by Chenyu Yi | May 11, 2018
This is a real-life activity which is designed to help little children to excise their specific muscles which are necessary for developing basic “skills” they...
by Chenyu Yi | May 11, 2018
This is a real-life activity which is designed to help little children to excise their specific muscle and to learn basic “skills” they...
by Chenyu Yi | May 11, 2018
This is a real-life activity which is designed to help little children to excise their specific muscle and to learn basic “skills” they...
by Chenyu Yi | May 11, 2018
This is a real-life activity which is designed to help little children to excise their specific muscle and to learn basic “skills” they...
by Chenyu Yi | May 11, 2018
This is an activity which is designed to help children learn how to sort correct things into...
by Katie Holzman | Sep 20, 2017
Katie Holzman | Discovery Place Preschool | Wichita, KS Students learn about the life cycles of living things by examining mealworms in their various stages of...
by Teach for Life | May 11, 2017
Neva Thiessen | Early Childhood Educator | Wichita, Kansas Using figures, toys, or pictures, the teacher and students discuss the ways different animals move: swimming, flying, walking, and running. Then, students practice by sorting each animal into groups by type of...
by Teach for Life | Mar 9, 2017
Kathy Wagner | Wichita Collegiate School | Wichita, Kansas In this physical education lesson, the teacher uses simple rhymes to teach students how to throw a ball underhanded — also known as the “tick tock throw.” The students learn to hold the ball...
by Teach for Life | Mar 3, 2017
Kristin Freed | Wichita Collegiate School | Wichita, Kansas In this lesson, students do a winding activity that helps them develop fine motor skills. Students must focus and concentrate on using both hands together to complete the exercise. These skills create a base...
by Teach for Life | Feb 21, 2017
P.J. Auchterlonie | Caldwell Elementary | Wichita, Kansas The teacher reads the book “Glad Monster, Sad Monster” and has the students pretend to be one of the monsters — each of which is connected with a feeling. She asks each student to share...
by Teach for Life | Feb 21, 2017
Kristin Freed | Wichita Collegiate School | Wichita, Kansas In this lesson, the teacher and students sing a song that uses motions and touch to learn and review parts of the...
by Teach for Life | Feb 21, 2017
Kristin Freed | Wichita Collegiate School | Wichita, Kansas This fun “Grasshopper Song” helps young students develop coordination in making small movements with their mouths, and also helps them learn to coordinate larger physical movements with their...
by Teach for Life | Feb 21, 2017
Kristin Freed | Wichita Collegiate School | Wichita, Kansas The teacher helps students develop fine motor skills with a song about elephants. The song incorporates actions that require students to use both hands. The pattern of motions is repeated with each verse, and...
by Educator Partner | Jul 19, 2016
The breaking down of food inside our body is known as digestion. There are several organs in the body that help in this process. This video takes children through the system that helps turn food into energy for our...
by Educator Partner | May 19, 2016
This interactive video helps young students learn the words for parts of their bodies. It includes fun physical movement as the children follow the motions of the character in the...
by Educator Partner | Jul 16, 2015
Here are three simple ways to introduce emotions to toddlers and preschoolers. MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: How to make a DIY Dry Erase Face:...
by Educator Partner | May 7, 2015
This video features activities that can be done with young children outside and focuses on ways to practice balance and stay active. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make sure to ALWAYS use discretion when deciding appropriate actives and supervise your...
by Educator Partner | Feb 11, 2015
“Yes, I Can!” is a super simple animal song that introduces a bunch of fun animals, action verbs, and the phrases, “Can you___?” and “Yes, I can. / No I can’t.” Music and Lyrics: Copyright 2011 Super Simple Learning® Video:...
by Educator Partner | Aug 13, 2014
Dance like the animals do with this active kids song “Let’s Go To The Zoo” from the CD and DVD “Super Simple Songs – Animals.” Stomp like elephants, jump like kangaroos, swing like monkeys, waddle like penguins, slither like snakes,...
by Educator Partner | Jul 28, 2014
This animated wild animals from Africa video for children teaches kids the names of 14 different animals. Featuring colorful wild animals that stack up into a pyramid and then they are all knocked down by a huge hippo. © 2014 Organic Learning – Videos for Kids...
by Educator Partner | Jul 6, 2014
Lessons with the program “Development of Emotional Intelligence in Children” The program is developed around these core values — understanding emotions and feelings, realizing and accepting their presence, managing them productively, and controlling...
by Educator Partner | Mar 10, 2014
An idea for teaching the five food groups to first graders includes engaging students in a sorting activity. Expert: Miriam Cook Bio: Miriam Cook is a certified Family and Consumer Science teacher and freelance writer who has taught children from preschool to high...
by Educator Partner | Jan 10, 2014
http://ABCmouse.com/LearnMore “My Body” (See below for lyrics) The original children’s song “My Body” helps children learn basic body parts and motor skills, set to the tune of the classic “My Bonnie.” This song helps teach...
by Educator Partner | Dec 23, 2013
This video features all the topics that can be taught while sharing a meal together. The teacher and students discuss the taste, texture, and color of the food as well as nutritional benefits and portion size. See more videos about teaching childhood nutrition at:...
by Educator Partner | Oct 23, 2013
For the 2013 Healthy Kids, Healthy West Virginia Awareness Week, Mandy Curry and Ashley Alford visited West Teays Elementary School’s 2nd Grade classroom for a sugary drink demonstration. https://www.facebook.com/GenerationPutnam...
