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everything from favorite songs and books to activities for art, transitions,
science, math, language, music, movement, and more! Complete with
Preschool Activities
Encyclopedia of
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Formerly titled Its Great to Be Four, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Pre-

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Edited by Kathy Charner

and Maureen Murphy
ISBN 0-87659-238-8
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enthusiastic adults who teach them
The GIANTEncyclopedia of Preschool Activities for Four-Year-Olds

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The giant encyclopedia of preschool activities for four-year-olds / Kathy Charner, editor ;
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Rev. ed. of: Its great to be four. c2001.
ISBN 0-87659-238-8
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Table of Contents
Introduction by Barbara Backer........................................ 15
How to Use This Book by Barbara Backer........................ 17
Art Elbow Printing .............................. 44

Handprints on Glass ..................... 19 Handprint Flowers ........................ 45
Art Appreciation ........................... 19 Riding the Bus .............................. 46
Chalk Recipe ................................ 20 Bubble Art .................................... 46
Michelangelo Drawing ................. 20 Swimmy Fish ............................. 47
String Swing ................................. 21 Texture Stamps ............................ 48
Color Days ................................... 22 Springtime Art .............................. 49
Magic Color Tricks ....................... 22 Yarn Mosaic ................................. 50
Favorite Shades ............................ 24 The Power of Pumpkins ............... 51
Clothespin Art .............................. 25 Rainbows of Our Own ................. 52
Silly String Art ............................... 26 Shape and Color Collage .............. 53
Feather Duster Painting ................ 27 My Home .................................... 54
Easy Easel Painting ........................ 28 Seashore Pictures ......................... 55
Paint Scraping .............................. 29 City/Country ................................. 56
Painting with Vinegar ................... 30 Crazy Socks .................................. 58
Self Portrait .................................. 31 Tie Dye Color Socks ..................... 58
Golden Fall Fingerpainting ............ 32 Classroom T-shirts ........................ 59
Textured Finger Paint ................... 33 Bleached T-Shirts ......................... 59
Punch Pictures ............................. 33 First Day of School Craft Ideas ..... 60
Punchilism ................................... 34 Doily Painting ............................... 60
Puzzling Art .................................. 35 Gift from Our Heart ..................... 61
Watercolor Art Book .................... 36 Mothers Day Card ....................... 62
Clean Mud ................................... 37 Pizza Chef .................................... 63
Playdough Pizza ........................... 38 Decorative Window Scenes .......... 63
Candy Canes ................................ 39 Spring Bulletin Boards .................. 64
Soda Clay Christmas Ornaments .. 40 Moles on the Move ...................... 65
Race Car Printing ......................... 41 Island Adventure .......................... 67
Press Prints ................................... 42 Stars and Planets .......................... 68
Foam Tray Printing ....................... 42 Fingerplay Glove .......................... 70
Ants and Spiders .......................... 43 Carp Windsocks ........................... 70
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Frog Puppet ................................. 73 Building a Community ................ 109
Rainbow Fish ................................ 74 Blueprints for Block Area ............ 109
Thimble People ............................ 76 Maps .......................................... 110
Spool People ................................ 76
Hair Claw/Clip Monsters .............. 77 Books
Block Heads ................................. 78 The Book House ........................ 112
Paper Creature ............................. 78 Book Club .................................. 112
Apple People ............................... 80 Book Worm ............................... 113
Did You Ever See a Jabberwocky? .80 Books in Bloom .......................... 115
Picture Frames ............................. 81 Crown Your Door with Books .... 116
Popsicle Stick Frames ................... 82 Door Decor ................................ 117
Colored Stone Picture Frames ...... 82 Reading Button Hugger .............. 118
Seashell Frame ............................. 83 Book Belt ................................... 119
Spool Necklace ............................ 84 Book Lovers Journal .................. 120
Peng-eei ....................................... 85 Character Cup ............................ 121
Color Banners .............................. 86 Make a Book .............................. 122
Spaghetti and Meatball Plate ........ 87 Field Trip Book .......................... 124
Clowning Around ......................... 88 I Can Write My Own Book ........ 124
Easter Bonnets .............................. 89 A Book of My Own .................... 125
Name Hats ................................... 90 Food Riddle Book ...................... 127
Paper Plate Baskets ...................... 90 Books, Books, and More Books .. 128
Make Boats .................................. 91 If I Could Be the Teacher ........... 129
Moose Hangings ........................... 93 Gingerbread House .................... 130
Treasure Bucket ........................... 95 Our Space Diary ........................ 130
Seashore Sand Globe ................... 96 The Mitten Story Puppets ........... 131
Hemlock Cone Candle Rings ........ 97 Where Is the Gingerbread Boy? .. 132
Birdseed Strings ............................ 98 Play Bat ...................................... 133
Earth Formations .......................... 99 Sunflower House ........................ 133
Art for All Ages Art Festival ......... 100 Book Characters Shopping List .. 135
Guessing Our Book Guest .......... 136
Blocks Mirror, Mirror, Who Do I See? ... 137
First Day of School Castle ........... 102 My Favorite Illustration
Blocks ........................................ 102 Bookmarks .............................. 138
Milk Carton Blocks ..................... 103 Super Sock Day .......................... 139
Structures ................................... 104 Silly Stuff .................................... 140
Block Center Hall of Fame ......... 104 Story Time Snack ....................... 141
Follow the Velcro Road .............. 105 Catch the Tale: If You Give a Mouse
Where Do You Live? .................. 106 a Cookie .................................. 141
Our Town in the Block Area ...... 108 Eating Good Books ..................... 143
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Everyone Loves Birthday Question Day ............................. 175
Presents! .................................. 144 Weather Reporter ...................... 176
Five Little Ducks ......................... 145 Shape Person ............................. 177
Gingerbread Boy ........................ 145 Take a Walk ............................... 178
Goodnight Moon ........................ 147 Nature ........................................ 179
Hats Off for Books ..................... 148 Nutrition/Good Health ............... 179
Let Me Hear You Whistle ........... 149 What Do Parents Do All Day? .... 181
When I Was Young .................... 150
Little Lumptys Lesson ................ 151 Dramatic Play
Living Long Ago .......................... 153 Dino Footwear ........................... 182
Michael, Michael, What Do Dramatic Play ............................. 182
You See? ................................. 154 Babies Nappies (Diapers) ........... 183
Rabbits in the Wild vs. Rabbits for Kitchen ....................................... 184
Pets ......................................... 155 Shoe Store .................................. 185
Trains Are Terrific! ...................... 155 Lets Be Clowns .......................... 185
We Spy ...................................... 157 Farmers Market ......................... 186
What Can You Hear at the Zoo? .158 Fasching Fun! ............................. 187
Boat ........................................... 189
Circle Time Going on a Train Ride ................ 191
Rise and Shine ........................... 159 Jeep ........................................... 192
Go-Togethers ............................. 159 Lemonade Stand ........................ 193
Seasonal Dress-Up ..................... 160 Pet Shop .................................... 194
Circle Time Rhyme ..................... 161 Tykesville Post Office ................. 195
Nursery Rhyme Theater .............. 161 The Garden Shop ....................... 197
Mother Goose in a Bag .............. 162 Talent Show ............................... 198
Sit-a-Pons ................................... 163 Surfs Up .................................... 199
Sticker Circle Time ..................... 164 Smile, Youre on Camera ........... 200
Blanket Day ............................... 165 A-Camping We Will Go ............. 201
The Gift of Reading .................... 166
Music Menu ............................... 167 Fine Motor
Bring a Sound to School ............. 167 Pounding Toy ............................. 202
Circle Time ................................ 168 Dropping Berries ........................ 202
Name That Sound ...................... 169 Pop and Squeeze ....................... 203
Group Time ............................... 169 Clipping Clothespins ................... 203
Mirror, Mirror in My Hand ......... 170 Color Sorter ................................ 204
Destinations ............................... 171 Sorting Buttons ........................... 205
Mystery Box ............................... 172 Rose Necklace ............................ 206
The Me Bag ............................ 172 Rustic Frame .............................. 206
Bag a Beast ................................ 173 The Nuts and Bolts of It ............. 208

Tong-Pong .................................. 209 Spanish Greeting and Farewell
Musical Boxes ............................ 210 Songs ....................................... 235
Tools for Precutting .................... 210 Sign the Alphabet Song .............. 236
Cutting Up ................................. 211 Susies Selling Lollipops .............. 236
The Cutting Box ......................... 212 Im a Little Turtle ........................ 237
Face Puzzles ............................... 213 Going on a Picnic ....................... 239
Making Puzzles .......................... 214 Old MacDonalds Farm Play ....... 239
Personal Puzzles ......................... 215 Five Little Ducks Storytelling
Learning to Print Names ............. 216 Collars ..................................... 241
Quick Sticks ............................... 217 Stamped Booklets ...................... 242
Five Speckled Frogs .................... 243
Fingerplays, Songs & Poems Five Little Pumpkins ................... 245
Popsicle Stick Puppets ................ 219 Five Little Ducks ......................... 245
Metamorphosis Glove Puppet .... 219 Five Yummy Fruits ...................... 246
Picture Songbook ....................... 220 Five Apples ................................ 247
I Look in the Mirror .................... 221 Five Little Cars ............................ 248
Im Dressed Warmly ................... 222 Five Buzzing Bees ....................... 249
Scissor Cutting ............................ 222 Five Little Letters ........................ 250
I Love You .................................. 223 Six Little Snowflakes ................... 250
Mom and Dad ........................... 224 Two Big Dinosaurs ..................... 251
Grandmas Letter ........................ 224 Drum Beat ................................. 253
Please and Thank You ................ 225 Yodelay Hee Hoo ....................... 254
Who Can Use Their Inside Singing a Rainbow ...................... 254
Voice? ..................................... 226 Little Leaves ............................... 255
I Went to the Dentist ................. 226 Sun Safe ..................................... 255
The Vet ...................................... 227 My Gloves .................................. 256
Call for Help .............................. 228 Maple Syrup and Pancakes ........ 256
The Train ................................... 229 Birthday Cake ............................ 257
Senses ........................................ 229 Poems for All Year Round .......... 258
My Round Ball ........................... 230 Ten in the Bed ........................... 259
A Triangle ................................... 231 Five Yummy Cookies .................. 261
Opposites Song .......................... 231 Three Little Kittens ..................... 262
Fall Is Here ................................. 232
Butter Song ................................ 232 Games
This Friend of Mine .................... 233 Neverending Musical Chairs ....... 264
Im a Little Pizza ......................... 234 Puddle Jumping .......................... 264
Special Relays ............................. 265
Mystery Bag ............................... 266
Whats It Like? ........................... 267

The Friendly How Much Have I Grown?
Neighborhood Vet ................... 268 Book ....................................... 305
Balloon Match ............................ 268 First Day of School ..................... 306
Circle of Shapes ......................... 269 General Tips ............................... 307
Name That Shape ...................... 270 More General Tips ..................... 309
I Spy a Shape ............................. 271 Teacher Organizational Tips and
Treasure Hunt ............................ 272 Miscellaneous Suggestions ....... 310
Faces .......................................... 273 Tips on Parent-Teacher Relations .311
Shoes ......................................... 274 Story Book List ........................... 314
Matching Games ........................ 275 Checklists ................................... 316
Match the Mitten ....................... 276 Song Cards ................................. 320
Matching Shapes ........................ 277 Song Lists ................................... 320
Find the Animals ........................ 278 Attendance Cards ....................... 321
Lets Do the Opposite ................ 279 Easy Pictures .............................. 322
Circle Action Games ................... 279 Picture This ................................ 323
Balls-in-a-Basket Scramble .......... 280 Picture Schedule Board .............. 324
Pull the Teacher ......................... 281 Our Day at School ..................... 325
Classroom Hide and Seek .......... 281 Our Weekly Calendar ................ 326
Engineers Lantern ...................... 283 Our Family Tree ......................... 327
Easy-to-Make Game Boards ........ 285 Seasonal Birthday Chart ............. 328
Yut-nol-eei ................................. 286 The Birthday Bag ........................ 329
Pizza .......................................... 287 This Is Me! ................................. 330
Feed Me .................................... 288 Mail Call .................................... 330
Big Floor Game .......................... 289 Note Bracelets ............................ 331
Musical ABCs ............................ 291 Colorful Cubbies ........................ 332
Vocabulary Toss ......................... 292 Lunch with the Teacher ............. 332
Alphabet Scramble ..................... 293 The Anger Corner ....................... 333
Piggies ........................................ 294 The Value of a Whisper .............. 333
Monster, Monster, Can You Come Pandora and Her Box ................. 334
Out to Play? ............................ 295 Teaching Turn Taking with Signs .335
Five-Day Treasure Hunt ............. 297 Multipurpose Work Mats ............ 336
Carpet Square Lines ................... 336
General Tips Center Flags or Labels ............. 337
Whats Your Shape? ................... 300 Free Play Pins and Butterfly
When You Finish .................... 301 Free Play Chart ........................ 338
My Plan for the Day ................... 301 Field Trip Clipboards .................. 340
My Photo Album ........................ 303 Make Your Own Prop Boxes ...... 340
My Book About School .............. 304 Dramatic Play Centers ................ 341
Natural Beauty ........................... 342

Hand Washing with Bubble Language .................................... 367
Magic ...................................... 343 Stories from Home ..................... 367
Easy Wash-Up ............................ 344 Tape Recorder Fun ..................... 368
No-Spill Step Stool ..................... 344 Puppet Story .............................. 368
Frugal Fingerpainting .................. 345 Catalog Puppets ......................... 369
Handle for Sponges .................... 346 Possible/Impossible ..................... 370
Washable Tempera .................... 347 A Mazing Language Activity .... 371
Marker Organizer ....................... 347 Pete and Repeat! ....................... 372
Spray Starch Your Flannel Board Crazy Colors ............................... 373
Cutouts .................................... 348
Picnic Snack Buckets .................. 349 Literacy
Pocket Pick ................................ 349 Follow the Flashlight ................... 375
Quick Crowns ............................ 350 Alphabet Matching Bags ............. 375
Alphabet Letter Books ................ 376
Gross Motor It Feels Like _______? ................. 376
Balancing Acts ............................ 351 Skipping Alphabet Game ............ 377
Imaginary Paths .......................... 351 Letter and Word Hunt ................ 378
Walking the Rope ...................... 352 Rainbow of Words ..................... 379
Follow the Leader ...................... 352 Whats in a Name? ..................... 381
Grocery Bag Balls ....................... 353 Word Book: Clothes That
Pass the Beach Ball .................... 354 I Wear ..................................... 382
Snowball Fun ............................. 354 Message Chalk Board ................. 383
Beanbags .................................... 355 Literacy Area .............................. 384
Beanbag Toss ............................. 356 Salt Boxes ................................... 385
Its in the Bag ............................. 357 Creating a Writing Center ........... 385
Container Catch ......................... 357 Book Making .............................. 386
The Puppet Says ......................... 358 I Can Read That! ........................ 387
Terrific Tunnels .......................... 359 Beginning Sounds ....................... 388
Left and Right ............................. 360 Names of Colors ......................... 388
Mouse Paint Dancing ................. 361 My Child the Author .................. 389
Five Little Speckled Frogs ........... 362 Visiting Teddy Bear Girl and Boy .390
Preschool Olympics .................... 362 Star of the Week ........................ 391
Fitness Fair Time ........................ 363
Math
Language Color Sorting .............................. 393
Rhyming Objects ........................ 365 Color Sorting Game .................... 394
The Talking Stone and the Listening All Sorts of Seashells ................... 395
Pebbles ................................... 365 Finger Lids Patterning
Paper Bag Stories ....................... 366 and Sorting .............................. 396

