Links and Online Resources

Alphabet Song
A new version of the Alphabet Song- very catchy!  The kids love the rhythm!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36IBDpTRVNE

Favorite Author - Eric Carle
Eric Carle is an author and illustrator popular with many kindergarten students.  This link will let you access his website.
http://www.eric-carle.com/

Favorite Author Page - Jan Brett
This link is to Jan Brett's website.  She is a favorite author of many kindergarten students.
http://www.janbrett.com/

Favorite Author Page- David Shannon
This link is to the David Shannon page on the Scholastic website.  David Shannon is a favorite author of many kindergarten students.
http://www.scholastic.com/titles/nodavid/davidshannon.htm

Great learning website! Starfall
This website is filled with hours and hours of educational and fun activities for your child.  There are letter sound games, calendar activities, holiday related activities, stories to read and more!
http://www.starfall.com

Invented Spelling Article for Parents
This article explains invented spelling and why it is natural to teach children to spell this way.  There are suggestions for parents at the end of the article.
http://www.naturalchild.com/guest/margaret_phinney2.html

Letter M Song
This catchy song covers the way the letter looks, the sound it makes, words that start with M and how to form an M.  These songs are available on You Tube for every single letter of the alphabet!  They are by HAVE FUN TEACHING.  The class loves them- plus it gets them moving!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiK7IL0kqd0

PBS Page About Literacy Development in 5 Year olds
This page by PBS provides insight into how kindergarten students develop. https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/age-5/literacy .  

PRIDE song with Elmo and Goo Goo Dolls
We talk about being PROUD in kindergarten and to help the students understand the concept of PRIDE, I use this great song on YouTube. It really helps them to grasp the concept.   Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGohKgNOXnU