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Preschool Song: Peas in a Peapod

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Little Fingers That Play - Aug 13, 2010, 11:46 pm
There were five little peas in the peapod Sitting in a long straight row. Then they all rolled over And one fell out And away he did roll! There were four little peas in the peapodSitting in a long straight row.Then they all rolled overAnd one fell outAnd away he did ro...
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Whats New at Teach Preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Jul 24, 2010, 12:08 am
If you haven't joined me over at Teach Preschool yet, I hope you will do so. I am posting over there almost every day... Latest posts on the Teach Preschool Blog include... Kick Box Painting with Toddlers (works with preschool age children too)! Blogging Tips from Teach Preschool on Facebook ...
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Preschool Song: Stack the blocks

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Little Fingers That Play - Jul 21, 2010, 12:29 am
I wrote this little ditti after observing a group of kids playing blocks. Preschool Song: Stack the BlocksTune: The Ants Go Marching InWe stack the blocks one-by-oneHurrah! Hurrah!We stack the blocks one-by-oneHurrah! Hurrah!We stack the blocks one-by-oneWe are having so much funThen they all go tu...
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Preschool Song: An Orange Is Appealing

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Little Fingers That Play - Jul 19, 2010, 10:28 pm
Orange song An Orange is Appealing! An orange is appealingBut you can't eat the peelingSo you better peel the peeling away! Repeat and get faster each time! Copyright © 2010 Deborah J. Stewart
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Preschool Song: Ribbon Song

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Little Fingers That Play - Jul 15, 2010, 7:17 am
Preschool: Ribbon Song Ribbon Song Ribbon Red Ribbon Blue Wave those ribbons around you. Ribbon Yellow Ribbon Green Wave those ribbons so they can be seen. Wave those ribbons up high. Wave those ribbons down low. Wave those ribbons so fast, fast, fast, fast, Wave those ribbons so slow, slow, slo...
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What's coming up soon?

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Jul 8, 2010, 1:02 am
If you haven't joined me over at Teach Preschool yet, please be sure and do so. What is up and coming? Infant activities will be posted every Thursday! More creative art experiences will be shared. A few early childhood related give-aways are coming up soon. And the latest announc...
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Announcements from Deborah

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Jun 23, 2010, 9:36 pm
Hello Friends! As many of you know, I have more than one blog. In fact, I have three blogs, a facebook page, and twitter page. Well it is time for me to get real and narrow down!! This blog is exactly the same as my Teach Preschool blog. All the same posts you see here are also there. S...
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Parachute play is a great way to promote teamwork and to...

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Jun 5, 2010, 8:00 am
Parachute play is a great way to promote teamwork and to get those large muscles moving. The children gather around the parachute and hold on to one of the parachute handles. There are more children then there are handles on the parachute so the children who are not holding a handle become ...
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Making props for the preschool musical

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Jun 3, 2010, 8:00 am
One of the dances in my preschool program is called Caterpillar Conga and I wanted to have each boy be a part of the caterpillar. I had to choose between a polka-dotted caterpillar, circle caterpillar, or just plain green. I cut twelve circles out of large sheets of foam board and painted them gre...
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Preparing for a musical production in preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Jun 1, 2010, 8:00 am
Each year, I have the privilege of directing a preschool musical at one of our local schools. I thought I would share a few tips about preparing preschoolers to sing or dance for their parents... To help the children know where to stand during the presentation, I mark the floor with colorful pai...
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Toddler art is great to display

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 30, 2010, 8:00 am
This isn't a new idea or even my idea but I wanted to document this idea in my blog because I think it is fabulous. I am often asked for activities that toddlers can do that will also be great to display. Sometimes this is referred to as "refrigerator art." I hesitate to focus too much on ref...
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Lesson plans for the infant room

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 28, 2010, 8:00 am
An infant room is a special place where babies are nurtured, loved, and are given opportunities to learn! Infants are learning about themselves and their world every single minute of every single day. 1. To prepare an infant lesson plan, the first thing I like to consider is the developmenta...
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Bird nests your preschooler can make!

