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10 Preschool Math Worksheets- Number Recognition, Flashcards, Tracing
Here at ZiggityZoom we want kids to learn while having fun. Below you will find 10 preschool or kindergarten worksheets for your classroom or homeschool classroom.
Number Tracing Kindergarten Worksheets- Number 1 to 10
Tracing practice for preschool or home school children.
Number Tracing 1 to 4 Worksheet
Preschool Worksheets- Number Tracing 4 to 6 Worksheet
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Preschool Worksheet- Number Tracing 7 to 9
Let your kids practice tracing numbers 7 to 9 to help improve their motor skills and letter recognition and writing.
Dragons & Dinosaurs Number Flashcards. Make learning numbers and counting a fun activity with these cute flashcards. Just print and cut. Numbers 1-10, this page numbers 1 through 4.
Items needed:
- Heavyweight printer paper or standard paper
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Print image for all three pages of flashcards.
- Cut out.
Preschool count and match worksheet. Numbers one to ten. Homeschool printable page.
Number Worksheets
Preschool Worksheet- Counting Numbers
Preschool count and match worksheet. Numbers one to ten. Homeschool printable page.
Self Portrait Art Project for Kids
I’d been looking for a different approach to self-portraits for a back-to-school project. I wanted something that would ask the students to see themselves in a new way, and create a colorful display that I knew the teachers would appreciate for their classrooms. Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser has an amazing life story, along with a very appealing style of abstract drawing. Click here to read more about him.
1. Start with a 9″ x 12″ paper, and trace the width of a ruler around the outside edges in pencil. Add another line about 1/4″ away to make a narrow inner border.
2. Draw a very large circle that almost touches the top border and does touch the left and right. Wobbly circles are welcome! Shoulders may be straight or angled.
Eyes are drawn by starting with a center dot, and then the football shapes that extend and touch the outside edge. Hair must be simple, simple, simple, using as few lines as possible. Names are drawn in block letters in the bottom border.
3. When the drawing is done, all lines are traced with a thin black marker.
4. Everything is colored in heavily with some good colored pencils. This sample is down Prismacolors.
Arts & Crafts
Kathy Barbro earned her B.F.A. at Minneapolis College of Arts & Design, enjoying a 20-year career in graphic design. When her son entered kindergarten, her career path took a turn. The local elementary school had no art program and that was all the inspiration she needed. Kathy served as a volunteer art docent for several years, later becoming the school’s Professional Expert in Visual Arts. She teaches twenty K-5 classes weekly and conducts an after-school Art Enrichment program. Kathy pooled her talents to share her curriculum via the blogosphere. With 500 classroom-tested art projects posted, her Art Projects For Kids www.artprojectsforkids.org is a favored source of art lesson plans among teachers, home schoolers and parents.
Sight Words Superheros Workbook- Activities, Word Worksheets and More
Fun SuperHero theme for teaching Sight Words includes flashcards, practice worksheets, word wall cards, My SuperHero story with SuperHero stickers and word stickers. Known also as popcorn words, outlaw words, power words or high frequency words, this packet is perfect for teaching sight words.
Sight Words in this beginner unit:
a I do go is it to up we can for see the all day
you Sam have here like look play said ball went
Included Printables & Activities: (Color / Black & White)
- 23 Trace/ Cut & Paste/ Color Word Worksheets
- Large Word Wall cards
- Cut & Paste Word sentence Worksheets
- SuperHero Sam story
- SuperHero story stickers
- Sight word story stickers
- SuperHero Name tags
- Word search
- Flashcard take home sheet
- SuperHero Activity (Make your own jointed Super Hero)
This packet is perfect for all your beginning readers … to learn both reading and spelling. Kids love the Super Hero theme with characters and activities created by Sharon Pierce McCullough!
*PLEASE NOTE: By purchasing this packet, you are buying ONE license to use this packet in ONE classroom. Additional licenses can be purchased at checkout.*
This Sight Word Workbook is 48 pages and costs $10.00.
