Literacy bags for preschool

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Some of our favorite literacy ideas for preschoolers. 10 writing, reading and language ideas for filling our preschoolers tool bags.

This busy bag is the perfect activity to accompany the book Bear Sees Colors. The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! My son and I were introduced to Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman as part of the Book Club Play Dates monthly series. It's a really lovely story about a bear who sees different colours all around him with the help of his animal friends. I decided…

Take Home Book Bags were a key factor in getting my students engaged in their reading every night at home. With some trial and error, I was able to get the system working (almost) seamlessly in my classroom. I compiled all the important elements in this post to help you create a routine with your […]

How to make a book bag for your preschool classroom or kindergarten classroom. Such an easy way to work literacy at home in a low pressure way perfect for early childhood education.

You've heard of busy bags, but do you also know about literacy book bags? These are bags with a picture book and playful toys, games, or other related hands-on activities to do. And you can easily make your own!

If you missed the first post about this project, you will want to start here. I have had a lot of librarian interest in this project so I am sharing my progress as I go. A week ago I finished four more kits! Kit 3-Mouse Paint This kit contains: Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh Colors Everywhere by Tana Hoban Songs About Colors and Shapes CD Flannelboard set made in-house Storytelling lapboard Mouse puppet Shapes & Colors Memory Match Booklet Kit 4-Polar Bear, Polar Bear This kit contains…

First and foremost after years of saying I am going to get to it, I FINALLY made an email list and I can't wait to start sharing some of my favorite books and other content with you all that way. You can sign up for it by clicking HERE! Second, Brooke and I have heard you loud and clear. You wanted Kindergarten Storybook STEM after seeing how well our bundle has worked with first and second graders. We are taking some of your favorite books AND throwing in some new ones.... and coming up…

Literacy bags are proven to be academically effective (and fun) for young learners. Find out what should be included and don't forget the 2 free downloads!

Keep kids occupied, quiet and learning with fun busy bags. Kids learn while they play! These busy bags are perfect for preschool and toddlers.