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Here is a a year's worth of original and novel games to get little ones moving! “The Preschool Games” Improve your preschoolers self-control = improve their life. Start Here's "The Preschool Games" is squarely based on the theory of executive control - the same basis of "The Marshmallow Test"* that has been featured regularly on PBS. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/making-sense/teach-self-control-reduce-economic-inequality/ Four games to play in a circuit - start these little learners on a path

Play Dough with a Purpose! Print and Play. Use this download as an independent activity or a center. Little learners strengthen hands and answer cognitive boosting questions. Targets fine motor, cognitive, and language domains. Play dough is a favorite for any preschooler and a great teaching medium. For a year's worth of high interest play dough mats - check out Start Here's - "Dough-GEO" download. This download includes: -Executive Function. -Procedure, Setup and Materials list. -Work-a

The ability to scan left to right and distinguish shapes are prerequisites for all academics. *Self-Control Work* This activity can also be to practice "calmly" scanning a large field. Get ready for school with Start Here's - SEE! This download includes: -Executive Function Information. -Object, Set-up, Procedure. -Lesson checklist/data sheet. -Figure Ground Activity and Questions. -Visual Form Recognition Activities. -Visual Sequence Activities. -Extension – “Make-Your-Own-Pattern” Activity.

Having good fine motor control takes attention, practice and self control. Little learners are less frustrated when they can "do the work themselves". Get ready for school, start practicing today! Only at Start Here! Download includes: -Executive Function Information. -Object, setup, procedure, materials. -Starting Scissors - an original short story about learning to cut. -Basic Shapes & Colors -Snip-strips -Sorting labels (for containers) -Sort & paste sheet -Lollipops/stars -Snip-strips

With Start Here's "before & after" high-interest play dough mats, little learners use visual clues to infer what will happen next. This HANDS-ON, FUN activity is a developmentally appropriate way to spark ideas and lay the foundation for critical thinking skills. Download includes: -How to make a “mat-set”. -Executive function information. -Object and material list. -Procedure. -Visual of mat-sets. -18 Full Color Play Dough Mats (Nine Sets). -Reference page. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young childr

What does a hippo, fish eggs, and a 3-D printer have in common? They are all a part of Start Here's "Dough-Geo" play dough mat MEGA-PACK. These 40 high interest mats invite little learners to explore basic geometric shapes, while answering questions, and improving finger strength. The questions target the first three levels of Bloom's taxonomy and are developmentally appropriate for kids from preschool to kindergarten. Use as an activity or as a center. This download includes: -Executive

This bright and clean classroom center and decor pack will ensure every learner knows that practicing with the pencil is encouraged. Pencil work is a very important "back to school' skill. Ensure that EVERY learner knows the shapes and directions for writing letters. This download includes: -pencil theme decorations (four sizes in four colors) -bus labels -student work signs -take home notes -desk strips -informational posters -First Step in Writing poster in four colors -pencil work poster i

Fun and focused learning! A solid understanding of shapes, size, letters, and numbers is the bridge to all other learning. Little Learners will enjoy working on these targeted "task mats". Increase the level of complexity by giving 2 step directions. Challenge your little learners cognitive, visual, and fine motor skills with the "complete the picture mats". EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A b

As a parent, daycare provider, or preschool teacher you are the primary language model for children. This handy organizer will help you plan and practice how to EXPAND your language. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of free play and structured play is critical in developing the kinds of skills that will make them more flexible, resilient, and persistent. Daily engagement in these critical

This month Start Here pairs with Digital Paper Store for this fresh freebie. Enjoy this fun set of printable crowns and seasonal clipart. **************This set includes******************* -two full color crowns -two black and white crowns -four full color clipart Want more clipart at great prices? Check out Digital Paper Store HERE.