25 Favorite Books for Preschoolers
Here at ZiggityZoom we love books. We read all types of books but our favorite types are still children’s books because they are filled with colorful illustrations and words that allow us to imagine, dream, grasp or laugh along with the book characters. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or child looking for the perfect book for a young child, we have listed our 30 books that are just right for little minds. All of these titles are available for Nook Kids which you can use on any tablet, or smart device. Use the Nook Kids app for these devices.
Here is a list of 30 great books we have created for kids to enjoy with a parent, grandparent or by themselves.
Simon and the Red Rocket Ship is a great story about a cat character, named Simon, who loves inventing things. He takes found objects and creates a Red Rocket Ship. It’s a wonderful story for any boy or girl who loves art, inventing and finding objects.
Simon Starts School is a great read for kids starting preschool or kindergarten as they will be able to relate to Simon’s first day of school. A perfect pick for back to school.
Monster in the Kitchen is a fun and lively story about Chomp, the monster, getting ready to make a cake for Fang . . . it’s his birthday! All the other monsters want to help. See what happens when there are “too many monsters in the kitchen.” Includes funny illustrations, a chocolate and peanut butter no-bake cookie recipe and “baking tips.” Fun for kids 3 to 5 and for beginning readers.
Monster Manners is an amusing story that gets kids laughing while learning manners. The little Monsters need to learn some manners. “If a Monster burps … what should he do?” Monster Manners is a fun and silly way to help kids learn their basic manners … for kids 3 to 5. Fun Surprise “sound effects!”
Zebrina the Ballerina is an adorable story for any little girl starting out in dance or another activity that takes lots of practice. Zebrina loves to dance and twirl, but she isn’t a very good dancer at first. Her rhythm is off … she loses her balance … she spins the wrong way. But Zebrina practices and practices … she really loves to dance. Find out if Zebrina becomes the ballerina she always dreamed of becoming. A perfect story for any little girl who loves to dance!
Dinosaur Up Dinosaur Down helps kids learn about opposites. This fun & funny dinosaur book introduces the concept of Opposites. Follow the silliness of these fun and colorful dinosaurs, for kids 2-5.
TumTum & Friends is a fun story for kids about cute aliens. Tumtum and his alien friends have just landed on planet Earth. They have no idea what anything is. A comical story with fun sound effects for kids 3 to 5.
Princess Little is about Princess Rosita, a very tiny Princess who lives in a very small castle. She has tea every day with her friends Princess Daisi and Princess Pansi, but she is lonely. Read this charming story to find out what makes Princess Little really happy.
Good Twoshoes is a fun take-away story about kindness. Follow Goodie TwoShoes through her day as she inspires kids with her motto, “You can never be TOO Nice!” A charming story to help inspire children to be their kindest.
And here are the next group of books. Books great for toddlers and preschoolers about Spring, Summer, Swimming, Travel and siblings.
Bunbun at the Beach is an ideal story for kids who are visiting the beach. Bunbun, Benny and Bibi are headed to the beach. With fun and colorful illustrations, this book, about sibling relationships, shows the joys of doing simple activities like going to the beach. A fun book for summer reading. Bunbun books are geared towards children 3-5 but they are also great starter books for beginning readers.
Bunbun at the Fair is a great book about a family adventure at an amusement park and sticking together. Bunbun is so excited. He is going to the fair with his brother, Benny, and his sister, Bibi. There is so much to see and do. But what happens when Benny and Bibi can’t find Bunbun? Bunbun books are geared towards children 3-5.
Swim Beakley Swim is an excellent story book for kids who are afraid of the water or need to be inspired by Beakley’s courage. Beakley and Weber are going to the beach. Beakley is anxious to cool off in the water but he is scared to get in the ocean. In the end, Weber comes up with a simple solution to help Beakley learn to swim. For ages 3-5 and also a good starter book for beginning readers.
Dragons is a fun and colorful book kids love. It’s a whimsical book about Dragons. This delightfully simple little book is a favorite of kids 3 to 5. The lyrical text is combined with fun and colorful illustrations of dragons.