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 26, 2010, 11:40 pm
This week was a week about spring and spring always reminds us of birds.The children made their own little bird nests with eggs. The children spread glue all over their paper then sprinkles brown confetti strips on top of the glue. Then the children dipped their finger tips or thumbs into the sta...
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Webbing lesson plans for preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 23, 2010, 8:00 am
It was recently suggested that I talk a little bit about how to create a web that will help you in creating lesson plans. I am going to present a few very basic webs just to get you thinking! Centers This first web is focused on centers. This web is simply an example of how webbing can be u...
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Farm Week in Preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 21, 2010, 8:00 am
The children in this class spent the week exploring all about the farm. They explored a variety of activities including how to create the form of a tractor out of shapes. For sensory, the children drove tractors in (and around) the dirt. The children discovered the feel and shape of lima beans. Th...
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Organizing your preschoolers art supplies

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 19, 2010, 8:00 am
I thought I would share some of the ways teachers organize their student art supplies. Above is a caddy that holds markers, scissors, a stapler, crayons, and glue. This little caddy also has a side pocket where crayons are kept. The caddy would be placed in the center of the table and t...
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Q-tip painting with toddlers in preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 17, 2010, 8:00 am
What started off a Q-tip painting quickly turned into full finger and body painting. This was Wy's first time exploring painting with Q-tips. I started by having Wy sit across from me. I showed him how to dip the Q-tip into the paint and then swirl it around on the paper. Wy watched wit...
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Easel Painting with twos in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 15, 2010, 8:00 am
In this twos classroom, easel painting is part of the daily routine. The children know how to get their own paint smock, slip it over their head, and then they head over to an open easel where paint, brushes, and paper is ready and waiting for them.Some days they paint on short paper and other days ...
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Centers in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 13, 2010, 8:00 am
When children enter this classroom, they will discover plenty of things to do and the freedom to explore because each center in this classroom was designed just for them. At this table the children are creating paintings with the dot painters. At the block center, a couple of boys hav...
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Potato alphabet game in preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 11, 2010, 8:00 am
It was farm week in this two year old classroom. Laying in the center of this table was a set of mixed up construction paper potatoes with one letter of the alphabet on each one. There are several centers open throughout the classroom including a sand table, water table, easel, gluing a...
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Two year olds and triangles in preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 9, 2010, 8:00 am
The two year olds in this class are exploring triangles. Each child reaches into a bag and selects different colors of triangles they would like to glue to their paper. While the children work with the glue, the teacher converses with the child. "What color would you like to glue next?"...
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Using one voice in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 7, 2010, 8:00 am
The thing about working with preschoolers is you are always having to either talk over lots of little voices or find creative ways to capture their attention. Lots of little voices all going at once is to be expected but lots of teacher voices all going at once should not be part of the plan. Too ma...
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ProSocial skills in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 5, 2010, 8:00 am
I was asked by Noah of The People Garden to drum up some activities that promote pro-social sharing and negotiation skills for young children. I wanted to share this article so you could see the ideas as well. You will have to scroll down just a bit (past the very nice comments about me:) to see the...
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Morning greeting time in preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 3, 2010, 8:00 am
I always start my day in preschool off with a morning greeting time which includes exploring the calendar, weather, seasons, and a brief review of basic concepts. Let me show you some of the ideas that can be included in a simple morning greeting time. Sing the Hello Song! I love to sing the ...
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Recipes for home made art products

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - May 1, 2010, 8:00 am
Each photo below will take you to a great craft recipe that you will want to hang onto! Mama Jenn: Colored Rice Delicious Ambiguity: Sensory Bottle Crunchy and Green: Salt Art Preschool-What Fun We Have: Flour Finger Paint" Centers and Circle Time: Pastel Colored Rice The Artful Parent: Salt Paint P...
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Using the ideas of others in the preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 29, 2010, 8:00 am
I love to search out new preschool ideas and activities on other blogs. New ideas keep me motivated and inspired. However, once I find a cute idea, I visualize how I will do the activity with my students. Lose the recipe Often times teachers look at an idea they find online or in books as the...
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Teaching simple songs in preschool