Pattern Cards Galore .................. 397 Water Paints ............................... 428
Shape Collages ........................... 398 Safety Town ............................... 429
Shape-O-Saurus ......................... 399 Signs and More Signs ................. 430
Number Day .............................. 400 Outside Fun from the Inside ....... 430
Edible Counting .......................... 401 Flying Fish .................................. 431
Counting Apples ......................... 401 Jump Rope Shapes ..................... 433
Math Snacks ............................... 402 PVC Pipe Car Wash ................... 433
Counting with Anything .............. 403
Random Counting ...................... 404 Rest or Nap Time
Frozen Numerals ........................ 405 Goodnight, Sweet Children ........ 436
Number Book ............................ 406 Naptime DJ ................................ 436
Counting Spiders and the Bugs ... 407 Hints for Quiet Time .................. 438
Peanut Butter Tasting Graph ....... 409
How Many People Are in Your
Sand & Water
Family? .................................... 410
At the Sand/Water Table ............ 440
How Long Is a Dinosaur? ........... 411
Sensory Table Ideas
(Sand and Water) .................... 440
Morning Greeting Water Play ................................. 441
Good Morning Greeting ............. 413 Water Play with a Baster ............ 442
Hello Song ................................. 413 Kitchen Utensils in Water ........... 443
Hello in Different Languages ...... 414 Can You Find It? ......................... 443
Good Morning to You ................ 415 Floating Fish ............................... 444
Whats New? .............................. 415 Color Sand ................................. 445
Morning Greeting ....................... 416 Find the Fossils ........................... 446
Sign in, Everyone ........................ 417 Erupting Volcano ........................ 447
Music & Movement Science & Nature

Balloon Dance ........................... 419 Science Talk ............................... 450
Scarf Dancing ............................. 419 Five Senses in the Garden .......... 451
Streamers ................................... 420 Can You Tell What You Smell? ... 452
Marching Musical ....................... 421 Matching Sounds ........................ 453
Dance Shakers ........................... 421 Body Parts Identification Puzzle . 454
Drum Drum Drumming ............. 422 Your Heart ................................. 456
Making a Banjo .......................... 423 All About Corn ........................... 457
Kazoo Fun .................................. 425 Apples ........................................ 458
Do You Hear What I Hear? ........ 427 Creative Cress ............................ 459
Outdoor Play Making Butter ............................ 460
Catching Colored Rainbows ....... 428 Life Cycle of Peanut Butter ......... 461

Food Pyramid ............................. 462 Butterfly .................................. 500
Name That Herb ........................ 463 Seven Little Butterflies ................ 501
See How They Grow! ................. 464 Birds and Nests .......................... 503
Seed Match ................................ 465 Animal Matching ........................ 504
Fall Bracelet ............................... 466 Tree Homes ............................... 505
Propagate a Geranium ............... 466 Marsupial Soup .......................... 506
Grassy Haired Friend .................. 467 Oviparous Animals ..................... 507
Buggy Grass ................................ 468 Useful Tails ................................ 508
Under Rocks and Rotting Logs .... 469 Dino Dig .................................... 508
Watching Ants ............................ 470 Names-O-Saurus ........................ 509
Wormy Science .......................... 471 Life-Sized Whale ........................ 510
I Spy Frogs ................................. 472
Who Is at the Pond? ................... 473 Snack & Cooking
Swimmin Tadpoles .................... 474 Baking Day Fun .......................... 513
What Comes from Trees ............ 475 Chef Linguinio ............................ 513
Making a Sun Design .................. 475 Creating a Recipe ....................... 515
Rainbow Weather Vane ............. 476 Read and Eat .............................. 515
The Weather Bear ...................... 478 Coffee Filters for Serving Snack .. 516
Fossils ......................................... 479 Self-Service Snack ...................... 516
Magnifying Glass ........................ 480 Cooking Trip .............................. 518
Science Trays ............................. 480 A Rainbow of Foods! .................. 518
Color Cube ................................ 481 Blender Drinks ........................... 519
Color Tubes ............................... 482 Little Miss Muffets Curds
Magnet Activity .......................... 483 and Whey ............................... 520
Big and Little Shadows ............... 484 Banana Dipping ......................... 521
Follow the Bouncing Beams ....... 485 Apple Butter in a Crock Pot ........ 521
The Eensy Weensy Spider .......... 485 Homemade Applesauce ............. 522
Ice Painting ................................ 486 Rainbow Fruit ............................. 523
Slip, Slide Ice ............................. 487 Banana and Peanut Butter .......... 524
Snow and Ice ............................. 487 Celery Race Cars ........................ 524
Wave Bottles .............................. 489 Lettuce Roll-Up .......................... 525
Volcano Action ........................... 490 Dinosaur Eggs-actly .................... 526
Colorful Recycled Paper ............. 491 Bread and Honey ....................... 527
Stepping Stones .......................... 491 Pumpkin Face Sandwiches ......... 527
Space Station ............................. 493 Stained Glass Toast ..................... 529
Clay Critters ............................... 495 Pretzel Kabobs ........................... 529
Interesting Insects ....................... 497 Assembly Line Pizza ................... 530
Heres Looking at You, Spiders ... 498 Pizza Faces ................................. 531
Life Cycle of a Monarch Vegetable People ....................... 532

Stone Soup ................................. 533 Sharing Friendship ...................... 569
Vegetable Soup .......................... 534 Teacup Invite ............................. 570
Quesadillas ................................. 535 Tea Party .................................... 572
Easy Rollers ................................ 537 Puzzle Pads ................................ 573
Moon Rocks ............................... 538 Signs of Cooperation .................. 573
Peanut Butter Ball Monsters ....... 539 Family Night Program: Theme
Peanut Butter Playdough ............ 540 Me ....................................... 575
Snowman Straw ......................... 540 Marvelous Me ............................ 577
Marshmallow Snowmen ............. 541 Have Fun in Korea ..................... 578
Marshmallow Rabbits ................. 542
U.S. Flags ................................... 543 Transitions
Cooking for Easter ...................... 543 Quiet Mouse Hall Poem ............. 580
Caterpillar Cupcakes .................. 544 Transition Time .......................... 580
Dirt Cake ................................... 545 Musical Instruments Game ......... 581
Traffic Lights ............................... 546 Easy Transitions .......................... 581
Cool Pool Slushy ........................ 546 Hat Transitions ........................... 582
Trail Mix ..................................... 547 Transition: Moving to a New
Creepy Bats ................................ 549 Location .................................. 583
Yummy Pond ............................. 549 Transitions .................................. 583
Gator Swamp Cups .................... 550 Pattern Transitions ...................... 584
Jellyfish ....................................... 551 Silly Mixed-Up Feet .................... 585
No-Bake Chocolate Cookies ....... 553 Statues ....................................... 585
Fluffy Bunny Cookies ................. 553 How Many Can You Name? ....... 586
Cooking with Shapes .................. 554 Transition Toys ........................... 587
Paintbrush Decorating Cookies ... 555 Small Choice Activity Board ....... 587
Colorful Cookie .......................... 557 Have a Seat! .............................. 589
Caterpillar .................................. 557 Transitioning Rap ....................... 589
Oatmeal Refrigerator .................. 558 Transition Tunes ......................... 590
Cookies ...................................... 558 Ten in the Class .......................... 591
Opposites Muffins ...................... 559 Clean-Up Engine ........................ 592
Pancakes! ................................... 560 Shocka Laka Shaka ..................... 593
Edible Castles ............................. 562
Monthly Planning
Social Development Pages...............................595
I Can Quilt .............................. 565
Index................................607
Be a Help-O-Saurus ................... 566
My Turn Next! ........................... 566
Happy/Sad Puppets .................... 567
Puppet Play ................................ 568

Introduction
Four-year-old children are energetic, inquisitive, enthusiastic and filled with
wonder about the world around them. They arrive in our classrooms eager to learn
about almost any topic imaginable. For them, every activity is an
opportunity for learning.
Their insatiable curiosity rewards teachers efforts at planning and presenting activities.
Fours tend to idolize their teachers, and that adulation offers more rewards than a
paycheck.
Working with four-year-olds also has its challenges. Because they are interested in
everything, its difficult for fours to focus their attention on one thing for a long period
of time. Teachers accommodate this by presenting information in several different ways
over a period of time. For example, to learn about dental care, children might use
toothbrushes to brush surface stains off of ceramic tile. They might also sing a brush-my-
teeth song, visit a dentists office, and compare the way the surface of their teeth feels
after eating apples and after eating marsh-
mallows.
These unique youngsters have enormous energy; they dont enjoy sitting for long
periods of time. Wise teachers plan and present activities that can be done while
children move around, stand at tables, recline on the floor, or climb on playground
equipment.
Because these children are rapidly learning language, teachers include many
communication activities that encourage youngsters love of experimenting with
language and trying out new words and phrases. They expose the children to
letters, numbers, and written language, but they put the emphasis on experiencing these
things, not on memorizing or mastery.
When involving four-year-olds in activities, keep in mind the following suggestions:
n Children explore with all of their senses. Be certain that all items you present are non-
toxic, that they present no choking hazard, and that they are too large to put in ears
and noses.

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n Children are daring. Their lack of experience can result in poor judgment. Plan ahead for
safety. If children will be jumping or climbing, be certain the surface below is cushioned.
n Because their motor skills arent yet refined, fours are accident-prone. Cover surfaces to
prevent damage from spills, nicks, and stray crayon marks.
n Neckties, scarves, belts, and pocketbook straps become hazardous when children wrap
them around their necks. Cut these and put Velcro fasteners on each cut end. Show
children how to un-fasten these closures, and supervise while they practice this skill,
before you put the items where children can play with them.
n Some four-year-old children are shy. Invite, but never insist that a child participate in an
activity. Many young children learn as much from observing their friends experiences as
they do from participating. When the shy child feels safe and secure in a non-threatening
environment, he or she will begin to join in. Be patient.
n Fours like to feel big and important. Let them help you prepare for activities.
n Support four-year-olds love of language. Dont just allow talking; value it. Cheer with
them when they invent new words and when they discover rhyming sounds. Sing with
them to experience the rhythm of language. Read with them to instill the love of the
written word.
n Encourage their inventive and creative abilities. Let them experiment with other ways of
doing the activities you present. Be willing to learn from them.
n Four-year-olds want to be just like their elders. Be sure you are setting an example for
what you want them to be.
This book is a result of a contest we conducted asking teachers to send us their great
activities for four-year-olds. We selected the very best entries, and the result is this book of
more than 600 activities. The contributing teachers have successfully used these activities
with the children they teach. We trust that you and your children will benefit from the years
of experience reflected in these pages.

How to Use This Book
Each activity in this book contains some or all of the following sections:
Materials needed
Each activity includes a list of readily available materials. Investigate all possible
sources of free materials in your community, including donations from paper stores,
framing shops, woodworking shops, lumberyards, and, of course, parents.
What to do
The directions are presented in a step-by-step format. Patterns and illustrations are
included where necessary.
More to do
Additional ideas for extending the activity are included in this section. Many activities
include suggestions for integrating the activity into other areas of the curriculum such
as math, dramatic play, circle time, blocks, language, snack, and cooking.
Related books
Under this heading are titles and authors of popular childrens books that can be used
to support the activity.
Related songs and poems

Familiar songs related to the original activity and original songs and poems
written by teachers are in this section.
Indexes
This book has three indexes. The first is an index of the materials used in the activities,
the second is an index of the books referenced in the activities, and the third is an
alphabetical index of the activities by title.

ART
Handprints on Glass
Materials
Washable tempera paint
Markers
What to do
1. Paint one hand of each child and encourage him to make a handprint on the
classroom window.
2. Write the childs name under his handprint for a clearly wonderful window
display!
D Charlene Woodham Peace, Semmes, AL

Art Appreciation
Materials
Art books
Paint, paintbrushes, paper
What to do
1. Look for books that contain art by the masters at garage sales, bargain
bookstores, and thrift stores.
2. Put these books in your classroom library, Art Area, and Dramatic Play Area.
3. When the children look at these books, they will develop an awareness of
color and style and an appreciation of fine art.
4. From time to time, point out various artwork in the books and provide
materials so the children can produce paintings in that style. Put out bright
colors for creating modern art or provide thin brushes for creating small
details.
Related books
The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola
No Good in Art by Miriam Cohen
D Barbara F. Backer, Charleston, SC

BLOCKS
Our Town in the Block Area

Materials
Camera and film, or existing pictures of your town
Clear contact paper, tape, or glue
Blocks
What to do
1. Take photos of various buildings, structures, or landmarks in your town,
depending on your focus. For example, take pictures of a hospital, grocery
store, bank, post office, police station, famous statues, and fountains. If
desired, use existing pictures of your town.
2. Using clear contact paper, attach the photos to standard 3 x 4 (7 cm x 10
cm) wooden building blocks. (Tape or glue also works, but contact paper
protects the photos better.) This is a great way to make use of old blocks.
3. Put the blocks in the Block Area so children can use them to make a town.
Encourage them to construct roads and drive cars around the buildings.
More to do
More Blocks: Create clay people and workers to use with the blocks.
Home Connection: Ask parents to provide a photo of their house. Make a block
for each childs house. If you run out of blocks, use small boxes or small milk
cartons. Practice the names of roads and addresses with each child.
Social Studies: Visit or videotape the town and the insides of some buildings to
show the children what happens in their town each day.
Related books
Curious George Goes to the Hospital by Margaret Rey
Mommies at Work by Eve Merriam
Song
We All Live Together by Greg & Steve
D Shirley Salach, Northwood, NH

BOOKS
My Favorite Illustration
Bookmarks
Materials
Childrens books
Scissors
Colored paper
Thin black marker
Colored pencils
Laminate or clear contact paper
What to do
1. Select one of your favorite childrens books that you have previously read to
them. Explain that pictures in books are also called illustrations. Mark some of
your favorite pictures with a bookmark and show them to the children.
2. Tell the children what bookmarks arethey mark a place in a book. Explain
that they can use bookmarks to mark where their favorite illustrations are
in a book.
3. Cut out bookmarks from construction paper and write My Favorite
Illustrations near the top with a black marker.
4. Give each child a bookmark and encourage him to decorate it. They can draw
favorite book characters, or any other picture that is meaningful to them.
5. On the back of each bookmark, write the childs name.
6. Laminate the bookmark or cover it with clear contact paper for durability.
7. Model and practice using the favorite illustration bookmarks in class. As a
class, share your favorite pictures in books using the bookmarks.
8. Explain to the parents (in person or in your class newsletter) how children can
use the favorite illustration bookmark. Encourage them to read together at
home using this new tool!
D Nancy Dentler, Mobile, AL

C I R C L E T I M E
What Do Parents Do All Day?