Bunbun at Bedtime is a great night time book for kids as Bunbun gets ready for bed and goes to sleep. Bunbun doesn’t want to go to bed. Benny and Bibi are getting ready for bed, but Bunbun wants to keep playing. When Bunbun hears a strange noise, he hurries to get ready for bed and join his brother and sister. A bedtime book that kids and parents can relate to. Bunbun books are geared towards children 3-5 but they are also great starter books for beginning readers.
The Bear with Blue Hair is a delightful book filled with fun, silly poems kids love. It is filled with whimsical, nonsensical poems featuring some fun and unusual animals like the pink polar bear. Fun, sketch-like color illustrations add to the whimsy of this poetry book. Kids enjoy the rhythm and rhyme of these simple poems, perfect for children starting as young as age 2.
Beakley Takes a Trip starts out when Beakley gets a letter … it says “please come visit soon”. This will be Beakley’s first trip and he’s a wee bit worried, so he takes his stuffed Bunny along for security. His frog friend, Weber, encourages him to embrace the adventure, as they travel on all modes of transportation to reach their destination. This endearing story lets children see the value of trying new things. For ages 3-5 and also an excellent book for beginning readers.
GigglePuss GigglePuss is a fun and humourous book, featuring a big fat cat who is a very ticklish guy. Follow him and his friend, Mouse, as he tickles GigglePuss and encourages kids to do the same. The giggling never stops! A fun book for kids 3 to 5.
Beakley’s Color & Count Book This story is about Beakley learning his colors and starting to count. He finds lots to count at the beach . . . can you help him? This charming concept book gives several opportunities for kids to count and also reinforce their colors. Ages 3-5.
Monster Halloween The Monsters are back and this time they are having a ball getting ready for Halloween. Meet the Monsters and join them for their Halloween party. The perfect Halloween story and an easy to read story for beginning readers.
Trick or Treat Bunbun Bunbun can’t decide what costume to wear for Halloween . . . can you help him? A perfect little book, with a favorite character, Bunbun, that toddlers love. A fun “getting ready for Halloween” book in board book fashion. A fun book for kids 2 to 5.
Bunbun’s Christmas Counting Book is about Bunbun getting ready for his favorite time of the year, Christmas. Little ones can count along with one of their favorite characters, Bunbun, as he prepares all the decorations for Christmas. A fun “getting ready for Christmas” book in board book fashion.
Hat Cats is a charming “easy to read” story about cats who love hats. Written in rhyme and illustrated with fun and whimsical cats, all wearing hats, of course. For children 2 to 5 and beginning readers. “Some cats like big hats, Some cats like small.”
Galloping thru the Months celebrates horses and the seasons of the year. Illustrated is a festive image for each month of the year, along with a sweet poem to go with each month.
Fun Sandwiches for Kids Do your kids like helping in the kitchen? Then this is the perfect book for them. Sandwiches don’t have to be boring . . . why not make a Rocketship sandwich for lunch or Puppy Sandwiches as party finger foods? These adorable fun foods will be the hit for any get together or just to make your child smile at lunchtime. Fruits and veggies incorporated into the sandwich designs will help even picky eaters try new foods and eat a bit healthier too. Complete instructions and recipes include full color photos of each theme. A perfect Party Food book to have on hand for all your party planning.
Curious Baby Animals A first book of Animals for the curious baby or toddler. Simple, colorful illustrations of animals with large text presented in boardbook fashion. Perfect for learning animal names at an early age.
Curious Baby A sweet book with adorable illustrations of baby and lyrical rhyming text. A fun book to help elicit responses from your baby or toddler. An anytime book to read to your little one.
All of the above titles are available on BarnesandNoble.com under Nook Kids books by author and illustrator Sharon Pierce McCullough.
How You Can Earn Money From YouTube Videos
Who hasn’t seen the video “Charlie Bit My Finger” ? This is actually one of the all-time most popular videos on YouTube. Why? It appeals to a very large audience. It’s not a niche video. And we are seeing that some of the most popular videos are ones that don’t look all that professional … they are down to earth recordings. Some of these videos are bringing in millions in revenue. The Charlie video was actually recorded back in 2007, but it is still garnering an astounding number of views. So, how can YOU get started on this YouTube track? Let’s take a look at the steps you need to take.