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 27, 2010, 8:00 am
I wrote this article for Teaching Tiny Tots a few months ago on teaching simple songs to preschoolers. In this article, I talk about using the S-I-M-P-L-E method when introducing simple songs and fingerplays to young children. Singing and Chanting the Itsy Bitsy Spider!
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Bug-a-boo ideas for your preschool classroom

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 25, 2010, 8:00 am
A wonderful collection of some of the buggy ideas I have found for you to check out. Bugs and Critters ] by Mama to 3 Blessings by Giggles Galore by House of Baby Piranha by Little Fingers that Play by Pocket Full of Posies by Ten Kids and a Dog ...
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Flower activities you can do with your preschoolers

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 23, 2010, 4:11 pm
These are a wonderful collection of flower activities you can do with your preschoolers! by PreKinders By Frugal Family Fun by Foxy Toy Box by Preschool Playbook by Preschool Daze By DIY Preschool By PreK-Preschool Ideas from Noey by Preschool Playbook by PreK-Preschool Ideas from Noey by No Time fo...
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Hang onto those lids for your preschool class

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 21, 2010, 8:00 am
Here are a couple of ideas you can do with lids! ]by Crafts by AmandaUse the lids to make your own little math counters! ]by Preschool DazeUse the lids to sort by color! by Cocukla Cocuk OlunHot glue some sponges or foam shapes on the lids to make your own stamps for printing! Just click on ...
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Collection of little bird activities you can do with your preschoolers

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 19, 2010, 8:00 am
These are some darling ideas I found online for birds activities you can do with your preschoolers! by Preschool Playbook by PEDACINHO DE MIM by My Montessori Journey by Little Illuminations by Little Fingers that Play by Every Thing Except the Grill Click on each picture to ...
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Teach Preschool Survey on Facebook Survey

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 18, 2010, 8:00 am
If you are a member of Teach Preschool on Facebook,I would love for you to fill out this survey!If you are not a member - you are invited to check it out!Click here to take survey
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Snack time in the preschool classroom!

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 17, 2010, 8:00 am
Snack time is a terrific time to let children learn to do things all by themselves. Have the children get into the practice of washing hands first and while they are washing hands, set out napkins and cups at one end of a table or on a low shelf. Have the children go and get their own nap...
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Earth day activities your preschoolers can enjoy!

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 15, 2010, 3:41 pm
Here is an excellent collection of earth day activities you may want to check out! For the Love of Art My Montessori Journey My Montessori Journey [Preschool Daze My Montessori Journey No Time for Flashcards Brick by Brick Click on each picture to see the blog po...
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Deborah Stewart Apr 15, 2010, 7:42 am
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Deborah's new CD is finally here!

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 7, 2010, 11:05 pm
Order My New CD!Simple Songs for Preschool Enjoy this wonderful collection of children's songs and chants written and presented to you by Deborah. Full of rhyme and repetition and content that will be meaningful to the young child.Total of 19 Songs and 8 Chants are included on CD
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Deborah's New CD!

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Little Fingers That Play - Apr 7, 2010, 10:56 pm
Order My New CD!Simple Songs for Preschool Enjoy this wonderful collection of children's songs and chants written and presented to you by Deborah. Full of rhyme and repetition and content that will be meaningful to the young child.Total of 19 Songs and 8 Chants are included on CD
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Preschoolers need you to explain, rehearse, and reinforce expectations

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 3, 2010, 8:00 am
There are three key elements that teachers should include in the process of setting boundaries and expectations for young children... Explain, Rehearse, and Reinforce These are not my words but the words of K. R. Victor. According to Victor (2001): "Once you have created the plan y...
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Getting preschoolers to stop and listen

Deborah Stewart posted an article on Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Apr 2, 2010, 8:00 am
There are lots of techniques teachers use to capture the attention of the preschoolers. Walk Over When needing to get the attention of only one child or a small group of children playing together, it is always more effective just to walk over, bend down close and speak warmly t...
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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
http://www.teachpreschoolonline.com

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