Materials
Parents
Various job-related props, pictures, and activities
What to do
1. Invite parents to come in and talk about their jobs for ten minutes. Reassure
them that teachers will be there to help and that you can meet with them
beforehand if they need help planning.
2. Suggest the use of props, pictures, and hand-on activities. Assure them that
any job is interesting to four-year-olds!
3. Examples of props and activities parents can use are:
n Bank employee bring logo giveaways and a money chart from the bank
n Community band member bring uniform and instrument; lead a class parade
n Real estate agent bring copies of pictures of houses to color
n Deli worker bring rubber gloves, cardboard squares, white plastic wrap,
and tape so children can wrap their own cheese
n Medical technician bring a microscope and germ slides
n Factory worker bring products in various stages of completion
n Accountant bring adding machines
More to do
Art: Make art projects using real occupational tools such as tweezers, eyedrop-
pers, or potters tools.
Dramatic Play: Set up stations in the classroom for children to act out jobs. For
example, set up a doctor or veterinarian office in the Housekeeping Center and
a post office in the Writing Center. Encourage the children to play beauty salon
with dolls or practice carpentry at the workbench. Put artists tools in the Art
Center.
Games: Play a memory take-away game using occupational tools.
Language: Help the children decorate and sign thank-you cards.
Manipulatives: Put puzzles and books about jobs and tools on the shelves.
Related book
Newton, Nell, and Barney: Someday I Want to Be... by Virginia Esquinaldo
D Sandra Gratias, Perkasie, PA

D R A M A T I C P L A Y
The Garden Shop

Materials
Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
Gardening props, such as plastic flowerpots, gardening gloves, watering can,
and spray bottle
Water table or large low rectangular plastic containers filled with soil
Small broom and dustpan
Small cups and marker
Soil
Fast growing seeds, such as grass or beans
What to do
1. Read the book Flower Garden with the children.
2. Take a field trip to a garden shop. Discuss with the children what sorts of
things happen at a garden shop and how plants grow.
3. Place gardening props in the Dramatic Play Center and encourage the children
to begin to explore the world of gardening. Place a small broom and dustpan
in the area as well and encourage the children to sweep up after themselves.
4. Tell the children that they will plant their own plants and will be responsible
for watering them.
5. Provide each child with a small cup. Help each child write his name on his cup.
6. Ask the children what they need to grow a plant. Provide the items that they
name. Hopefully, they have learned from their field trip, the book, and group
discussions that they need soil, water, seeds, and sun.
More to do
If the grounds of your facility allow for one, have the children (and some
parent volunteers) plant a garden outside. Discuss with the children what they
need to do to help the garden grow. With the childrens help, make a job chart
and assign the children small daily gardening jobs. You may want to consider the
following jobs: weed police and watering patrol.
Related books
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller
Seeds (Seasons) by Gail Saunders-Smith
D Ann Gudowski, Johnstown, PA

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F I N E M O T O R P L A Y
The Nuts and Bolts of It

Materials
4 sets each of small, medium, and large nuts and bolts
3 pieces of 2 x 4 (5 cm x 10 cm) wood, each 16 (40 cm) long
Super glue
Ruler
What to do
1. Glue the top of a large bolt 2 (5 cm) from the end of one of the 2 x 4
boards.
2. Glue three more large bolts to the board, at 4 (10 cm) intervals.
3. Repeat this procedure on another 2 x 4 board, using four medium-size
bolts.
4. On the last 2 x 4 board, repeat the process again using four small bolts.
5. Allow the boards to dry.
6. Provide a board and the correct size and number of nuts to a child. Consider
the childs fine motor abilities when choosing a board for her to usethe
larger the bolt, the easier it is for a child to manipulate.
7. Show the child how to manipulate the nut and bolt together and encourage
her to practice her fine motor skills.
More to do
Make a board with assorted bolt sizes. This will challenge children to problem
solve as they locate and match the correct nut and bolt combinations.
D Ann Gudowski, Johnstown, PA

G A M E S
Five-Day Treasure Hunt

Materials
Large piece of art paper
Fine-tip permanent markers
Colored pencils
Tea or coffee
Paper towel
Scissors
Various maps
Transparent tape
Special pirate treat
What to do
1. Design a treasure map, including different locations throughout the outside
play area. On a large piece of art paper, draw a map using fine-tip permanent
markers and colored pencils.
2. Be creative when labeling the map. For example, label the sand box Little
Desert, or the slide Slippery Hill. Dont forget to decide on a hiding place
for the treasure and mark it with an X.
3. When you finish the map, give it an aged look. Pour some leftover tea or
coffee on a paper towel and rub it over the map to make the map look old.
Let it dry.
4. When the map is completely dry, ball it up, being careful not to tear it. Open
it back up and re-label it. This will give the map a wrinkled and worn look. If
desired, cut around the edges of the map to give it a nice shape.
5. Cut the map into five different pieces. Every day, hide one of the pieces of the
map for the children to find.
Days 1 through 4
6. Tell the children that they are going on a treasure hunt and all they will need is
a map. The children may wonder what a map is, so it is a good idea to show
them some maps, such as road maps, fire escape plans, or even floor plans to
a house. Explain to the children that you have hidden a piece of the treasure
map somewhere in the center or outside. Therefore, they should keep their
eyes open all day so they can find it.
7. When a child eventually finds the map, sit down with the children and talk
about where they think the treasure is.

G A M E S

G A M E S
8. Post the piece of the map on the wall so parents and children can discuss the
adventure as the week progresses.
9. Each day, hide another piece of the map. When the children find it, tape the
map together using clear tape. Save the X piece for the last day.
10. On the day of the treasure hunt, hide the treasure before the children arrive.
Mark the area with an X. You might decide to put the treasure in an old
tool chest and bury it in the sand box, or place the treasure in a pillowcase,
tie it with a string, and hoist it into a tree. There are many different things
you can use for the treasure, such as frozen ice treats buried in a small cooler,
chocolate-covered coins, or even a special storybook about pirates.
11. When someone finds the last piece of map and it is taped in place, you are
now ready to find the treasure. Encourage the children to make predictions
and come to conclusions on their own.
More to do
Books: Fill the bookshelf with books about ships, pirates, and sunken treasures.
Dramatic Play: Put pirate costumes in the Dramatic Play Center.
Home Connection: Set up your own classroom treasure box that children can
add to during the week. Encourage them to bring in special treasures from their
homes.
Literacy: With the children, document your activities through photographs and
observations so that you will have a permanent record of the weeks activities.
Math: Children may enjoy measuring things, such as how far away things are
from one another. Measure using yard or meter sticks and by pacing off areas.
Social Studies: Encourage the children to create their own maps of their homes,
classroom, neighborhood, and even their daily activities.
Related books
1,2,3, to the Zoo by Eric Carle
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Grandma and the Pirates by Phoebe Gilman
The Lost Lake by Allen Say
D Mark Crouse, Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada

G E N E R A L T I P S
Teaching Turn Taking with

Signs
Materials
Paper and markers, or computer
Tape
What to do
1. Some children have trouble taking turns at the water fountain. Create this sign
to hang at eye level at the water fountain.
It is a good management tool that also
develops reading skills.
2. Using a computer or markers and paper,
create a sign that reads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Walk
Away (use large font or print).
3. As the first child in line gets a drink, the
second person in line slowly reads and
tracks the sign. When the reader comes
to the end of the text, the first persons
turn is done. The reader becomes the
next person to get a drink while the third
person in line becomes the reader.
4. This tip allows the children to self manage
taking turns in a peaceful way. It also
develops number recognition and tracking
skills. When children begin to push to get
a drink of water, simply remind them to
count for each other.
D Ann Wenger, Harrisonburg, VA

G R O S S M O T O R S K I L L S
Balancing Acts
Materials
Colored masking tape
What to do
1. Place masking tape on the floor to create a straight line or path throughout the
room.
2. Model walking on the tape, one foot after the other, with outstretched arms
for added balance.
3. Remind the children to spread out for this activity.
More to do
Use spray paint to make an outdoor path on the grassy area of the playground.

Imaginary Paths
Materials
Balloons
Blindfold
What to do
1. Blow up balloons and place them on the floor, creating an obstacle course.
2. Tie a blindfold on a child, hold the childs hand, then move the balloons.
3. Watch the child high step through this pathway with caution.

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L A N G U A G E
A Mazing Language Activity

Materials
Things to make a maze, such as chairs, table, tunnel, blocks, steps,
or whatever is handy
4 to 5 of the same item, such as cutout circles, beanbags, balls, or blocks
What to do
1. Set up a maze as space allows.
2. Place the circles, beanbags, blocks, or whatever items you choose along the
path on, behind, under, over, or in the maze items.
3. Ask a child to go through the maze and ask him to stop when he sees the
item. Ask him to then describe where it is, such as under the block, on the
chair, beside the block, and so on. This is great practice for learning positional
words or as a language activity for developing sentences.
4. After describing where it is, the child may pick up the item and go to the
next one.
5. After the child has collected all of the items, ask the children to turn their
backs while you or a child put the items in other places (or the same places
depending on the level of the children involved).
More to do
Use this activity for number recognition, letters, shapes, and so on. Place these
items in the maze and ask children to identify them when they find them. Do the
activity outside if the weather permits.
D Linda Yuska, Buckingham, IA

L I T E R A C Y
I Can Read That!

Materials
Actual logo and product labels from well known foods, toys, and fast food chains
Glue
Index cards
Marker or pen
Pocket chart
What to do
1. Glue product labels onto index cards and laminate them or cover them with
clear contact paper.
2. Make black and white copies of the labels and make a second set of cards.
Laminate them or cover them with clear contact paper.
3. Make a third set of cards by simply writing the words from each logo or label
on an index card. Laminate them as well.
4. Introduce the activity at Circle Time, using the pocket chart. Begin with the
first two sets of cards. Place the original logo cards in the pocket chart.
5. Give each child a card from the second set. Ask the children to come up, one
at a time, and find the match to their logo.
6. Read the logos, and talk about the letters as you go through the cards.
Encourage the children to play the game in pairs during center time.
7. Introduce the third set of cards (with no graphics to help them find matches)
with those children who are ready for the next level of print awareness.
More to do
Make a duplicate game to send home with the children, one at a time, to play at
home with their families. Parents love to feel connected to what goes on in their
childs classroom, and children love to show off what they can read on their own!
D Ruth Cohenson, Pleasantville, NJ

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M A T H
Color Sorting
Materials
Tape or glue
6 or more envelopes
Large piece of cardboard, at least 16 x 24 (40 cm x 60 cm)
Construction paper, at least six different colors
Scissors
What to do
1. Tape or glue six or more envelopes to a large piece of cardboard.
2. Cut out squares from six or more colors of construction paper. Cut the squares
small enough to fit into the envelopes. Also, make enough so that the child
will have plenty to sort.
3. Laminate the squares or cover them with clear contact paper for durability.
4. Encourage the children to sort the construction paper squares and put them in
the different envelopes.
More to do
Begin by asking the children to sort three colors. When the children master this, add more
colors. Change the colors. Begin with primary colors, then fall colors, holiday colors, and
pastel colors. For a more complicated activity, choose a wide range of graduated hues for
the children to sort. Expand the activity by playing other color games, painting with colors,
mixing colors, and eventually naming the colors. Use the envelope board to sort other
objects such as shapes, animals, and so on. Children also enjoy making their own games.
Supply stickers and paper and encourage them to create their own games.
D Jane Hibbard, Stryker, OH

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REST ORNAP TIME
Hints for Quiet Time

Materials
None needed
What to do
1. Quiet time is a fact of life in most childcare centersit is required by govment
in most states and provinces. Try the following ideas:
Whats in a Name?
Quiet Time verses Nap Time. We all know how hard it is to get children to
go to sleep at night so refer to Nap Time as Quiet Time. Or, the children may
come up with their own name.
From Both Sides
Parents are a key resource in any childrens program. Explain to them the pro-
gram policy in regards to Quiet Time. Children in child care programs expend
lots of energy, and it is important that their bodies have a chance to rest. Many
programs run a full twelve hours, and tired children are a real safety factor. It is
always great to have parents on your side!
Home Away from Home
Many children love to have a familiar friend at Quiet Time. Also, a special
blanket and stuffed toy are always comforting.
Ready to Grow
Dont expect miracles to occur overnight. Starting out, it is important that
children feel like part of the program. Encourage them to help label the mats and to
choose a spot in the room where they wish to rest. In many programs, new children
start in September, so this tends to be a very difficult time for children. Take small
steps for your first Quiet Timeit might only be ten minutes.
Setting the Mood for Success
When placing mats or cots throughout the room, leave enough space between
them so that the children can get up safely without falling on top of another
child. Be consistent and have the children rest in the same area each day. Play
soft music in the background. (Classical, lullaby, and relaxation music are all
great choices.) Darkening the room slightly helps enhance the environment.
However, dont darken the room too much because some children are
frightened by the dark. Use a few nightlights. Group children according to
sleep patterns. Use a good transition activity before Quiet Time. For example,
having a storybook bag helps prepare the children to rest (see below).

REST ORNAP TIME
Whats So Special?
Establish a storybook bag that is accessible only at Quiet Time. Choose a vari-
ety of books, such as childrens favorites, picture books, and theme-related
books. Encourage the children to bring books from home to add to the bag,
too. (Dont forget to change books on a regular basis.) Read a few stories with
the children before putting the books away. This is also a great chance to do
some one-on-one reading with the children.
My Child Doesnt Rest
Each child is unique. Some parents say that their children will not rest. Some
of the children will rest, while others wont. It is important to realize this and
make adaptations within your program for the spirited child.
2. Give the children a chance to sleep. Remember, though, that it is not so
important that every child actually goes to sleep; it is important that they are
quiet while others are resting. Many children enjoy having their backs rubbed
while they are resting.
3. Dramatized story tapes and CDs are a wonderful addition to any Quiet Time.
Many children make sounds or have habits associated with settling down for
sleep. For example, some children may like to mumble to themselves before
they actually fall asleep. If it is not disturbing anyone, dont worry. As children
get up, encourage them to participate in special quiet activities, such as
playing with clay, painting, and solving puzzles.
Related books
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne
Tapes and CDs

Journey to Giant LandTall Tales About Giants narrated by Jim Weiss
Alligator Pie and Other Poems performed by the author Dennis Lee Caedmon
The Wizard of Oz by Record Guild of America
The Adventures of Peter Pan by Record Guild of America
D Mark Crouse, Port William, Nova Scotia, Canada

SAND&WATERPLAY
Water Play With a Baster

Materials
Water
Two containers (or more)
Plastic baster
What to do
1. Pour water into one of the containers.
2. Demonstrate how to squeeze the bulb on the baster to take up water. Then,
show the children how to release the bulb. The water remains in the tube.
3. Show the children how to transfer water to the other container by squeezing
the bulb.
4. Encourage the children to practice the same procedure. The children can
move the water from one container to the other indefinitely.
More to do
Add food coloring to the water. Use several containers of colored water and
encourage the children to observe what happens when two colors are blended.
Use eyedroppers and small containers.
Art: Make drip paintings using eyedroppers and colored water on coffee filters.
Language: Build vocabulary with words such as squeeze, bubble, drip, pour, or
even spill.
Science: Explain how the baster works. Squeezing the air out of it creates a
vacuum and picks up the water.
D Mary Jo Shannon, Roanoke, VA

SCIENCE&NATURE
Apples
Materials
Red, green, and yellow apples
Chart paper
Markers
Knife
Zipper closure plastic bag
What to do
1. Look at the apples with the children and ask them to predict which ones
they think will taste the best. Chart their responses on a bar graph labeled
Predictions.
2. Cut the apples into pieces and encourage the children to taste each kind.
Chart the childrens preferences and label the graph Preferences.
3. Compare the two charts.
4. Next, talk to the children about oxidation. What is the purpose of the skin on
the apples? Brainstorm possible answers.
5. Explain that when an apple is peeled, it turns brown, gets mushy, and so on.
This happens when oxygen mixes with a peeled apple. However, this doesnt
happen when the apple is unpeeled.
6. Set up an experiment by placing an unpeeled apple, half of an apple, and
another half of an apple in a plastic bag on a table. Note the results. Try this
experiment with different kinds of apples to see if there are any differences.
D Ivy Sher, Sherman Oaks, CA

SOCIALDEVELOPMENT
Tea Party
Materials
Tablecloth
Fancy cups and saucers
Centerpiece, optional
Mild tea (mint or chamomile)
Teapot
What to do
1. Work with a small group of children. Assign or ask children to choose roles
beforehand. Some children will be the hosts/hostesses and the others will be
guests.
2. Encourage the hosts/hostesses to arrange the table using a tablecloth, fancy
cups and saucers, and a centerpiece (if possible). These children will serve the
guests.
3. Help the hosts/hostesses make tea in a teapot.
4. Tell the children that they are required to use their best manners. For example,
they must say, please, thank you, and no thank you.
5. After cleanup, they can change roles. Hosts/hostesses can become guests, and
guests can become hosts/hostesses.
More to do
Encourage the children to use good manners at snack time as well.
Related books
Mrs. Giggleberry Is Coming for Tea by Donna Guthrie
What Do You Say, Dear? by Sesyle Joslin
D Sharon Dempsey, Mays Landing, NJ

TRANSITIONS
Clean-Up Engine
Materials
Train whistle
What to do
1. Blow a train whistle and warn the children that the clean-up engine will be
arriving at the station in five minutes.
2. After five minutes have passed, blow the whistle again and say, All aboard!
3. Begin chugging around the room and invite the children to be cars on
your train.
4. Stop at a center and ask the group to clean up that area so that the train can
go to the next stop.
5. Continue making stops around the room until the whole room is clean.
6. If the centers are too small for the whole group to clean up, ask the engineer
to select volunteers or assign children to different centers as the train chugs
around the room.
More to do
Assign a different child each day to be the engineer. Provide him with an engi-
neer hat to wear for the day or at clean-up time. It is the engineers job to lead
the train around the room and ensure that the centers are cleaned satisfactorily.
Related book
Freight Train by Donald Crews
D Ann Gudowski, Johntown, PA

Index

INDEX
Backpacks, 391 Beads, 24, 80, 145, 204, 206,

A Bags, 136, 148, 177, 186, 267,388 210, 397, 403, 422, 489, 495
Acrylic paints, 39, 63
birthday, 329 Beanbag chairs, 493
Adding machine tape, 586
brown paper, 97, 162 Beanbags, 95, 354357, 371
Advertisements, 194, 212, 389,
canvas, 172, 191, 196, 391 Beans, 356
565
cloth, 341 seeds, 197, 464
African violets, 408
drawstring, 173 Bears
Almonds, 547
freezer, 492 stuffed, 390, 478
Alum, 479
gift, 390 wooden, 390
Aluminum foil, 55, 92
lunch, 353, 366 Beauty salon props, 181
American Sign Language alphabet
paper, 162, 266, 375, 336, 353 Bells, 365, 422, 440, 453
chart, 236
plastic, 487 Berries, 101
Animal crackers, 259, 402
shopping, 185 Bingo chips, 186
Animals
trash, 457 Binoculars, 174, 189, 587
circus, 89
zippered plastic, 52, 54, 98, Bird nests, 504
fabric, 173
128, 152, 195, 213214, 219, Birds, plastic, 507
plastic, 103, 173, 174, 194,
306, 307, 310, 458, 464, 547 Birdseed, 98, 440
199, 473, 488, 507
Baking powder, 559 Biscuits, 296, 543
stamps, 65
cans, 482 Bite-size snacks, 401402
stuffed, 112, 129, 184, 186,
Baking soda, 3940, 447, 490, Blankets, 102, 106, 132, 165, 183
194, 390391, 478, 560
558 baby, 391
toys, 30, 57
Balance beams, 362 Bleach, 59
Ants, 470
Balloons, 268, 351, 419, 495, 552 Blenders, 461, 519, 522
Apple juice, 101
Balls, 266, 280, 362, 371, 440 Blindfolds, 177, 265, 266, 270,
Apples, 80, 101, 153, 186, 401,
beach, 199, 354 351, 376
458, 468, 515, 521522, 529
cush, 587 Blocks, 46, 55, 92, 102, 104, 108
pattern, 302
plastic, 357 110, 157, 182, 195, 201, 210,
Applesauce, 515
small, 354 217, 266, 277, 294, 362, 371,
Aprons, 38, 185, 513
Styrofoam, 80, 265, 441 397, 421422, 430, 560
Aquariums, 194
tennis, 363 cube, 292
Art books, 19
Bananas, 101, 518, 521, 523524 hollow, 281
Art supplies, 22, 109, 115
Bandages, 404 props, 102
Artist clay, 495
Bandanas, 51, 513 Blueberries, 523, 543
Artist props, 181
Baseball caps, 90 Boats, 199, 441
Artwork
Baskets, 176, 186, 322, 342, 365, Pattern, 190
childrens, 100, 148, 309
369, 384, 478 Bolts, 208
Mondrian painting, 399
laundry, 102, 280, 355 Bongo drums, 201
Atlases, 191
trash, 354
Avocados, 535
Basters, 210, 441442
B Bath mats, 342
Baby food jars, 460, 521522 Bathing suits, 478
Baby oil, 489 Batteries, 375
Baby shoes, 185 Beach balls, 199, 354
Beach props, 199

INDEX
Books, 112113, 128, 138, 160, shoe, 24, 56, 158, 171, 185 Butterflies
166, 179, 191, 299, 301, 309, small, 56, 172, 344 kits, 501
314, 329, 341, 342, 389 tall, 195 pattern, 339
blank, 309, 391 thread, 204 Butterscotch chips, 504
homemade, 293, 305 toy, 214 Buttons, 78, 92, 145, 205, 210,
jackets, 115 treasure, 299 403, 495
Korean folktales, 578 Brads, 120, 129
Boots, 185 Branches, 342 C
Borax, 37 Bread machines, 143 Cakes, 408
Bottles, 441 Bread, 179, 194, 516518, 527, angel food, 515
bleach, 95 529 cupcakes, 544, 562
caps, 24, 26, 422 French, 141, 143 decorations, 562
plastic, 489490 Broccoli, 459 pound, 543
soda, 447 Broom straw, 343 Calendar labels, 330
spray, 498 Brooms, 197 Cameras, 102, 104, 108, 124125,
squirt, 511 Broomsticks, 189 157, 185, 189, 200, 262, 273
Bowls, 30, 34, 83, 132, 161162, Brown sugar, 558 274, 301, 303304, 306, 323,
182, 204, 210, 246265, 403, Brushes 326, 332, 401, 473
460461, 479480, 491, 516, hair, 159, 202 disposable, 200
520, 529530, 533, 535, 537 paint, 19, 2831, 35, 3940, Polaroid, 109
540, 543545, 547, 549, 552, 5556, 60, 63, 65, 73, 75, Camping props, 201
555, 557559, 560 7778, 93, 99, 105, 134, 172, Can openers, 533534
fish, 498 189, 192, 194, 212, 266, 327, Candles, 93, 97
pet, 194 338, 349, 383, 428429, 476, birthday, 257
plastic, 203, 550, 562 493, 508, 543, 555, 573 Candy, 91, 544, 561
Bows, 166 pastry, 529 coins, 362
Boxes, 28, 111, 136, 177, 186, pet, 194 factory, 518
212, 266, 325, 355, 365, 369, tooth, 30, 159 gumdrops, 539, 562
462 Bubble mix, 435, 440 gummy treats, 507, 545546,
appliance, 106, 112, 133, 189, Bubble wands, 435 550
191192, 194, 359, 493 Bubble wrap, 33, 203 jelly beans, 504
cereal, 85, 106, 347 Buckets, 46, 195, 460, 487, 491 licorice, 539540, 552, 554,
copy, 155 (See also Pails) 562
file, 136 Building blueprints, 109 M&Ms, 539540, 546, 562
food, 214 Bulletin boards, 64, 75, 148, 151, peanut butter cups, 541
gift, 481, 560 166, 200, 327328 peppermints, 153, 562
heavy, 210 borders, 407 Cans, 421
lidded, 334, 340 paper, 64 baking powder, 482
liquor, 195 Burlap, 48, 93 juice, 452
medium-sized, 56 Butcher paper, 301, 309, 379, paint, 428
oatmeal, 337, 359 510, 565 soda, 90
pizza, 287 Butter, 141,143, 457, 515, 529
plastic, 587 dishes, 555
shallow, 385, 404

INDEX
Cantaloupe, 523 Journey to Giant LandTall Chocolate

Canteens, 201 Tales About Giants, nar-rated by chips, 554
Caps, 434 Jim Weiss, 439 coins, 362
Card stock, 215, 216, 320, 337 Piggyback Songs by Jean Warren, cream pie, 262
Cardboard, 8283, 124, 216, 257, 466 Chow mein noodles, 504
270, 287, 325, 365, 365, 368, Pretend by Hap Palmer, 362 Cinnamon, 517, 521, 537, 558
393, 423, 441, 464, 575, 587 Wee Sing and Play by Pamela Clay, 92, 105, 108, 260, 307, 333,
corrugated, 48, 56 Conn Beall, 504 470, 476, 495, 509, 586
lightweight, 269 The Wizard of Oz by Record artist, 495
shoe holder, 331 Guild of America, 439 modeling, 67, 81
tubes, 78, 482 World Playground by Putuyamo, Sculpey, 495
Cards, 175, 590 420 Clip art, 217
birthday, 329 Celery, 468, 524522, 532533 Clipboards, 340, 508
food, 179 Cellophane Cloth bags, 341
greeting, 389 colored, 482 Clothes (See also Dress-up clothes
homemade, 35, 43, 6162 paddles, 23 and individual articles)
thank you, 181 Cereal, 98, 517, 538 boy, 309
Carpet squares, 112, 301, 336, boxes, 85, 106, 347 doll, 441
342 (See also Rugs) Certificates, 364 Mexican, 537
Carpet tape, 342 Chairs, 46, 106, 143, 161162, seasonal, 478
Carrots, 141, 186, 468, 518, 524 182, 189, 192, 198, 200, 264, Clotheslines, 95, 160, 213, 262
525, 532534 265, 371, 493 Clothespins, 160, 213, 262
Cars, 30, 41, 103, 105, 109, 110, beanbag, 493 clip-type, 337338
267, 365, 488, 525 folding, 199 plastic, 203
Cash registers, 185186, 194195 Chalk boards, 336, 383 spring-type, 25
Cassette players, 128129, 150, Chalk, 336, 383, 411, 484, 578 wooden, 337
158, 168169, 198, 239, 245, colored, 149, 385 Coats, 159
252, 279, 291, 333, 368, 436 Chart paper, 152, 373, 378, 458, Cocoa, 553
Cassette tapes, 128129, 150, 460, 475, 501, 566, 569, 586 Coconut, 521, 540, 543, 558
158, 168169, 198, 239, 245, Checklists, 318319 Coffee filters, 25, 442, 516
252, 267, 279, 291, 333, 368, Cheese, 529, 531 Coffee, 297
377, 436 cheddar, 535 Coins, 194, 307
Catalogs, 125, 212, 369, 382, 459 grater, 530 chocolate, 362
Caterpillars, 219 Monterey Jack, 535 pennies, 93, 483
CD players, 291, 436 mozzarella, 530 Collage materials, 24, 91, 131,
CDs, 291, 436 Nips, 402 268, 567
The Adventures of Peter Pan by parmesan, 515 wool, 131
Record Guild of America, 439 spread, 527 Combs, 30, 159
Alligator Pie and Other Poems Chenille stems, 430, 495 rattail, 492
by Dennis Lee Caedmon, 439 Chicken, 533 Comic strips, 366
A Childs Celebration of Dance bones, 446 Computers, 242, 320, 335
Music, 420 broth, 533534 Concrete, 491
A Childs Celebration of Rock Chips, 516 Cones, 294
and Roll, 420 Confetti, 53, 187

INDEX
Construction paper, 24, 26, 33, waterproof, 459 Craft sticks, 20, 30, 80, 82, 103,
38, 42, 4647, 5152, 56, yogurt, 28, 337 105, 109, 131, 187, 219, 236
6063, 65, 6768, 73, 99, Cookbooks, 515 237, 239, 243, 254, 286, 369,
104106, 113, 115, 117, 119 Cookie cutters, 26, 103, 492, 516, 407, 423, 467, 483, 492
120, 124125, 130, 134, 147, 527, 554555 round, 85
150151, 161, 167, 177, 187, bats, 549 Craft stones, 82
191, 194, 211212, 236237, bear-shaped, 390 Cranberries, 547
239, 261, 264, 272, 277, 283, Christmas, 40 Cranberry juice, 193
286287, 289, 296, 301, 305 fish, 444 Crates, 267, 314, 362
307, 310, 324325, 327328, numbers, 405 Crayons, 20, 32, 43, 60, 62,
330, 356, 359, 361, 372373, Cookie jars, 146 8990, 106, 117121, 125,
376, 382, 393394, 398399, Cookie sheets, 49, 51, 261, 296, 127, 130131, 144, 150, 154,
406, 407, 421, 428, 451, 461, 530531, 537538, 557558, 156, 162, 237, 242, 266, 309,
472473, 475, 481, 493, 498, 543, 550, 554 324325, 328, 330, 336, 368,
523, 565, 570, 575 Cookies, 194, 259, 261, 408, 518 372, 378, 385386, 389, 399,
Construction vehicles, 111 cereal, 179 406407, 462, 483, 493, 498,
Contact cement, 115 chocolate chip, 142 510, 565
Contact paper, 103, 334, 337, chocolate sandwich, 545 Cream cheese, 524525
348, 394 dinosaur, 412 Cream of tartar, 497, 519
clear, 105, 108, 115, 124, 127, dough, 554555 Crepe paper, 24, 254, 372, 575
129, 136, 138, 163, 171, 206, ginger snaps, 520 Crock pots, 521, 534
212, 216217, 219220, 264, gingerbread, 146 Cube blocks, 292
273274, 276277, 285, 287, plastic, 261 Cup hooks, 28
289, 301, 320321, 325, 330, sugar, 146 Cupcakes, 544, 562
332, 344, 361, 385, 387, 393, vanilla wafers, 553 Cups, 36, 106, 193, 197, 401
397, 401, 403, 407, 472, 481, Cooking oil, 101, 450, 461, 489, 402, 493, 519, 526, 540, 562
505 497, 519, 535, 559 dessert, 550
Containers, 67, 210, 385, 388, Cooking spray, 101, 552 fancy, 572
405, 442, 464, 466, 493 Corks, 48, 440 measuring, 441, 443, 445, 447,
airtight, 37, 479 Corn on the cob, 457 461, 479, 491, 497, 519, 521,
clear, 24, 91 Corn syrup, 537 529, 537, 539540, 547, 551,
gallon, 357 Corn tortillas, 535 553, 557560
glass, 520 Cornflakes, 538 paint, 573
icing, 394 Cornmeal, 441
large, 37 Cornstarch, 3940, 441, 479, 491
lidded, 3940, 560 Costumes, 89, 198
low, 197 Cotton
plastic, 92, 422, 430 balls, 24, 48, 52, 67, 201, 343,
salad bar, 91 404, 452
shallow, 43, 4748 batting, 134
small, 480 swabs, 88, 404
storage, 394 Crackers, 47, 400, 460461, 468,
Styrofoam, 91 517, 520, 524, 533
takeout, 81 Craft foam, 89, 211

INDEX
paper, 20, 29, 204, 259, 467 Duct tape, 189, 359, 404, 434, Feather dusters, 27, 134
plastic, 121, 349, 441, 546 489 Feathers, 77, 80, 187, 239, 241,
Styrofoam, 467, 476 Duffle bags, 172 266, 338, 343
white, 487 Dustpans, 197 Felt, 41, 93, 130, 182, 239, 241,
yogurt, 28 245246, 251, 261, 325, 338,
Curtains, 342 E 348, 390, 399, 503, 505, 513
shower, 434 Easels, 25, 28 File folders, 125, 276277, 430
Cush balls, 587 Egg beaters, 441, 491 Film canisters, 200, 422, 453
Cutting boards, 519, 521, 533 Egg cartons, 209, 441, 501, 526 Film, 102, 104, 108109, 124
535 Egg dying kits, 526 125, 157, 185, 262, 273274,
Cylinders, 40 Eggs, 151152, 518, 558560 301, 303304, 306, 323, 326,
hard-boiled, 526 332, 401, 473
D plastic, 281, 440, 507 Finger puppets, 397, 587
Date books, 384 yolks, 555 Fingerpaints, 22, 3233, 42, 68,
Dessert glasses, 101 Electric griddles, 560 327, 345
Diaper wipes, 89, 526 Electric mixers, 558 Fingerplays
Dice, 287 Electric skillets, 479, 535 Five Buzzing Bees, 249
Dinosaurs English muffins, 38, 63, 530531 Five Little Apples, 248
plastic, 507508 Envelopes, 127, 196, 212, 291, Five Little Cars, 248
rubber, 508 393 Five Little Ducks, 242
Dip, 141 manila, 506 Five Little Letters, 250
Dishcloths, 39, 40, 489, 492, 498, Erasers, 433 Five Little Monkeys, 242, 252
559 Etch-a-Sketches, 587 Five Little Speckled Frogs, 244
Dishes, 182 Eyedroppers, 25, 181, 210, 442, Here Is a Beehive, 527
Dishpans, 90, 446, 459 445, 474, 480 One Elephant Went Out to Play,
Dishwashing liquid, 46, 344, 411, 242
559 F Six Little Snowflakes, 250251
clear, 347 Fabric dye, 58
Ten in the Bed, 242
Doctor props, 181 Fabric markers, 59, 90, 93, 341
Two Big Dinosaurs, 252
Dog biscuits, 403 Fabric paints, 59, 513, 577
Two Little Blackbirds, 252
Doilies, 60 Fabric, 24, 58, 76, 80, 90, 92,
Where Is Thumbkin? 252, 306
Dolls, 57, 105, 129, 181, 183, 441 112, 157, 239, 270, 342, 356,
Fish
paper, 575 489, 522
cookie cutters, 444
Dowels, 93, 115, 265, 279, 337, burlap, 48, 93
crackers, 402
368, 420 felt, 41, 93, 130, 182, 239, 241,
patterns, 7172, 75, 432
Drawstring bags, 173 245246, 251, 261, 325, 338,
plastic, 195
Dress-up clothes, 103, 106, 160 348, 390, 399, 503, 505, 513
Swedish, 550
162, 176, 185, 299, 390 paints, 59, 513, 577
tanks, 498
Drums, 201, 377 polar fleece, 270
tuna, 47
Drumsticks, 253, 422 trinkets, 162
Fishing line, 510
Ducks tulle, 420
Fishing poles, 189
plastic, 507 vinyl, 336
Fishnets, 194
rubber, 145, 473 Face paints, 89
toy, 92 Fans, 365

