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Teaching Your Tots!
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items Teaching tots essentials!
Teacher’s are so under supported and dismissed.
TO PARENTS: SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER
Sections
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Books
Supplies
Sensory
Books
Books that I love to be included in not only regular story time but I love to tie it to an activity!
This book has been one of my favorites since I was little. The kids crack up at it every time it gets read.
A craft activity is always fun and a great choice in early education. Having the children create a cow or chicken is a great addition to thei...
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Tiny T. Rex and the first day oopsies is such a cute book to read at the end of the first day. Everyone has oopsies.
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book|Hardcover
The Rainbow Fish is a classroom staple. It shines light on friendship, and self worth.
Activity to pair with: cut a large fish out of cardboard, have every child choose a shape, cut out that shape, decorate that shape, then add to the fish. A great ...
The Rainbow Fish|Hardcover
This is an all time classic and every child should read it at LEAST once. You can do all kinds of activities based on this book. It’s even better to read on a milk and cookies day, like “milk and cookies with ms./mr.”
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a great book for all reasons! Who doesn’t love colors and numbers combined!
There’s so many activities this book is capable of being based on. The options are endless!
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish|Hardcover
Supplies
Supplies that I find useful and fun.
Take a walk in my shoes posters are a great item to include with learning to lace items. Learning to lace items helps with fine motor skills and these posters are a fun addition. They are also a great keepsake to add to their portfolio.
Ready-To-Decorate® Take A Walk In My Shoes! Posters - 24 posters
Lacing beads are a great for fine motor skills. These paired with the “take a walk in my shoes” poster activity is a great combo.
Excellerations® Jumbo Lacing Beads - 36 Pieces
INCLUSION, INCLUSION, INCLUSION. Every child should be able to have a crayon or coloring utensil that represents not only themselves but also their peers.
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons, 24 Ct
There’s always been an issue with some parents not wanting to provide supplies that benefit the classroom or other children. Or some parents just choose not to buy or can’t afford supplies. This crayon tub is very handy for children who lack supplies...
Crayola Crayon & Storage Tub, 168 Ct
Yes, it’s pricey. However, a seating rug comes in handy and this one serves more than one purpose. It’s great for rug time, learning colors, and group activities.
7' 6" Group Colors Rug - 6 Colors - 30 Squares
Every classroom needs caddy’s for multiple reasons. These specific ones last forever, are colorful, and are great for different stations at different tables.
Really Good Stuff® Six-Equal-Compartment Caddies - Set Of 6
These large punches are great for activities and come in very handy for crafts. Easy to punch a lot in a short amount of time!
UCEC 2 Inch Circle Punch for Paper Crafts
This mini sweeper comes in handy and is easily accessible. Who loves crumbs anyway?
Eyliden Mini Carpet Sweeper, Lightweight Red
Sensory
Sensory needs should be met and these are just some things that help.
This is another sensory item that is greatly appreciated. School overhead lights are always so harsh and can be uncomfortable and distracting.
Clouds Calming Covers Ceiling Light Filters
Teaching young children you learn every single one of them have different needs. Some of those needs are sensory needs. These sequin Dino’s are a great sensory input and came in very useful.
Mark Making Sequin Giant Dinosaurs - Set of 3