Deborah Stewart

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Promote preschool creativity through block play

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:59 pm
Blocks promote creativity A block center promotes a unique opportuntiy for preschoolers to be creative. Instead of creating with paint or paper, preschoolers use blocks to engage in the construction ...
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Preschoolers need opportunities to develop their cutting skills

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 6:00 am
Give your preschoolers opportunities to develop their cutting skills but before you do so consider a few of the following suggestions: Make sure scissors will actually cut. If you can't cut a pie...
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Introducing patterns to preschoolers

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 6:00 am
There are patterns everywhere in the a preschooler's world - the key is helping preschoolers to begin identifying them through fun and engaging activities or opportunities. Why should you ...
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Blink, Blink, Blink

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 10:54 am
Help your preschoolers learn what the colors of a traffic light means! Blink Blink Blink Blink, Blink, Blink A presentation from Teach Preschool www.littlefingersplay.blogspot.com Blin...
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Preschool teacher quick tip #1

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 3:24 pm
This is just a short tip for you to tuck away the next time your preschooles are threading yarn. Start by taping the end of your string or yarn to the table so it doesn't slide around. This wi...
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I Put an Apple In My Lunch

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 6:00 am
Your preschoolers will get a giggle out of this little apple song! I Put An Apple In My Lunch I Put an Apple In My Lunch A presentation from Teach Preschool www.littlefingersplay.blogspot.com ...
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Water table fun in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 6:00 am
A preschooler can enjoy water play as part of a small group or independantly. As a group, children use time at the water table to socialize, communicate, interact, and role play. For the child who ...
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Mixing Colors

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 6:00 am
Just add a little paint with this song and preschoolers will discover what mixing colors is all about! Mixing Colors Mixing Colors A presentation from Teach Preschool www.littlefingersplay.b...
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Clean-up time in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 6:00 am
There is sand all over the floor, paint on the table, and toys scattered about which means your class is having fun learning and playing but now it is time to clean it all up. What should you do?...
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There Are Four Seasons

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 6:00 am
Use this song to help preschoolers remember the four seasons! Four Seasons There Are Four Seasons A presentation from Teach Preschool www.littlefingersplay.blogspot.com There...
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Three Little Turkeys

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 12:22 pm
Sing this little song about turkeys with your preschool class. Preschool: Three Little TurkeysView more presentations from Deborah Stewart. Three Little Turkeys Three little turkeys went o...
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Science in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 10:37 am
Preschoolers are naturally curious about the world around them which can lead to exciting and fun opportunities for learning in the preschool classroom. Science is more than just bubbles and...
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Working on Buttons

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:41 pm
Tonight I spent about 5 hours trying to figure out how to make little "grab a buttons" for my blogs. I made four of them and have two posted down on the very bottom right hand side of the page- they s...
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Working on Buttons

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:40 pm
Tonight I spent about 5 hours trying to figure out how to make little "grab a buttons" for my blogs. I made four of them and have two posted on the other blog - they seem to be working but I need to t...
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Providing preschoolers with structured and unstructured opportunities to write

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 7:00 am
Both structured and unstructured writing opportunities can benefit preschoolers but it is important to understand the difference and to know what is age appropriate. Unstructured Writing Opportunti...
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I Felt A Raindrop On My Shoulder

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 7:00 am
Use this little song to help preschoolers learn all about the weather. Preschool: I Felt A Raindrop On My Shoulder After singing each verse of this song, ask preschoolers to tell you what t...
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It's Clean Up Time In The Classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:00 am
Encourage your preschool students to join in and help clean up the classroom! Its Clean Up Time Follow My Blog! Sing a song about colors - click here! ---------------------------------------...
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Give preschoolers opportunties to write and color

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:00 am
Here are some ideas to consider when giving your preschool students opportunities to color or write. Offer Choices Provide your preschoolers with a variety of writing tools to choose from. ...
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Five reasons to encourage preschoolers to color

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 7:28 am
Set out a piece of paper and some crayons and see the growth and development that is taking place. Fine motor skills are being strenthened as preschoolers grasp the crayons and hold on tight enough...
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It's Fun To Get Together

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 7:00 am
Have your preschoolers start with a partner to shake hands as you teach them this little greeting song. Repeat the song and each time you do, have the children find another friend to greet. Its Fun...
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Every Time You Have to Cough Presentation

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 6:00 am
With this song young children can be reminded how to cover their mouth and nose so little germs don't spread. Every Time You Have To Cough Follow My Blog Five Little Popcorn Seeds - click h...
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Open Your Napkin Presentation

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 7:00 am
Open Your Napkin I had a little trouble getting the sound to match up to this slide. Follow My Blog See all presentations - click here! ------------------------------------------------
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I Can Draw A House

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 6:53 pm
Get little fingers drawing and imaginations moving with this cute little fingerplay! I can draw a house with my finger in the air hold up pointer finger For the frame of the house I will dr...
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Thanks from Deborah

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 9:53 pm

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Health Alert: Are Any Of These Cereals In Your Cupboards?

Deborah Stewart Oct 27, 2009, 9:41 pm
Fruit loops, Lucky Charms, Capn' Crunch, and more - I love cereal.
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When I Went Swimming

Deborah Stewart posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 7:30 am

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25 ways to drive traffic to your blog

Deborah Stewart Oct 26, 2009, 12:36 am
Could you provide the link to your point number 21? Great post - very helpful. Sounds like I have a lot of work to do.
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About Me

My name is Deborah Stewart - I am also known as "Teach Preschool". I have been in the field of early childhood education for over 20 years. I have a masters in ECE and am a member of NAEYC.

I love to write about and for early childhood education. My passion is focused on helping new teachers create a successful career in the field of early childhood education by providing resources, support, and training.

I have two blogs that I like to share with teachers and one website:

http://www.littlefingersplay.blogspot.com
http://www.preschoolprofessional.blogspot.com
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