INDEX
Flannel board, 130, 245, 246, 251, Fruits, 101, 234, 342, 388, 468, 519 276277, 285, 301, 303, 307,
261, 348, 390, 399, 503, 505 plastic, 246 320323, 325, 327328, 337
Flashlights, 201, 375, 471, 483, 485 spreadable, 296 338, 344, 348, 365, 368369,
Flour, 447, 497, 519, 539, 557559, Funnels, 68, 443, 447, 489 372373, 378, 382384, 387,
560 393394, 397399, 401, 406
Flowerpots, 115, 197, 466, 545, 560 G 407, 410, 421423, 428, 454,
Flowers, 342, 388, 480 Game pieces, 286, 301 462, 465, 473, 476, 481, 495,
dried, 206, 342 Garden cress seeds, 459 501, 503505, 513, 523, 565,
garden, 451 Garden hoses, 279, 434, 492 567, 575
petals, 342343 Gardening props, 197 dried, 48
plastic, 92 Gel icing, 541542 fabric, 182
pressed, 343 Gelatin, 101, 549551 (See PVC, 434
silk, 545 also Jell-O) sticks, 89, 151, 211212, 277,
sunflowers, 134 Geraniums, 466 283, 570
Foam, 24, 202, 257 (See also Gift bags, 390 super, 208
Styrofoam) Gift boxes, 481, 560 wood, 337
balls, 265, 441 Gift wrap, 166, 213 Goggles, 189
brushes, 43, 60 Ginger snaps, 520 Golf tees, 202
colored, 80, 338 Gingerbread Gourds, 342
craft, 89, 211 cake mix, 132 Graham crackers, 141, 537, 546
Foil, colored, 24 cookies, 146 Granola, 521, 553
Folder labels, 522 Glasses, 485 Grapes, 523, 529
Food boxes, 214 plastic, 517 Graph paper, 395
Food coloring, 46, 54, 210, 380, Glitter, 53, 60, 75, 146, 163, 187, Grass, 480, 498
440, 442, 445, 447, 460, 474, 239, 261, 489 plastic, 90, 468
480, 489, 491, 497, 516, 518 shakers, 445 seed, 197, 467
519, 529, 543544, 555, 557 silver, 68, 147 Graters, 37
Food pyramid, 179 Globes, 69, 110 Gravel, 421, 493
Forks, 159, 517, 535, 557, 561 Gloves, 70, 176, 256 Green beans, 459, 534
plastic, 30, 152, 349 gardening, 197 Green onions, 535
Forms, 316319 latex, 492 Green peppers, 459, 531532
recipe, 515 plastic, 441 Greeting cards, 389
Fossils, 479 work, 219 Guitars, 201
Frames, 343, 396 Glue guns, 48, 58, 83, 96, 301, 346, Gum, 542
Freezers, 405, 444, 546 419 Gumdrops, 537, 562
Frogs, 201 Glue, 24, 3435, 38, 4951, 5456, Gummy treats, 507, 545546, 550
plastic, 243 61, 63, 65, 6768, 70, 73,
puppet patterns, 73 7678, 8083, 85, 8791, 93, H
rubber, 473 97, 99, 104106, 108, 115, 117, Hair clips, 77
Frosting. See Icing 125, 130131, 134, 144145, Hairbrushes, 30, 159
Fruit punch, 518 147, 154155, 158, 163, 171, Hammers, 159, 202
Fruit roll-ups, 554, 562 187, 189, 191192, 199200, Hanging shoe pouches, 330
Fruit salad, 247, 412 213, 219220, 237, 239, 241, Hardware cloth, 404
254, 257, 259, 270, 273274, Harmonicas, 201

INDEX
Hat racks, 582 plastic, 407, 468, 495 craft, 133

Hats, 106, 148, 159, 160, 162, posters, 495 paring, 534535
185, 390, 478, 582 Ivory flakes, 37 plastic, 30, 349, 457, 517, 524
baseball, 90 Ivory soap bar, 37 525, 527, 529, 535, 543544,
construction, 111 546, 553, 562
Easter bonnets, 89 J putty, 492
engineers, 191, 592 Jam, 143, 516, 560 utility, 189, 192, 195, 493
name, 90 Jars, 202, 498
painters, 90, 428 baby food, 96, 460, 474, 521522 L
party, 88 jelly, 460 Labels, 340, 522, 533534, 552
Herbs, 463, 535 lids, 527, 560 product, 387
Hole punches, 34, 36, 70, 85, opaque, 453 Ladles, 560
8990, 94, 95, 119120, 122, spice, 445 Laminate, 60, 63, 105, 110, 115,
124125, 127, 129130, 150, Jell-O, 444, 518 (See also Gelatin) 124, 127, 129, 136, 138, 163,
156, 191192, 206, 212, 220, Jelly beans, 504 171, 213, 219220, 264, 273
283, 301, 314, 320, 324, Jelly, 194, 517518, 560 271, 276277, 285, 289, 301,
376377, 401, 406407, 425, jars, 460 310, 320321, 325, 332, 361,
430, 510 Jewelry organizer, 349 385, 387, 393, 397, 401, 403,
Hole reinforcers, 70, 283, 510 Jingle bells, 422, 440, 453 407, 472, 505, 587
Honey, 468, 527, 538540 Job props, 181 Lamps, 575
Hot chocolate, 540 Journals, 391 Laundry baskets, 102, 280, 355
Hot dogs, 516, 529, 531 Juice, 152, 468 Leather thongs, 206
Hot plates, 3940, 457, 551, 553 berry blue, 546 Leaves, 26, 32, 48, 59, 440, 466
Hula hoops, 186, 362 concentrate, 551 Legos, 309
containers, 357, 452 Lemon juice, 193
I cranberry, 193 Lemonade, 518
Ice cream, 518 lemon, 193 Lemons, 193
cones, 562 lids, 275 Lettuce, 412, 468, 525
tubs, 349 lime, 193 Licorice, 539540, 541, 552, 562
Ice cube trays, 380 Popsicles, 486 Lights, 92
fish-shaped, 444 Juicers, 193 flashlights, 201, 375, 471, 483,
Ice cubes, 193, 405, 441, 486, Jump ropes, 362363, 433 485
487, 519 Junk mail, 384385 lamps, 575
Icicles, 487 makeup, 200
Icing, 518, 544, 553, 562 K pen, 493
containers, 394 Kaleidoscopes, 21 spot, 200
tubes, 541542 Keyboards, 253 Lime juice, 193
Index cards, 127, 136, 158, 171, Keys, 159 Limes, 193
175, 273275, 288, 291, 330, Kitchen items, 184, 443 Liquid soap, 27
377378, 381, 387, 407, 416, Kitchen wrap, 30 Liquid starch, 28, 573
430, 465, 476, 504, 566 Knives, 106, 193, 458, 519522, Locks, 159
file box, 136 533, 543 Logos, 387
Inkpads, 43, 242 blunt, 461, 517, 527, 550, 558 Lunch kits, 141
Insects, 201 butter, 143 Lunches, 332

INDEX
522, 546, 550, 552, 562, 565 Mittens, 160, 262, 487
M 567, 569570, 573, 575, 586 Mixers, 558
M&Ms, 539540, 546, 562
fabric, 59, 90, 341 Modeling clay, 67, 81
Macaroni, 421, 533
fine-tipped, 118, 121, 135, Muffin cup papers, 559
Machine tape rolls, 384
138139, 297 Muffin tins, 205, 559
Magazines, 54, 106, 124125,
lids, 396 Muffins, 272, 515, 518
169, 171, 212, 214, 220, 293,
permanent, 63, 88, 93, 95, 209, Mushrooms, 532
320, 325, 344, 373, 376, 382,
291, 310, 338, 383, 464, 483, Music, 89, 140, 143, 149, 167,
389, 459, 473, 565
526, 573 199, 201, 210, 216217, 264,
Texas Child Care, 341
washable, 21, 116, 135, 156 279280, 291, 293, 333, 354,
Young Children, 341
watercolor, 95, 360 361, 377, 380, 419, 436, 495
Magnet board, 399
wipe-off, 587 496, 564
Magnetic tape, 321
Marshmallows, 540542, 545, 547 Musical instruments, 201, 421,
Magnets, 261, 276, 399, 513
Masking tape, 28, 44, 56, 68, 78, 537
horseshoe, 483
186, 264, 310, 343, 353, 362, pattern, 424
Magnifying glasses, 342, 468, 470
384, 411, 466, 473474, 552, pianos, 253, 377
471, 480, 493, 526
560
Mallets, 202
Manila file folders, 276277
colored, 351 N
Masks, 491 Nails, 159, 202, 483
Manipulatives, 301
Fasching pattern, 188 Nameplates, 587
Maple sugar, 153
diving, 189, 199 Nametags, 100, 306, 332, 509
Maps, 110, 191, 297, 384, 578
Halloween, 89 Napkins, 402, 517
classroom, 111
Matte board, 67 linen, 349
pattern, 298
Mealworms, 498 paper, 349, 457, 535
Marbles, 403404, 489, 492
Measuring cups, 193, 441, 443, Neckties, 185
Margarine, 553, 557
445, 447, 461, 479, 491, 497, Needlepoint screens, 33
tubs, 203
519, 521, 529, 537, 539540, Needles, 93, 206, 300, 356
Markers, 19, 43, 45, 50, 55,
547, 551, 553, 557560 plastic, 98, 206
6062, 70, 78, 8182, 85, 89,
Measuring scoops, 516 Newspaper, 26, 2830, 32, 35,
100, 104106, 109, 112113,
Measuring spoons, 22, 441, 443, 41, 44, 74, 78, 83, 116, 171,
115, 120, 124125, 127, 129
479, 491, 497, 519, 521, 537 212, 344, 353354, 467, 491,
131, 139, 141, 144145, 150,
538, 550, 553, 555, 557559 501, 522
152, 160, 162163, 167, 172,
Measuring tape, 411, 510 Newsprint, 431
174175, 177, 191, 195197,
Meat trays, 25, 42 Nonstick skillets, 560
212, 216, 223, 225, 234, 237,
Mesh netting, 493, 498 Noodles, 515 (See also Pasta)
259, 264, 286, 288289, 293,
Mess trays, 42 chow mein, 504
301, 305306, 309, 320322,
Metal rings, 124125, 127, 401 colored, 24
324, 326, 328, 330331, 335,
Meter sticks, 299 Notepads, 285, 336
337, 347, 372373, 376379,
Milk, 142, 152, 460, 518519, Nursery rhyme props, 161
381, 384387, 395, 397, 399,
529, 553, 559 Nursery rhymes. See Poems
401, 40607, 409411, 416
cartons, 103, 108, 332, 357 Nutmeg, 537
17, 421, 43031, 452, 454,
powdered, 540 Nuts, 93, 342, 547, 553
458, 46062, 465, 467, 472,
Mirrors, 31, 43, 89, 137, 145, metal, 208
475, 501, 509510, 516, 519,
170, 485 Nylon netting, 498

INDEX
307, 349, 361, 368, 429, 459, 373, 376, 378, 380, 384386,
O 470, 476, 488, 495, 501, 510, 397, 399, 402, 406, 409411,
Oak tag, 505
523 416417, 454, 462, 469, 473,
cards, 402
acrylic, 39, 63 475, 479, 488, 508509, 555,
Oatmeal, 540, 558
fabric, 59, 513, 577 560, 573, 575
boxes, 337, 359
face, 89 art, 81, 297, 343
Olives, 527, 531
spray, 96, 351, 429, 493 bulletin board, 64
Onions, 186, 452, 533
tempera, 1920, 24, 26, 2829, butcher, 301, 309, 379, 510,
Orange juice, 518
3940, 42, 4445, 49, 63, 65, 565
Orange sherbet, 518
77, 89, 105, 189, 192, 210, card stock, 215, 216, 320, 337
Oranges, 265, 468, 523
338, 347348, 383, 466, 493, chart, 373, 378, 475, 501, 566,
peels, 452
503, 555 569, 586
Ornament hangers, 39
washable, 31 coarse, 48
Oven mitts, 513
watercolor, 498 construction, 24, 26, 33, 38, 42,
Ovens, 40, 51, 63, 132, 296, 530
Pans, 39, 537 4647, 5152, 56, 6063, 65,
531, 543, 554555, 557559
baking, 101, 151, 447, 549550 6768, 73, 99, 104106, 113,
P flat, 491 115, 117, 119120, 124125,
Packaging tape, 103 Gingerbread Boy, 132 130, 134, 147, 150151, 161,
Packing peanuts, 209210, 421 sauce, 497, 519, 551, 553 167, 177, 187, 191, 194,
422, 440 shallow, 41, 46, 58, 93 211212, 236237, 239, 261,
Pails, 159, 199, 447, 508 Paper clips, 28, 83, 453, 483, 510 264, 272, 277, 283, 286287,
Paint cans, 428 Paper cups, 20, 29, 259, 467 289, 296, 301, 305307, 310,
Paint color sample cards, 24 Paper fasteners, 423 324325, 327328, 330, 356,
Paint cups, 573 Paper mach, 495 359, 361, 372373, 376, 382,
Paint pans, 26 Paper plates, 32, 50, 7374, 87, 393394, 398399, 406, 407,
Paint pens, 58 89, 90, 131, 152, 192, 213, 421, 428, 451, 461, 472473,
Paint rollers, 428 239, 372, 423, 457, 521, 523, 475, 481, 493, 498, 523, 565,
Paint shirts, 26, 2829, 498 (See 527, 530531, 535, 538, 545, 570, 575
also Smocks) 561, 567, 575 copy, 331
Paint stirrers, 24, 429 Paper towels, 183, 216, 297, 464, dolls, 575
Paint trays, 44, 428 471, 480, 490, 492
Paintbrushes, 19, 2831, 35, tubes, 201
3940, 5556, 63, 65, 73, 75, Paper, 1921, 2527, 3031,
7778, 93, 99, 105, 134, 172, 3336, 41, 4344, 46, 4849,
189, 192, 194, 212, 266, 327, 54, 60, 70, 92, 94, 99, 100,
338, 349, 383, 428429, 476, 104, 109, 111, 118, 121122,
493, 508, 543, 555, 573 124, 129, 134135, 138139,
sponge, 60 143144, 151, 155, 158160,
Painters caps, 90, 428 165, 182, 185, 189, 193, 195
Paints, 19, 2527, 112, 32, 35, 38, 196, 199, 200, 202, 210212,
41, 4648, 56, 60, 64, 7374, 220, 242, 257, 259, 268, 270,
78, 87, 93, 99, 125, 134, 163, 276, 281, 288, 296, 314, 320,
172, 174, 194, 200, 212, 268, 323, 326, 328, 334335, 338,
340, 345, 359360, 363, 368,