by Educator Partner | Sep 18, 2013
Dance ‘n Beats is a research-based movement program with step by step training videos and dance choreography for early childhood educators and dance instructors to use with young children. Can You Plant a Bean Dance is from the Dancing Down on the Farm DVD. The...
by Educator Partner | Sep 5, 2013
Let’s take a walk in the jungle! “Walking In The Jungle” teaches jungle animals and actions (walking, stomping, jumping, skipping) with some creative play. Music & Lyrics: Copyright 2011 Super Simple Learning® Video: Copyright 2013 Super Simple...
by Educator Partner | Aug 27, 2013
Here is a song for children about feelings and emotions. This song was written and performed by A.J. Jenkins. Video by KidsTV123. More free videos, MP3s, and worksheets available here: http://www.KidsTV123.com Guitar chords: Capo 2nd fret G C G D G C G C D G C G C D C...
by Educator Partner | Aug 25, 2013
“Farm animals for children” is designed to introduce toddlers and young children to farm animals, and help slightly older kids and non-native English speakers (ESL) learn how to spell them. The video features old-time/bluegrass music, live video footage,...
by Educator Partner | Feb 1, 2013
Research shows that active play is very important for children’s social and emotional development. During active play, children form relationships with their peers, gain confidence in their abilities, learn to express emotions, and develop the “mastery motivation”...
by Educator Partner | Feb 1, 2013
Active play promotes children’s learning. Research has shown that children are much more attentive right after they have engaged in active motor play. In addition, children learn through movement. Adults can integrate movement into daily routines and planned...
by Educator Partner | Jan 19, 2013
Planting fast-growing seeds is a great activity for preschoolers. Tessa Giordano, longtime director of a successful nationally accredited early childhood program, discusses options for planting seeds that produce quick, easy to see results. More information at:...
by Educator Partner | Jul 23, 2012
In this lessons the students learn about animals by looking at images, feeling figures of animals, and making animal...
by Educator Partner | Dec 26, 2011
Everybody has a body! This is the official music video for “Body Parts” from Spaghetti Eddie! http://www.thespaghettieddie.com LYRICS: Copyright Brendan Parker Music Everybody has a body Everybody has body parts, body parts You have 10 fingers You have 10...
by Educator Partner | Nov 29, 2011
Reggie has been sitting for too long, so Zach suggests some exercise in the form of a “Shake Break.” An original song by Billy Reid for kids and toddlers. Enjoy this kids song / baby song from Pancake Manor! Song © Billy Reid Facebook :...
by Educator Partner | Nov 25, 2011
Students review the five senses with pictures then move to an activity where they identify and describe objects using their five senses. This is also good practice for developing strong beginning descriptive language skills. For more information and full lesson plan...
by Educator Partner | Oct 27, 2011
Head, shoulders, knees & toes – Warms up the body and increases body and movement awareness Lily pad jumping – Improves jumping skills Obstacle course – Improves climbing ability, co-ordination and balance skills Skittles – Develops...
by Educator Partner | Oct 27, 2011
Warm up – Prepares the body for movement Obstacle course – Improves climbing ability, co-ordination and balance skills Catching balls – Develops hand/eye co-ordination Target throwing – develops ability to release and throw a ball in...
by Educator Partner | Oct 13, 2011
This song highlights the many things that make up the natural world that surrounds us. Enjoy singing along and seeing pictures of nature’s...
by Educator Partner | Aug 22, 2011
This is a fun “responsive singing” activity listing important times to wash your hands while enjoying a fun march around the room. These videos demonstrate how day care workers can use 8 fun songs and free classroom activities to encourage children and...
by Educator Partner | Aug 22, 2011
Kids love this song as they catch “pretend sneezes” in tissues or elbows. These videos demonstrate how day care workers can use 8 fun songs and free classroom activities to encourage children and workers to practice better hand washing habits. Free MP3...
by Educator Partner | Aug 22, 2011
Even when hands or toys look clean, they can be covered with invisible germs. These videos demonstrate how day care workers can use 8 fun songs and free classroom activities to encourage children and workers to practice better hand washing habits. Free MP3 files,...
by Educator Partner | Dec 9, 2010
This song is a super circle time addition to increase body and senses awareness, as well as greetings and participation. I hear with my ears and I smell with my nose. I taste with my tongue feel with fingers and toes. I see with my two eyes a very nice you. You-hoo,...
by Educator Partner | Jun 15, 2010
In this science activity, preschool students plant and grow grass seeds in a can. Students create faces on their cans and observe the seeds as they grow. The grass eventually becomes the hair of their “grass man.” Find more preschool science activities at:...
by Educator Partner | Jan 19, 2010
This video will walk you through the steps of making tiny pots out of recycled newspaper that can be used to start a seed’s growing...
by Educator Partner | Nov 25, 2009
Learn how to teach a variety of fun physical education activities with preschool children using scarves. Learn ideas on how to integrate scarves into different parts of a preschool fitness workout. For more free ideas and information on the KID-FIT curriculum, please...
by Educator Partner | Nov 7, 2009
Learn how to teach a variety of fun physical education activities with preschool children using hoops. See how to integrate hoops into different parts of a preschool fitness...
by Educator Partner | Jul 7, 2009
The teacher uses stick puppets to discuss facial expressions and emotions with her preschool students. They also learn to verbalize their feelings by creating sentences about emotions and behaviors. Patterns can be found at: bit.ly/1XBEzln For more preschool learning...
by Educator Partner | May 23, 2009
Let’s learn Hand washing with this jingle! Lyrics: It’s fun to wash your hands And I know you understand So we washy washy clean, scrub scrub We start with washing palm to palm Between each finger let us rub Now the back of the hands, its such a simple...
