by Margie Palantini
- The Three Billy Goats Fluff by Rachael Mortimer
Virtual Preschool 2.4 – “The Little Red Hen”
- “Hello, Hello” song by Nancy Kopman. Follow her YouTube channel HERE.
- Flannel board story by “Little Folk Visuals” (afflink)
- Farm Grid Game – one of the free activities available HERE.
- “The Little Red Fort” by Brenda Maier is the perfect book to read after learning about the Little Red Hen! (afflink)
Virtual Preschool 2.5 – “The Gingerbread Man”
Happy Day to you! We are going to learn our final fairy tale story, “The Gingerbread Man.” In this story, the gingerbread cookie runs because he does not want to be anyone’s snack. Yum!
- “Hello, Hello” song by Nancy Kopman. Watch her on YouTube HERE!
- Flannel board puppets by “ArtFelt Puppets“
- Gingerbread Play Dough – Recipe HERE.
- “Runaway Cookie” Hide & Seek Game: from this set of Carpet Games.
- The Gingerbread Bear by Robert Dennis is the perfect book to read after learning about the Gingerbread Man!
Find ALL 8 WEEKS of free Virtual Preschool Lessons and Printable Play Packs HERE:
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I just went onto word and inserted a table and it was super easy to do. Just play around with it a little.
Hi Jamie! Thanks for everything you are doing! I teach preschool and will begin a virtual circle time next week! Wondering, where the farm animal cards you used with Little Red Hen story came from? They are beautiful photos and we’re perfect for your game!
I am wondering if you have the printable for the BEAR cards you used. For the Three Little Bears Unit.
I just added it to this set of free Grid Games:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grid-Games-FREE-932233
Hi Jamie Thanks I,am wondering If you have the printable for Growing and Changing. cards, Caterpillar and planting/
I just need to say thank you for offering this. I have some students who are really enjoying joining you each weekday at 11:00. We appreciate having you share your gifts with us!
Be well.
Is this something that is temporary due to schools being closed or something that you will do on an ongoing basis?
We’re taking it one week at a time. I will let you know!
Dear Jamie,
Thank you for all you are doing in these uncertain times. You resources and online circle time videos are invaluable. I teach preK and they have helped me plan my own virtual circle times here in Malaysia.
I love the bear letter cards are these available to print?
I just added it to this set of free Grid Games:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grid-Games-FREE-932233
Thank you so much for these virtual lessons. I have used parts of your lessons for my own Pre-K class. Not only do my kids enjoy them but my parents seem to loving them as well!
Do you have a link for the bed clip art for the 5 little bears poem?
We as teachers and parents are blessed with yoour virtual downoads and ativities . Its been a lifesaver for myself and a few parents who have taken the time to do with their child.
Thank a hundred times over.
Thank you for this amazing resource! If we lived closer I would sign my almost three year old up for class in a minute:). Loving all of the lessons and activity suggestions. When I tell my daughter it’s time for circle she gets excited to see “my friend Ms. Jamie”. Thanks again!
My Dad, a retired 5th grade teacher found this for us. We got started late so we’re watching a couple of weeks behind to have a backlog to work with. My boys (4 and 23 months) CRIED when preschool time was over last week. So grateful for the resources!
I’m a retired kindergarten teacher watching my 28 month old grandson during the lockdown . He and I absolutely love your class each day ! We are behind but thought I’d start in order ,so thankful !! He and I can’t wait for what tomorrow’s class brings !!
Thank you !!