1. Set up a YouTube account and your own Channel
If you already have a Google account, you can set up your YouTube account from that. Use your own exisiting account name or choose a name that applies to the type of videos you plan to post.
2. Upload Content
As you start to upload videos, keep in mind that shorter videos seem to do best. A video that is just 1 minute to 3 minutes is a good starting point. Post your videos on a regular basis to start garnering an audience. People are more likely to start following your channel if you have regular and continuous content. Of course, there are always those certain videos that start to go viral, but you may have noticed that many of them have a touch of humor.
3. Build Your Audience
Use social media to increase awareness of your YouTube channel. Share your videos as many places as possible. If you have your own website, be sure to also post your videos on it to gain viewers from your own platform. Repy to viewer comments to engage your audience and build viewer loyalty.
4. Start Earning Revenue
You will need to manually enable monetization from your dashboard channel in order to start making money from your videos. You will do this in the dashboard, using the Video Manager. This means that you are allowing ads to be shown at the beginning of your video. This will be how you start making money.
5. Setup a Google Adsense Account
You will need to set up a Google AdSense account. It is free to set up but you will need either a PayPal account or a bank account and a valid email address to get started.
6. Keep Track of Analytics
You can check your analytics for each video once you get going to find out what your viewers prefer regarding length, topic, etc. Then you can make adjustments for future videos.
10 Tips to Getting Your Children’s Book Published
If you always wanted to write a Children’s book you are not alone. It seems to be a goal of many an adult. Perhaps the exposure to books at an early age sticks with many of us and we have a soft spot for those books we loved so much. But whatever the reason, writing a book for kids is on many a person’s bucket list.
Writing for children is not an easy feat. In fact, some people think it is more difficult than writing a novel, especially if your passion is picture books. There is a true story about Dr. Seuss that goes like this. Dr. Seuss was at a cocktail party where he met a brain surgeon. “Oh, you’re that man who writes those children’s books,” the Doctor said. “Some Saturday, when I have a little extra time, I am going to write one of those.” Dr. Seuss replied, “Ahh yes. And someday when I have a little free time, I’ll do brain surgery.”
As an author and illustrator of children’s picture books myself, I truly understand that draw. I love conjuring up new stories and creating endearing new characters. My very first published children’s book involves my rabbit character, Bunbun, and his two siblings. He is still one of my very favorite characters and I can’t begin to tell you how many parents have come up to me to say that their kids are in love with Bunbun. So, my experience and advice pertains particularly to picture books.
But … to get back to “your” book … there are a few things you need to keep in mind to get on the path to publishing. And whether you choose to self-publish or go with a mainstream publisher, the beginning steps are the same.
Tips to Publishing Your Children’s Book
- Decide what age group you will be writing for. There are very definite age group breakdowns for boardbooks, picture books or young adult (YA). Remember that most picture books are only 32 pages long and less than 1000 words, many much less and some with very few words.
- Write the best story you can write.
- Edit, edit and edit again.
- You don’t need illustrations if you will be submitting to publishers. In fact, they prefer you just present the text of your exceptional story.
- Research current trends in children’s book publishing. It does change and what were last year’s hot topics or theme may be passe now.
- Keep your resources up to date. Consult new versions of the Children’s Writer & Illustrators Market, a bible of sorts for writers and illustrators of kids content.
- Join the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. (SCBWI) This is an invaluable group of writers and illustrators and a wonderful resource.
- Keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need an Agent to get published. Yes, it is a difficult task but many writers do their own pitching and do get published. Is it easy? No, but it is possible.
- Check out any local writers groups in your area. It is always helpful to get some other like-minded writers to give their input and critiques.
- Be persistent. If you truly want to write for children, you will have to accept the fact that it really is hard work but it is also very rewarding.
Sharon Pierce McCullough is the author of the published Bunbun series and also 20 ebooks available from Barnes & Noble Kids books.