INDEX
drawing, 29, 43, 65, 117, 120, reading buttons, 119 Photographs, 106
154 tea cup, 571 activities, 587
easel, 28 Peanut butter, 98, 194, 409, 468, apples, 303
fadeless, 75 517, 524525, 537540, 546, children, 166, 206, 213, 215,
fingerpaint, 22, 32, 68 553 273, 299, 303, 307, 309, 321
graph, 395 Peanuts, 461, 504 323, 330, 332, 381, 384, 386,
heavy, 216 Pearls, 90 83
lined, 389, 498 Peas, 534 houses, 108
mural, 45 Pebbles, 343, 365, 421, 493 moons, 68
scrap, 353 Pegs, 103 old, 200, 214
stiff, 85 Pencil cap erasers, 420 planets, 68
tissue, 25, 30, 75, 89, 134, 212, Pencils, 28, 33, 42, 52, 61, 109, proofs, 200
268, 372, 500501, 573 111, 116, 118, 139, 154155, prop box theme, 340
waxed, 39, 98, 425, 474, 492, 159, 185, 196, 202, 334, 340, shoes, 274
537, 539, 553, 558 372, 378, 384385, 389390, whales, 510
wrapping, 166, 213 399, 476, 498, 508, 526, 560, Pianos, 253, 377
Parmesan cheese, 515 575 Pictures, 169, 365366, 389, 397,
Parquetry designs, 110 colored, 119, 127, 135, 138 400
Party hats, 88 139, 150, 297, 385386 alphabet, 293
Pasta, 534, 535 (See also Noodles) Penlights, 493 animals, 158, 239, 292, 504
Paste, 52, 89, 177, 398 Pennies, 93, 483 506, 508
Pastry brushes, 529 Pens, 36, 68, 104, 155, 165, 193, artwork, 189
Patterns 242, 320, 347, 363, 384, 387, birds, 503
apple, 302 390, 395, 433, 472, 479, 501, book characters, 137
banjoes, 424 508, 515, 586 butterflies, 219, 501
boats, 190 colored, 575 candy, 130
body parts, 455 fabric, 93 careers, 342
book worm, 114 felt, 154 cars, 171
butterflies, 339 paint, 58 center labels, 337
carp windsocks, 7172 Pepper, 533 clothes, 185
Chef Linquinio, 514 shakers, 159 clowns, 89
engineers lantern, 284 Peppercress seeds, 459 colors, 52
Fasching mask, 188 Peppermint oil, 440 dinosaur eggs, 526
flying fish, 432 Peppermints, 153, 562 dinosaurs, 411
frog puppet, 73 Pepperoni, 531 flowers, 49
frogs, 472 Peppers, 186, 459, 531532 foods, 213
game board, 287 Perfume, 452 human heart, 456
Korean hopscotch, 579 Periscopes, 485 insects, 407, 495, 497
map, 298 Pet cages, 194 islands, 67
monster hair clips, 77 Pet food samples, 195 jobs, 181
pouch piece, 570 Pet store props, 194 moons, 68
quick sticks, 218 Photo albums, 167, 303304 ocean, 199
rainbow fish, 75 Photocopiers, 110, 213, 215, 242, picnic items, 239
rainbow of words, 380 322323, 331 planets, 68

INDEX
pond life, 473 report covers, 314, 320 Shocka Laka Shaka, 593
shapes, 398 self-adhesive, 482 Ten in the Bed, 259260
sunflowers, 134 sleeves, 220 Three Little Kittens, 262263
vegetables, 459 soda caps, 346 Your Heart, 456
Pie tins, 27, 45, 92 tape, 482 Polar fleece, 270
Pillowcases, 172 trinkets, 162 Pompoms, 58, 70, 76, 78, 80, 85,
Pillows, 106, 112, 300, 333 tubes, 480 8788, 90, 92, 131, 239, 383,
Pinecones, 281, 342 wrap, 55, 324, 562 434, 501
Ping-Pong balls, 209 Plates, 39, 40, 101, 402, 539 Popcorn, 179, 198, 452, 516
Pinking shears, 94 paper, 32, 50, 7374, 87, 89, kernels, 428
Pins, 476 90, 131, 152, 192, 213, 239, Popsicle sticks. See Craft sticks
Pipe cleaners, 25, 61, 76, 78, 80, 372, 423, 457, 521, 523, 527, Popsicles, 518
90, 283, 324, 338, 407, 430 530531, 535, 538, 545, 561, juice, 486
431, 497, 501 567, 575 Poster board, 55, 67, 83, 116,
Pirate costumes, 299 plastic, 88, 483 124, 135, 141, 144, 152, 163,
Pitchers, 193, 257, 467, 490, 516, Styrofoam, 562 177, 200, 213, 215, 285, 293,
519, 546, 550 Play food, 38, 103, 106 321, 369, 378, 397, 401, 410,
Pizza Play money, 106, 185, 195, 198 429
boxes, 287 Play structures, 294 Poster paper, 223, 225, 234, 237
pans, 38 Playdough, 103, 109, 329, 479, Posters, 106, 179, 185, 189, 216,
play, 38 488, 497, 519, 586 340
sauce, 530531 homemade, 38 alphabet, 384
toppings, 234 peanut butter, 540 bugs, 495
Placemats, 145, 243, 300, 342 Pocket charts, 175, 326, 381, 387 shells, 395
Planes, 267 Poems, 580, 589 Potato chip canisters, 421
Planets About Spiders by Jeannie Potatoes, 153, 186, 533
glow-in-the-dark, 493 Gunderson, 499 Pots, 40, 457, 533
Plants, 342 April Fool, 370 Potters tools, 181
African violet, 408 Birthday, 258 Potting soil, 197, 466467, 470,
geranium, 466 Crazy Colors by Jeannie 537
herbs, 463 Gunderson, 373 Pound cake, 543
Plaster of Paris, 20, 337, 347, 348, Engine in Front, 284, 62, 161, Powdered sugar, 537, 540, 557
509510 165, 254263 Pretzels, 402, 529, 547
Plastic, 487 Five Little Pumpkins, 528 Prisms, 271
bins, 186 Five Yummy Cookies, 261 Pudding, 518, 545, 550
bottles, 489490 Good Morning Everybody, Pumpkins, 342
bowls, 550 418 seeds, 51, 134
boxes, 587 Humpty Dumpty, 151 Punch, 198
bugs, 407, 468, 495 I See the Moon, 147 containers, 357
cups, 546 The Jabberwocky by Lewis Puppet theaters, 186
grass, 90, 468 Carroll, 80 Puppets, 102, 358, 390, 568
lids, 394, 397, 483 Jeep, 193 finger, 397, 587
numbers, 443 Months, 258259 owl, 322
plates, 88, 483 Seven Little Butterflies, 502 Purses, 185

INDEX
Puzzles, 181, 214, 301, 309, 573 Scoops, 516

pieces, 35
S Scooter boards, 265
Smores, 515
PVC pipes, 433434 Scraping objects, 29
Safety pins, 269, 404
cleaner, 434 Screens, 491
Salt, 51, 385, 440, 457, 460461,
glue, 434 Scuba flippers, 185, 189, 199
497, 519, 533, 535, 558
Pyramids, 271 Sculpey clay, 495
boxes, 359
Seed pods, 342
R shakers, 159
Sand dollars, 199
Seeds, 97, 197, 202, 465
Radishes, 459, 468 avocado, 537
Sand table, 103, 395, 440441,
Raffia, 90 bean, 464
443, 447, 468, 473, 526
Raincoats, 176 garden cress, 459
Sand, 48, 54, 55, 83, 96, 385,
Raisins, 468, 547, 558 grass, 467
440, 443, 445447, 453, 461,
golden, 547 peppercress, 459
479, 508
Ramps, 217, 474, 487 pumpkin, 134
colored, 5354, 199, 445
Rebus cards, 193, 516, 535, 547 sunflower, 134
ground, 493
Refrigerator rolls, 516 Sensory table, 440, 445, 486
Sandboxes, 446, 461, 490, 507
Refrigerators, 101, 444, 520, 537 Sentence strips, 175, 323, 350,
Sandpaper, 56, 375376, 420
538, 539, 545, 549550, 550, 385
Sandwiches, 179, 194, 516
552, 558 Shaker bottles, 53, 68
Saucepans, 497, 519, 551, 553
Report covers, 314, 320 Shampoo, 388
Scarves, 51, 176
Rhymes. See Poems Shapes, 289
nylon, 419
Rhyming pairs, 365 Sheets, 26, 66, 103, 132, 201
Scissors, 2021, 2526, 28, 38,
Rhythm sticks, 422 king-sized, 198
42, 4648, 5051, 5354, 56,
Ribbons, 25, 40, 89, 92, 146, 166, Shells, 48, 55, 83, 96, 199, 267,
6063, 65, 68, 70, 7374,
211, 257, 362, 419, 489 342343, 365, 395, 403, 480
8185, 87, 91, 93, 95, 97,
Rice, 356, 421, 422 posters, 395
99, 103, 106, 109, 111113,
Rickrack, 58, 383 Shelves, 157
115119, 121, 124125, 138,
Riding toys, 429 Shirts, 159, 185
144, 151, 156, 166167, 177,
Rocking boats, 182 Shoeboxes, 24, 56, 158, 171, 185
182183, 187, 189, 191192,
Rocks. See Stones Shoes, 159, 185, 274275, 354,
203, 206, 212215, 217, 219,
Rolling pins, 40, 554555 478
236237, 239, 241, 245, 259,
Rope, 198, 201, 281, 352, 357 organizers, 349
264, 268270, 272, 276277,
Rose buds, 206 polish, 185
283, 286289, 293, 297, 300
Rubber bands, 58, 9091, 210, Shoestring, 192, 558
301, 310, 320321, 323328,
337, 423, 425, 470, 482, 498 Shorts, 159160, 478
330331, 336337, 344, 347,
Rubber cement, 215 Shovels, 159, 199, 441, 461, 487,
353, 357, 368, 373, 375376,
Rubber stamps, 242, 386 508
379, 382, 393394, 397399,
Rubber Shower curtains, 434
404, 406, 410, 417, 420, 423,
bugs, 407 rings, 419
431, 434, 452, 454, 459, 462,
ducks, 145 Sieves, 441
466, 472473, 475476, 482,
Rubbing alcohol, 54 Sifters, 68, 558
492493, 497, 501, 503, 510,
Rugs, 112, 301, 342 (See also Sinks, 559
513, 542, 552, 560, 565, 569
Carpet squares) Skillets, 560
570, 573, 575
Rulers, 183, 208, 347 Skirts, 185
various toothed, 211

INDEX
Sleeping bags, 201, 515 Flower Garden, 466 360, 414

Slide projectors, 200 Found a Peanut, 252, 283 My Birthday, 272273
Slinkies, 587 Go In and Out the Window, My Hat It Has Three Corners,
Smocks, 22, 26, 28, 30, 3233, 123 277
36, 41, 68, 83, 443 (See also Going on a Picnic, 239 My Mama Dont Wear No
Paint shirts) Goodnight, Sweet Children, Socks, 252
Snorkel set, 199 436 My Round Ball, 230, 278
Snow, 75, 441, 487 Grandmas Letter, 224225 Old MacDonald Had a Farm,
Soap, 98, 159, 262, 343, 388 The Green Grass Grows All 240
flakes, 37 Around, 475 Open, Shut Them, 306
Socks, 58, 139, 159, 182, 185, Grump Went the Little Green Opposites Song, 231
266, 365 Frog, 74 Over the Rainbow, 53
Soda bottles, 447 Happy Birthday, 258 Peanut Butter and Jelly, 462
Soda cans, 90 The Hello Song, 413 Peanut Butter Sandwich by
Soda caps, 346 The Hokey Pokey, 45, 352, Raffi, 426
Soda clay, 3940 360 Planet Song, 69
Song cards, 320 How Much Is That Doggie in Please and Thank You, 226
Song sheets, 219 the Window? 195 The Quick Stick Song, 218
Songs, 581, 584, 589591 I Can Try! 578 Row, Row, Row Your Boat,
A-Hunting We Will Go, 173 I Look in the Mirror, 221 190, 426
174 I Love You, 223 Scissor Cutting, 222-223
Alphabet, 293 I Went to the Dentist, 226 See How They Grow, 465
The Ants Go Marching, 469, 227 Senses, 230
471, 496 Im a Little Pizza, 234 Shake a Jar of Butter, 461
Baa Baa Black Sheep, 240 Im a Little Red Train, 395 Shake It, 461
Baby Bumblebee, 469, 527 Im a Little Scientist, 481 Shell Be Coming Round the
The Bear Went Over the Im a Little Soup Pot, 535 Mountain, 252
Mountain, 252 Im a Little Turtle, 238 Spanish Farewell, 235
Blue Bird, 504 Im a Little White Duck, 395 Spanish Greeting, 235
Butter Song, 232233 Im a Pizza by Raffi, 532 The Sun Is Up, 159
Call for Help, 228229 Im Dressed Warmly, 222 This Friend of Mine, 233
Did You Ever See a Fruit Bat? If Youre Happy and You Know This Is the Way We Go to
133 It, 306 School, 304
A Diver Went to Sea, 190 The Itsy-Bitsy Spider, 499 The Train, adapted by
Down by the Bay, 68, 252 Lavenders Blue, 395 Deborah R. Gallagher, 229
Down by the Station, 284 Little Boy Blue, 240 The Tree in the Wood, 475
Eensy-Weensy Spider, 486 Little Green Frog, 395 A Triangle, 231, 277278
Egg Song, 153 Little Red Caboose, 284 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,
Fall Is Here, 232 Mary Had a Little Lamb, 149, 149, 426
Farmer in the Dell, 240 240, 426 The Vet, 227228
Five Little Ducks, 245 Moles on the Move, 6667 We All Live Together, 108
Five Little Pumpkins, 245 Mom and Dad, 224 We Are Going for a Walk
Five Little Speckled Frogs, 74 The More We Get Together, Today, 178
Five Yummy Fruits, 246247 567, 322, The Wheels on the Bus, 46,

INDEX
277 play, 195 Stuffed animals, 112, 129, 184,

Where Is Thumbkin? 283 Stand-up fingers, 109 186, 194, 390391, 478, 560
Who Can Use Their Inside Staplers, 24, 51, 70, 7374, 91, Styrofoam
Voice? 226 124, 236, 242, 296, 305, 330 balls, 80
Who Took the Cookie From 331, 359, 382, 384, 386, 407, containers, 91
the Cookie Jar? 556 423, 431, 567 cups, 467, 476
words to, 170, 177, 237, 253 Starfish, 199 egg cartons, 209
You Are My Sunshine, 134 Stars, 365 packing peanuts, 209210,
Spades, 545 glow-in-the-dark, 493 421422, 440
Spaghetti sauce, 530 Stencils, 399, 445 plates, 562
Sparkles, 85 Stereos, 198, 279 trays, 32, 42
Spatulas, 38, 535, 561 Stethoscopes, 456 Sugar cookie dough, 554555, 575
Spheres, 271 Stickers, 60, 62, 92, 128, 163, Sugar, 193, 519, 521, 539, 553,
Spice jars, 445 164, 174, 217, 275, 286, 292, 558559
Spiders, 498 349, 406, 416, 422, 575 brown, 558
plastic, 161162 apple, 522 maple, 153
Sponges, 26, 32, 47, 342, 346, bear, 390 powdered, 537, 540, 557
349, 459, 480, 488, 498, 513 flowers, 49 Suitcases, 106, 159160, 191
stencil, 63 Hansel and Gretel, 130 Sun visors, 199
Spoons, 68, 159, 161162, 182, insects, 407 Sunflowers, 134
266, 365, 490, 492, 517, 521, Sticks, 189, 201, 206, 368, 421, seeds, 134
526, 529530, 533535, 544, 453, 460, 492 Sunglasses, 176, 199, 256, 267
545, 562 Stones, 26,55, 59, 365, 388, 403, Sunscreen, 267
long-handled, 559 453, 492493, 533 Super glue, 208
measuring, 40, 83, 441, 443, craft, 82 Sweaters, 160, 478
447, 479, 491, 497, 519, 521, Stools, 182 Swedish fish, 550
537538, 550, 553, 555, 557 step, 487
559 Stop watches, 191 T
mixing, 3940, 132, 193, 479, Stoves, 39, 457, 497, 519, 533, Tablecloths, 22, 342, 572
537538, 540, 547, 549, 552 551, 553 plastic, 28
553, 560 Strainers, 443, 520 Tables, 20, 66, 183, 333, 371, 493
plastic, 98, 152, 349, 527, 546, Strapping tape, 219 (See also Sand tables; Sensory
550, 553 Straw, 48 tables; Water tables)
wooden, 253, 409, 422, 519 Strawberries, 518, 523, 543 Tadpoles, 474
Spotlights, 200 baskets, 49 Tag board, 213, 219320, 323,
Spray adhesive, 63 Straws, 30, 40, 46, 80, 85, 476, 337, 379, 55
Spray bottles, 59, 197, 498 485, 540 Tape dispenser, 183
Spray paint, 96, 351, 429, 493 Streamers, 372, 421, 476 Tape, 20, 29, 33, 45, 51, 53, 55,
Spray starch, 348 String, 25, 26, 28, 30, 61, 70, 70, 84, 91, 104106, 108110,
Spreadable fruit, 296 9192, 98, 99, 156, 174, 194, 113, 115116, 118119, 122,
Sprinkles, 515, 562 198, 212, 239, 357, 377, 383, 134, 137, 155, 166, 177, 183,
Squirt bottles, 441, 511 384, 498, 575 192, 194, 200, 212, 254, 272,
Stamp pads, 65, 196, 296 shoe, 192 297, 301, 309, 324, 331332,
Stamps, 62, 65, 196, 575 tie-dye, 577 335, 344, 356, 368369, 393

