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Preppers (Two 1/2 to Three 1/2 Years) :: Our 21/2 year old TLE precocious preppers are now nearly or totally potty trained and will remain in the prepper classroom until ready to enter preschool. Their days are filled with more detailed learning and more structured circle time.They are ready to learn basic writing coloring and cutting. They love their computers. Beginning computer skills and mouse skills are encouraged. Curriculum includes the introduction of LEAP (Learning Experience Academic Program). Once a week they work on their “My Little Leap Books” which introduce academic skills in preparation for preschool. Days are filled with a balance of activities, both quiet, and active. Music, movement, art, science and an array of developmentally appropriate activities make for a day filled with fun and learning. Playground time twice a day if weather permits. Lunch is more social then at the earlier stages and is followed by a nice quiet nap with soothing music and backrubs.
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Slick Surfaces Art Arts & Crafts activities to help preschool teachers and parents of young children. BioColor® from Discount School Supply, the incredible paint that replaces ordinary tempera and lets children discover dozens of ways to learn and play! Great for sticker art, marbling projects, fabric paint or putty. Can be applied with fingers, brushes, spatulas or sponges. Non-toxic and cleans up easily! Complete set of arts and crafts activities also available on DVD. Visit Discount School Supply store online.
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This nursery rhymes video puts a new spin on the classics to make favorite rhymes come alive. Brother and Sister Goose join Mother Goose to present 43 rhymes using upbeat, pop-style music sung to traditional and new melodies. The playful geese lead kids through each rhyme, teaching them about being safe, using manners, and accepting responsibility. “I have a two-year-old daughter and one of our favorite things to do in the car on the way to and from daycare is sing nursery rhymes together. It’s been about a ten year stretch between singing nursery rhymes (used to do it all the time when I baby sat), so remembering the words to all the classic nursery rhymes is a challenge. Insert the Rock ‘N Learn Nursery Rhyme DVD. I actually won this item through a contest hosted by smartypantsmama. When we got home I popped it into the DVD player as a substitute for our normal afternoon show, Yo Gabba Gabba. The graphics are very animated and kid-friendly. In addition to nursery rhymes there are also songs and lessons about safety. My Little Princess Pea was totally engrossed with the songs that she had heard before, the others she watched with curiosity. The musical is not loud and outlandish like most children’s shows today- it is very soothing- as nursery rhymes should be. While the recommended age is 3-5 years, my friend’s 6 month old twins were mesmerized by the show and the gentle tunes. I would definitely recommend this DVD to parents with children age 4 and under
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July 2009 are taught to manage risk, rather than avoid it. Everything is dangerous! says outdoor teacher Heidi Buvang. We motivate children to expand their limits, to try hanging from branches and climbing trees. Outdoor nurseries are trying to counteract concerns that childhood has become overprotected and believe external education makes children more creative and independent. Were competing with computer games, says Heidi, Its important to give children the desire to be outdoors.
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Busy Beavers iPhone App: tinyurl.com Website: BusyBeavers.com – Kids English Learning Resources – MP3s, Worksheets, Flash Cards, Games and more! This catchy song will help teach young learners to say what color something is in a sentence. Plus, it deals with colors that are often overlooked like brown, pink and purple. Now that we know the color names, let’s use them in a sentence! You can buy this video on a CD or DVD from our website, or in the Busy Beavers App “Jukebox”!
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Daniel and the Health Technology students recently held a clinic for the kids in Ohio Hi-Point’s Preschool/Daycare, operated by our Early Childhood Education program. Here is some video of the students’ checking out one of the preschoolers.

Stamping Art Arts & Crafts activities to help preschool teachers and parents of young children. BioColor® from Discount School Supply, the incredible paint that replaces ordinary tempera and lets children discover dozens of ways to learn and play! Great for sticker art, marbling projects, fabric paint or putty. Can be applied with fingers, brushes, spatulas or sponges. Non-toxic and cleans up easily! Complete set of arts and crafts activities also available on DVD. Visit Discount School Supply store online.
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www.littlestorybug.com This is a simple felt board story to help preschoolers learn their shapes and colors. Enjoy!
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Preschoolers and ESL children can learn the alphabet.
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BNN News Coverage on Play Space for Head Start Preschoolers

Galloping Minds — Preschooler Learns Spanish -Aprendamos Espanol – is a fun-filled bilingual dvd appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers to help them grasp the Spanish Language. Spanish and English words, both written and spoken for each engaging video clip and an accompanying spanish phrase allow your preschooler to pick words with ease. The entertaining clips and enjoyable music will keep your child’s interest while teaching them common spanish words and phrases. The DVD covers the fundamentals including colors, numbers and words using beautiful images and classical music. A ‘must watch’ DVD for your early Spanish learner.
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“Santa’s Hat” is an easy-to-learn preschool song that will teach your preschooler colors. Coupled with word recognition, this video is sure to get your little ones excited about learning as well as Christmas. Happy Holidays!
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www.littlestorybug.com If you’re your happy and you know it clap your hands if you’re happy and you know it clap your hands if you’re happy and you now it then your face will surely show it if your happy and you know it clap your hands
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Preschool circle time sensory activity that helps preschoolers experience new textures through this simple sensory activity that can be used during circle.
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