Marvelous Marsh

This is a visual recipe for fluffy slime. Build background knowledge and experiences that students can connect to scenes from books. Build literacy and print concepts by having students 'read' the recipe and follow instructions. Build vocabulary by having students describe the slime with new words. You can scaffold the words for each child for maximum individualization. Build math skills with measurements and counting ingredients. Use motor skills by having students open, add, and stir the ingr

This is a visual recipe for microwave peanut butter fudge to accompany the Toni Morrison book Peeny Butter Fudge. Build background knowledge and experiences that connect to scenes from the book. This book is in the first six weeks unit of Creative Curriculum. Build literacy and print concepts by having students 'read' the recipe and following instructions. Build math skills with measurements and counting ingredients. Use motor skills by having students open, add, and stir the ingredients. Wa

This is a visual recipe for microwave peanut butter fudge to accompany The Gingerbread Man book. Build background knowledge and experiences that connect to scenes from the book. This book is in the first six weeks unit of Creative Curriculum. Build literacy and print concepts by having students 'read' the recipe and follow instructions. Build math skills with measurements and counting ingredients. Use motor skills by having students open, add, and stir the ingredients. Waiting for the cookies to

These memory game cards can also be used as flashcards. We start out by teaching the game of memory in a small group. Then I like to put a set of cards in a small basket or zippered pouch in the puzzles and games center for free choice time. These cards use fingers and dice to help build number sense and quantifying skills. The fingers and dice are in familiar patterns to also build skills in subitizing. I've included a gray version of each for those who do not have access to a color printer. Th

Visual representations of numbers 1-20 with written words and ten frames. Help preschool and kindergarten students learn number sense.

This is a visual recipe for slow cooker playdough. Build background knowledge and experiences that help students understand colors and how they mix. The notes for educators and parents includes 13 possible books to include with this activity. Books can build color, science, and social emotional skills along with literacy! Build literacy and print concepts by having students 'read' the recipe and following instructions. Build math skills with measurements and counting ingredients. Use motor skill