INDEX
394, 407, 409, 421, 423, 429, Tomatoes, 535 Typewriters, 124, 242, 320
447, 451, 462, 464, 475, 493, Tongs, 209210
573 plastic, 444 U
carpet, 342 Tongue depressors. See Craft sticks Umbrellas, 160, 256
colored, 363 Tools, 340 beach, 199
double-sided, 32 Toothbrushes, 30, 159 Uniforms, 106
duct, 359, 404, 434, 489 Toothpaste, 159, 388
magnetic, 321 boxes, 57
V
Vanilla extract, 440, 553, 557, 558
packaging, 103 Toothpicks, 521, 523, 532, 541
Vanilla wafers, 553
plastic, 482 colored, 80
Vegetable peelers, 515, 521, 522,
strapping, 219 Towels, 267, 441, 446, 526
534
Tea, 297, 408 paper, 297, 464, 471, 480, 490,
Vegetables, 186, 388, 451, 459,
bags, 62, 91 492
468, 532534
chamomile, 572 Toy boxes, 214
Velcro, 70, 105, 219, 276, 300,
mint, 572 Tracing patterns, 26
325, 587
Teapots, 572 Traffic signs, 110
Veterinarian props, 181, 268
Telephones Trail mix, 516, 547
Videotape recorder, 162, 198
play, 587 Trains
Vinegar, 30, 447, 490
portable, 307 circus, 89
Vinyl fabric, 336
Tempera paints, 1920, 24, 26, props, 191
2829, 3940, 42, 4445, 49, Trash bags, 457
63, 65, 77, 89, 105, 189, 192, Trash baskets, 354
W
Wading pools, 91
210, 338, 347, 383, 466, 493, Trays, 42, 106, 210, 405, 480
Walkie-talkies, 189
503, 555 cafeteria, 345
Wallpaper samples, 212, 259, 277,
powdered, 348 flat, 444
454
Tennis balls, 363 paint, 428
Walls, 45
Tennis racquets, 363 plant drain, 492
Walnuts, 547, 553
Textured items, 48 shallow, 74
shells, 57
Thimbles, 76 specimen, 480
Washcloths, 159, 216
Thread, 93, 206, 300, 356 Trees, 388, 470
Washers, 483
boxes, 204 Tricycles, 265
Water table, 91, 103, 197, 199,
spools, 26, 46, 76, 84 Trucks, 103, 267
209, 405, 440, 441, 443, 444,
Three-ring binders, 130, 220 T-shirts, 28, 59, 160, 478, 577
468, 473, 487
Thumbtacks, 51, 56 Tubs, 91, 209, 262, 440441,
Water wheels, 68
Tickets, 106, 198 490491, 559
Water, 20, 3637, 3940, 46, 51,
Tie-dye strings, 577 ice cream, 349
68, 9092, 98, 152, 193, 195,
Tiles, 492 lids, 487
199, 209210, 262, 337, 343,
Tissue paper, 25, 30, 75, 89, 134, margarine, 203
346347, 380, 405, 428, 434,
212, 268, 372, 500501, 573 plastic storage, 396
441447, 450, 459, 464, 466
Toast, 517518 Tuna fish, 47
467, 471, 474, 479480, 485,
Toasters, 529 Tunnels, 371
489, 491, 497498, 511, 519,
Toilet paper, 37 Tweezers, 181, 204, 210
521, 533, 537, 543, 549, 551,
tubes, 174, 425 Twigs, 26, 59, 343
555, 559, 573
Tomato sauce, 531 Twine, 21
Watercress, 459

INDEX
Watering cans, 197, 199, 467

Watermelons, 468
Waxed paper, 39, 98, 425, 474,
492, 537, 539, 553, 558
Wheat germ, 521, 559
Wheat stalks, 560
Whipped dessert topping, 101,
515, 543, 545
Whipping cream, 460, 560
Whisks, 441
Whistles, 191, 362
train, 592
Whiteboard, 433
Wiggly eyes, 70, 7576, 80, 131,
338, 495, 501, 513
Wigs, 185
Wire, 206
Wood, 78, 208, 243, 487
boxes, 210
chips, 48
glue, 337
scraps, 56
shapes, 443
Word cards, 386, 503, 336
Worms, 201, 471
gummy, 545
pattern, 114
Y
Yardsticks, 68, 116, 265, 299
Yarn, 21, 2526, 36, 38, 40,
5051, 70, 76, 78, 80, 84, 87,
89, 91, 119, 122, 124125,
129, 146, 150, 156, 206, 212,
239, 301, 376, 401, 406, 417,
431, 510, 513, 575
Yogurt cups, 28, 337
Yogurt, 519520
Z
Zucchini, 534

Book Index
1 to 10 and Back Again: A Getty Museum Counting Barton, 155
Book, 101 Around the Pond: Whos Been Here? by Lindsay Barrett
1, 2, 3, Moose by Andrea Helman, 94 George, 473
1, 2, 3, to the Zoo by Eric Carle, 299 The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola, 19
100 Artists Who Shaped World History by Barbara Krys Arthur by Marc Tolon Brown, 135
tal, 101 B
26 Letters and 99 Cents by Tana Hoban, 377378 Baby Beluga by Raffi, 511
50 Below Zero by Robert Munsch, 140, 282 Banana Moon by Janet Marshall, 463
The 512 Ants on Sullivan Street by Carol A. Losi, 471 Barn Dance by John Archambault, 420
A Bat Jamboree by Kathi Appelt, 133
ABCDrive by Naomi Howland, 171 A Beach Day by Douglas Florian, 56
Albert Goes to Town by Jennifer Jordan, 171 A Beasty Story by Steven Kellogg & Bill Martin, Jr., 446
Alexsandra, Where Is Your Nose? by Christine Dubov, Beaver the Carpenter by Lars Klinting, 110
274 Bees by Gallimard Jeunesse & Raoul Sautai, 496
Alistairs Time Machine by Marilyn Sadler, 450 The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree by Stan &
All About Alligators by Jim Arnosky, 551 Jan Berenstain, 299
All About Me by Catherine Bruzzone & Lone The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday by Stan &
Morton, 31 Jan Berenstain, 272
All By Myself by Aliki, 565 The Berenstain Bears Are a Family by Stan & Jan
All My Little Ducklings by Monica Wellington, 145 Berenstain, 410
All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka, 395 The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan &
Alligator Ice Cream by Cherene Raphael, 101 Jan Berenstain, 314
Alligator Shoes by Arthur Dorros, 551 The Berenstain Bears on the Job by Stan &
Alligators All Around by Maurice Sendak, 551 Jan Berenstain, 314
An Alphabet of Dinosaurs by Peter Dodson, 412, 509 The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan &
Andy: Thats My Name by Tomie dePaola, 510 Jan Berenstain, 314
Andys Wild Animal Adventure by Gerda Marie The Best Book of Bugs by Claire Llewellyn, 497
Scheidl, 101 Big Band Sound by Harriet Diller, 425
Animal Fact/Animal Fable by Seymour Simon, 174 The Big Bug Book by Margery Facklam, 407
Animals, Animals by Eric Carle, 81 Big Jim and the White-Legged Moose by Jim Arnosky, 94
Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett, 98 Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown, 504
Annies Gifts by Angela Shelf Medearis, 355 The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog by Ana Martin
The Ant and the Elephant by Bill Peet, 471 Larranaga, 244
An Apple a Day by Melvin Berger, 522 The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll, 52, 315, 528
Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell, 528 Birds (Now I Know) by Susan Kuchalla, 504
April Wilsons Magpie Magic by April Wilson, 101 A Birthday Basket for Tia by Pat Mora, 329
Are You Asleep, Rabbit? by Alison Campbell & Julia A Birthday for Frances by Russell Hoban, 329

BOOKINDEX
Birthday Presents by Cynthia Rylant, 144, 329 City Mouse/Country Mouse by various authors, 57
Black and White Rabbits ABC by Alan Baker, 293 Clap Your Hands by Lorinda B. Cauley, 456
Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton, 446 Click! A Book about Cameras and Taking Pictures by
Boats, Boats, Boats by Joanna Ruane, 93 Gail Gibbons, 104, 201
Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton, 526 Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell, 135136
Boom Baby Boom Boom by Margaret Mahy, 423 Clifford the Firehouse Dog by Norman Bridwell, 315
Bouncy Mouse by Barbara DeRubertis, 425426 Cliffords Birthday by Norman Bridwell, 329
The Boy Who Loved to Draw by Barbara Brenner, 101 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, 88
Bread and Honey by Frank Asch, 527 The Color Box by Dayle Ann Dodds, 54
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban, 289 Color Dance by Ann Jonas, 420, 529
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Mar- The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown, 23
tin, Jr., 25, 154, 395, 446 A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni, 446
Brown Rabbits Shape Book by Alan Baker, 277 The Colors by Monique Felix, 390
Buddy Bears Bad Day by Pauline C. Peck, 315 Colors Around Us by Shelly Rotner & Anne
Bugs by Nancy Winslow Parker & Joan Richards Woodhull, 25
Wright, 468 Colors by Gallimard Jeunesse & Pascal de
Building a House by Byron Barton, 110 Bourgoing, 395
A Butterfly Is Born by Melvin Berger, 220 The Colors by Monique Felix, 25
A Button for Corduroy by Don Freeman, 30 Colors, Shapes, and Sizes by Michelle Warrence, 269
C Come Along, Daisy! by Jane Simmons, 145
Caps, Hats, Socks and Mittens by Louise Borden, 488 Commotion in the Ocean by Gils Andreae, 199
Carls Birthday by Alexandra Day, 329 The Cookie House by Margaret Hillert, 130
Carnival by M. C. Helldorfer, 89 Corduroy by Don Freeman, 30, 390
A Carp for Kimiko by Virginia L. Kroll, 71 Counting Caterpillars and Other Math Poems by Betsy
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss, 315, 370, 464 Franco, 408
Case of the Missing Cookies by Denise Lewis Counting Wildflowers by Bruce McMillan, 545
Patrick, 556 The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane Derolf & Michael
Cats Cradle by Anne A. Johnson, 27 Letzig, 446
The Caterpillow Fight by Sam McBratney, 545 Curious George and the Pizza by Margret Rey, 531
Char Siu Bao Boy by Sandra S. Yamate, 71 Curious George at the Fire Station by Margret & H.A.
Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom DeLuise, 315 Rey, 315
Chica Chica Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. & John Ar Curious George Goes to the Hospital by Margret Rey,
chambault, 378 108, 315
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming, 439 Curious Georges ABCs by H.A. Rey, 378
Christopher Changes His Name by Itah Sadu, 510
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, 315, 510 D
Chuck Murphys Color Surprises by Chuck Murphy, Daisy and the Egg by Jane Simmons, 145
54, 446 Danny and the Dinosaurs by Syd Hoff, 412
Circles, Triangles, Squares by Tana Hoban, 277 Deadline: From News to Newspaper by Gail

BOOKINDEX
Gibbons, 314 Five Little Pumpkins by Iris Van Rynbach, 245

A Difficult Day by Eugenie Fernandes, 282 Five Minutes Peace by Jill Murphy, 91
Digging Up Dinosaurs by Aliki, 510, 526 Flower Garden by Eve Bunting, 197, 329
Dinofours (series) by Steve Metzger, 412 Flying by Donald Crews, 106
The Dinosaur Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta, 400, 447 Food Crafts by Chris Deshpande, 463
Dinosaur Babies by Kathleen Weider Zoehfeld, 526 The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss, 585
Dinosaur Days by Joyce Milton, 526 Fossils Tell of Long Ago by Aliki, 479
The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard by B.G. Franklin Is Lost by Paulette Bourgeois, 282
Hennessy, 400 Freight Train by Donald Crews, 54, 106, 155, 592
Do You Know Colors? by J.P. Miller & Katherine The Friendship Tree by Kathy Caple, 569
Howard, 395 Fritz and the Mess Fairy by Rosemary Wells, 450
The Dolls Tea Party by M.C. Leeka, 571 Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel, 370, 474
Dont Call Me Names by Joanna Cole, 315 The Frog Who Wanted to Be a Singer by Linda Goss, 74
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins, 261, 315, 370 Frogs Eggs by Alex Ramsey & Paul Humphrey, 474
Down by the Bay by Nadine Bernard Westcott, 140 Froggy Learns to Swim by Jonathan London, 244
Down by the Bay by Raffi, 253 Frogs by Gail Gibbons, 74, 244
Dragon Kite of the Autumn Moon by Valerie Reddix, 71 Frogs by Susan Canizares & Daniel Morton, 472
Drawing Lessons from a Bear by David McPhail, 101 From Head to Toe by Eric Carle, 45, 170, 456
A Duck So Small by Elisabeth Holstein, 145 From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons, 464
E Funny Walks by Judy Hindley, 355
Each Orange Had 8 Slices by Paul Giganti, Jr., 401 G
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert, 459 A Gardeners Alphabet by Mary Azarian, 451
Engine, Engine Number Nine by Stephanie George and Martha by James Marshall, 570
Calmenson, 284 Get Out of Bed! by Robert Munsch, 140
Every Living Thing by James Herriot, 174 Giant Dinosaurs by Erna Rowe, 400
Exploring the Seashore by William H. Amos, 56, 97 The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord,
Eyewitness Handbooks: Fossils by Walker & Ward, 480 143, 516
F Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett, 145146
Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell, 401 The Gingerbread Boy by Kathy Wilburn, 132
Finders Keepers for Franklin by Paulette Bourgeois, 201 The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone, 145146
Fire Fighters to the Rescue by Jack C. Harris, 315 The Gingerbread Man by Eric A. Kimmel, 315
The First Snowfall by Anne & Harlow Rockwell, 488 The Gingerbread Man by Jim Aylesworth, 145146
Fish Is Fish by Leo Lionni, 444 The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, 247
Five Little Ducks by Raffi, 243, 246 Glad Monster, Sad Monster by Ed Emberley, 568
Five Little Ducks by various authors, 145, 241242 Global Art by MaryAnn F. Kohl & Jean Potter, 93
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Going to the Doctor by Fred Rogers, 315
Christelow, 243 Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, 147,
Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree by Eileen 436437
Christelow, 243 Grandma and the Pirates by Phoebe Gilman, 299

BOOKINDEX
The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, 300 Garrison Beroza, 468

