Joy Johnson

Print the pages. You can make copies of each worksheet or laminate for continued use. For long term use, print, cut, laminate,  and cut again. You can add magnets for use on a white board or cookie sheet. Instead you could add Velcro for use on a felt board or storytelling glove. My students enjoyed laminated file folder activities for each thematic unit and I could use them for multiple years. Dry erase markers are easy to clean up from laminated pages. Students could also use Wiki Stix or Play

Count Bounce Countdown By Kevin Quinn & Kids in Motion Any preschool or special service's classroom is usually covered in visual images labeling everything. As adults we read signs and labels because we are mostly visual learners. The Count Bounce Countdown is a cute rhythmic song that has helped many of my students learn to count to 10, identify numbers and demonstrate one to one correspondence. The images correspond to the song and can be used during circle/carpet time. Laminate the cards fo

This cute little rhyme can be used for counting and science (caterpillar life cycle). You can print, laminate and cut out the caterpillars. By adding a piece of Velcro, you can use the pieces on a felt board or glove. You can also add a piece of magnet to the back for your white board or use a cookie sheet as a display board. To create an interactive book simply print each page and two of the first page. Laminate all the pages and cut out the five caterpillars. Bind the book pages together. Put

Large set of shape visuals. Great for circle time or station work. Depending on the level of your students, use Wiki sticks, Play Dough or dry erase makers to outline the laminated shapes. Print two copies and have students make matches. Let verbal students name each shape or let nonverbal students identify each shape on request. Visual and tactile are greats ways to young children to learn.