Green Beans by Elizabeth Thomas, 464 How Many Ants? by Larry Dane Brimmer, 471
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss, 395, 519 How to Hide a Butterfly by Ruth Heller, 497
The Green Frogs by Yumi Heo, 579 Huberts Hair Raising Adventure by Bill Peet, 468
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle, 201, 468 Humpback Goes North by Darice Bailer, 511
Growing Colors by Bruce McMillan, 459 Humphrey the Lost Whale by Wendy Tokuda, 511
Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert, 464, 517, 534 The Hungry Thing by Jan Slepian & Ann Seidler, 315
H I
The Handmade Alphabet by Laura Rankin, 293 I Can Read About Earthquakes and Volcanoes by
Hansel and Gretel by various authors, 130 Deborah Merrians, 449
Happy Birthday, Dear Duck by Eve Bunting, 272 I Like Being Me by Judy Lalli, 575
Happy Birthday, Jesse Bear! by Nancy White Carlstrom, I Love Boats by Flora McDonnell, 189
272, 329 I Spy by Jean Marzollo & Walter Wick, 157
Happy Birthday, Moon by Frank Asch, 329 I Took a Walk by Henry Cole, 548
The Happy Hedgehog Band by Martin Waddel, 425426 I Want to Be a Veterinarian by Michaela Muntean, 315
Happy Moose, Grumpy Moose by Jim Clementson, 94 I Want to Be an Astronaut by Byron Barton, 131
Harry by the Sea by Gene Zion, 97 Im a Little Tea Pot by Iza Trapani, 571
Harvey Potters Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen & Mark Im Going to Be a Vet by Edith Kunhardt, 195
Buehner, 269, 395 Icky Bug Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta, 468
Hats Off to Hair by Virginia Kroll, 468 Icky Bug Counting Book by Jerry Pallotta, 468
Hats, Hats, Hats by Ann Morris, 582 If Dinosaurs Came to Town by Dom Mansell, 400, 412
Have You Seen Bugs? by Joanne Oppenheim, 468 If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most, 566
Have You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri, 145 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff,
The Heart and Circulatory System by Carol Ballard, 456 141, 261, 559
The Heart: Kids Question and Answer Book by J. Willis In a Nutshell by Joseph Anthony, 469
Hurst, 456 In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak, 524525
The Heart: Our Circulatory System by Seymour In the Rain with Baby Duck by Amy Hest, 246
Simon, 456 In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming, 473
Here Are My Hands by Bill Martin, Jr., 456 In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming, 468
Hiding by Dorothy Aldis, 282 Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber, 165, 315
Ho for a Hat! by William Smith, 148 Is It Rough? Is It Smooth? by Tana Hoban, 49
Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, 155 It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw, 64
The House by Monique Felix, 390 Its Pumpkin Time by Zoe Hall, 528
The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, 439 J
A House Is a House for Me by Mary Ann The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel, 276
Hoberman, 107 A Jar of Tiny Stars by Bernice E. Cullinan, 81
Housebuilding for Children by Les Walker, 110 Jaspers Beanstalk by Nick Butterworth, 464
How a Seed Grows by Helene J. Jordan, 464 Jennys in the Hospital by Seymour Reit, 315
How Emily Blair Got Her Fabulous Hair by Susan Jigsaw Puzzles: Animal by Jane Burton, 36

BOOKINDEX
Johnny Lions Book by Edith Thacher Hurd, 174 Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans, 135, 141
Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan, 244, 472, 474 The Maestro Plays by Bill Martin, Jr., 422
June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner, 450 The Magic School Bus and the Butterfly Bog Beast by
Just a Nap by Mercer Mayer, 437 Joanna Cole, 501
Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer, 436 The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs by
Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer, 315 Joanna Cole, 412, 509510, 566
Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer, 201 The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System by Joanna
Just My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer, 315 Cole, 476
K The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna
Katy No-Pocket by Emmy Payne, 507 Cole, 199
Koala Lou by Mem Fox, 597 Magic Spring by Nami Rhee, 579
L Martins Hats by Joan Blos, 582
The Lady with the Alligator Purse by Nadine Bernard Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His Green
Westcott, 551 Sneakers by Merle Peek, 329
Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus, 306 Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney, 423
Lets Find Out About Ice Cream by Mary Ebeltoft McDuff Comes Home by Rosemary Wells, 55
Reid, 531 Me on the Map by Joan Sweeny, 108
Lets Paint a Rainbow by Eric Carle, 395 Mighty Tree by Dick Gackenbach, 475, 506
The Letters Are Lost! by Lisa Campbell Ernst, 293 The Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons, 531
The Listening Walk by Paul Showers, 169, 427 Miss Spiders New Car by David Kirk, 171
Little Bears Trousers by Jane Hissey, 282 Miss Spiders Tea Party by David Kirk, 407, 571
Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni, 23, 25, Missing Sunflowers by Maggie Stern, 134
380, 446 The Mitten by Alvin Tresselt, 131
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, 106, 284 The Mitten by Jan Brett, 263, 276, 488
Little Gorilla by Ruth Bornstein, 329 Moles Hill by Lois Ehlert, 65
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton, 57 Mommies at Work by Eve Merriam, 108
Little Lumpty by Miko Imai, 151 The Monarch Butterfly by Gail Gibbon, 501
Little Miss Star by Roger Hargreaves, 578 Moon Cake by Frank Asch, 515
Little Monster at School by Mercer Mayer, 304 Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer, 495
Little Rabbit Foo Foo by Michael Rosen, 253 More Spaghetti, I Say by Rita Golden Gelman, 88
Little Rabbits First Number Book by Alan Baker, 407 Morris Goes to School by Bernard Wiseman, 94
Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges, 63 Mouse Mess by Linnea Riley, 517
Little Toot and the Lighthouse by Linda Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh, 42, 361, 395,
Gramatky-Smith, 92 446, 529
A Logs Life by Wendy Pfeffer, 469 Mouse TV by Matt Novak, 115
The Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle, 201 Mouses Tale by Pamela Johnson, 189
The Lost Lake by Allen Say, 299 Mrs. Giggleberry Is Coming for Tea by Donna
Lucys Picture by Nicola Moon, 266 Guthrie, 572
M My Apron by Eric Carle, 110

BOOKINDEX
My Blue Boat by Chris L. Demarest, 189 Orca Song by Michael C. Armour, 511
My Crayons Talk by Patricia Hubbard, 22 Out of the Ocean by Debra Frasier, 199
My First Camera Book by Anne Kostick, 201 Outside and Inside Spiders by Sandra Markle, 499
My Five Senses by Aliki, 427 Owen by Kevin Henkes, 165
My Five Senses by Margaret Miller, 452 Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, 495
My Friend Bear by Jez Alborough, 315 Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall, 153
My Hands by Aliki, 361 P
My Life With the Wave by Catherine Cowan, 489 Paddingtons Colors by Michael Bond, 42
My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, 25, 446 Paddingtons Opposites by Michael Bond, 560
My Picture Book of the Planets by Nancy Krulick, 69 The Painter by Peter Catalanotto, 429
My Very First Book of Shapes by Chuck Murphy, 398 Pancakes! Pancakes! by Eric Carle, 277, 560
My Visit to the Dinosaurs by Aliki, 447 Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle,
N 131, 147
Naming the Cat by Laurence Pringle, 510 Patricks Dinosaurs by Carol Carrick, 400
Nana Upstairs Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola, 368 Peck Slither and Slide by Suse MacDonald, 496
The Napping House by Audrey Wood, 437 The Perky Little Pumpkin by Margaret Friskey, 245
The New Adventures of Mother Goose by Bruce Petes Chicken by Harriet Ziefert, 370
Lansky, 163 Petes Pizza by William Steig, 63
New Questions and Answers About Dinosaurs by Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, 439
Seymour Simon, 412, 509 A Picture Book of Dinosaurs by Claire Nemes, 412
Newton, Nell, and Barney by Virginia Esquinaldo, 181 Pig Out by Portia Aborio, 295
No Good in Art by Miriam Cohen, 19 Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini, 516
No Jumping on the Bed by Tedd Arnold, 260 Piggies by Audrey Wood, 397
No Mail for Mitchell by Catherine Siracusa, 315 Pigs by Robert Munsch, 295
The Noisy Book by Margaret Wise Brown, 453 Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud by Lynn
O Plourde & John Schoenherr, 295
The Ocean Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta, 199 Pioneer Sisters by Laura Ingalls Wilder, 460
The Old Woman and the Wave by Shelley Jackson, 489 Pizza Party by Grace MacCarone, 38, 532
Olivers Vegetables by Vivian French, 459 The Planets by Gail Gibbons, 69
On Market Street by Arnold Lobel, 293 Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, 115, 197, 395
On Mothers Lap by Ann Herbert Scott, 165 Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill
On the Beat by Barry Robinson & Martin J. Dain, 315 Martin, Jr., 154, 158, 422
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, 191
Dr. Seuss, 444 Pond Year by Kathryn Lasky, 550
One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J. Pinczes, Poohs First Day of School by Kathleen Zoehfeld, 304
239, 471 The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola, 315
One Moose, Twenty Mice by Clare Beaton, 94 Possum Magic by Mem Fox, 507
One of Each by Maryann Hoberman, 567 The Post Office by Gail Gibbons, 196
Opposites by Monique Felix, 560 Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper, 567

BOOKINDEX
Special People, Special Ways by Arlene Maguire, 266

Q
Spiders by Lillian Bason, 498499
Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood, 218
Spot Goes to the Circus by Eric Hill, 89
The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston, 260
Spot Goes to the Farm by Eric Hill, 240
R
Spot Looks at Shapes by Eric Hill, 555
Rabbit Food by Susanna Gretz, 463
Spots Birthday Party by Eric Hill, 329
Rain Makes Applesauce by Julian Scheer, 522
Squirrels by Brian Wildsmith, 22
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, 444, 567
Stellaluna by Janelle Cannon, 133, 549
The Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus
Step by Step by Diane Wolkstein, 471
Pfister, 75, 444
Stone Soup by various authors, 515, 531, 533
The Rainbow Fish to the Rescue by Marcus Pfister, 445
The Story of Johnny Appleseed by Aliki, 247
The Rainbow Goblins by Ul De Rico, 380
The Story of Ping by Marjorie Flack, 92
A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman, 52, 380
Strawberry by Jennifer Coldrey, 247
The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller, 197
Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, 88, 515
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert, 33
String Games by Michelle Foerder, 27
Red-Eyed Tree Frog by Joy Cowley, 244
Summertime in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls
Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by
Wilder, 460
Richard Scarry, 171
The Sunflower by Marliese Dieckmann, 134
Robby Visits the Doctor by Martine Division, 315
Sunflower by Miela Ford, 134
S
Sunflower House by Eve Bunting, 133
Sams Snack by David Pelham, 239
Swimmy by Leo Lionni, 47, 199, 445
Sarahs Story by Bill Harley, 471
School Bus by Donald Crews, 106
T
Tale of a Tadpole by Barbara Ann Porter, 244
The Seashore Book by Charlotte Zolotow, 56, 96
Tea for Two by Kari James, 571
Seasons Puzzle by Carolyn Mitchell, 36
Teach Me About Friends by Joy Berry, 315
See Whats in the Sea by Jean Pidgeon, 199
Teach Me More Spanish by Judy Mahoney & Mary
Seeds (Seasons) by Gail Saunders-Smith, 197
Cronan, 235
Shake My Sillies Out by Raffi, 422
Teach Me Spanish by Judy Mahoney & Mary
The Shape of Me and Other Stuff by Dr. Seuss, 277
Cronan, 235
Shapes by Jan Pienkowski, 300
Tell Me a Mitzi by Lore Segal, 366
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban, 300, 398, 555
Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews, 407
Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw, 192
Thats What a Friend Is by P.K. Hallinan, 315
Shoes Like Miss Alices by Angela Johnson, 275
Theres a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer, 296
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes by Ann Morris, 275
Theres an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer
The Sign Book: Stop by William Dugan, 315
Mayer, 551
A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, 487
This Is My Family by Gina & Mercer Mayer, 410
Snuggle Wuggle by Jonathan London, 505
This Is the Way We Eat Our Lunch by Edith Baer, 315
Someone Special, Just Like You by Tricia Brown, 266
Thomas the Train Books, 191, 433, 446, 471, 493, 501,
Something Is Growing by Walter Lyon Krudop, 464
510, 515
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All by Marilyn Burns, 88

BOOKINDEX
Those Summers by Aliki, 56, 97 We Were Tired of Living in a House by Liesel Moak
The Three Bears by various authors, 369 Skorpen, 201
The Three Little Pigs by various authors, 294, 369 Were Back! A Dinosaurs Story by Hudson Talbott, 400
Time to Sleep by Denise Fleming, 436 Whales by Laura Bour, 511
Timothy Goes to School by Rosemary Wells, 304 Whales, Dolphins, & Porpoises by Mark Cowadine, 512
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, 52, 464 The Whales Song by Dyan Sheldon, 512
Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens, 560 What Do You Say, Dear? by Sesyle Joslin, 572
The Tortilla Factory or La Tortilleria by Gary Paulsen, 537 Whats Cooking, Jenny Archer? by Ellen
A Tree Full of Friends by Better Homes & Gardens, 315 Conford, 524525
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Iza Trapani, 131 Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky, 106
Two Can Share Too by Janelle Cherrington, 315 When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia
Two Eyes, a Nose, and a Mouth by Roberta G. Rylant, 150
Intrater, 456 Where Does the Butterfly Go When It Rains? by May
Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast by Jack Prelutsky, 400 Garelick, 503
V Where Is My Baby? by Harriet Ziefert, 505
The Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting, 35 Where the River Begins by Thomas Locker, 201
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle, 408, 499 Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, 81
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, 201, 220, Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats, 149
372, 468, 497, 501, 503, 523, 532, 545 White Rabbits Color Book by Alan Baker, 25, 395
The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle, 468 White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt, 488
The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle, 468 Whos Going to Take Care of Me? by Michelle
The Very Worst Monster by Pat Hutchins, 296 Magorian, 306
A Visit to the Sesame Street Firehouse by Dan Whose Shoes? by Margaret Miller, 275
Elliott, 315 Why Do Leaves Change Color? by Betsy Maestro, 33
A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital by Deborah Will I Have a Friend? by Miriam Cohen, 306, 315
Hautzig, 315 The Wind by Monique Felix, 390
A Visit to the Sesame Street Library by Deborah Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, 141, 439
Hautzig, 314 Winnie the Poohs A to Zzzz by Don Ferguson, 436
A Visit to the Sesame Street Museum by Liza Winnie the Poohs Opposites by A.A. Milne, 560
Alexander, 314 Word Birds Shapes by Jane Belk Moncure, 554555
Visiting the Dentist by Althea, 315 Words in Our Hands by Ada B. Litchfield, 236
Volcanoes by F.M. Branley, 490 The World of Ants by Melvin Berger, 496
Volcanoes by Seymour Simon, 449 Z
Volcanoes! Mountains of Fire by Eric Arnold, 449 Zoom Zoom Zoom Im Off to the Moon by
W Dan Yaccarino, 131
Walter the Baker by Eric Carle, 530
Want a Ride? by Bill Gordh, 471
Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid, 355
We Share Everything by Robert Munsch, 567

Activity Index
A Mazing Language Activity, 371 Block Heads, 78 Classroom Hide and Seek, 281
A Book of My Own, 125 Blocks, 102 Classroom T-shirts, 59
A Rainbow of Foods! 518 Blueprints for Block Area, 109 Clay Critters, 495
A Triangle, 231 Boat, 189 Clean Mud, 37
A-Camping We Will Go, 201 Body Parts Identification Puzzle, 454 Clean-Up Engine, 592
All About Corn, 457 Book Belt, 119 Clipping Clothespins, 203
All Sorts of Seashells, 395 Book Characters Shopping List, 135 Clothespin Art, 25
Alphabet Letter Books, 376 Book Club, 112 Clowning Around, 88
Alphabet Matching Bags, 375 Book Lovers Journal, 120 Coffee Filters for Serving Snack, 516
Alphabet Scramble, 293 Book Making, 386 Color Banners, 86
Animal Matching, 504 Book Worm, 113 Color Cube, 481
Ants and Spiders, 43 Books in Bloom, 115 Color Days, 22
Apple Butter in a Crock Pot, 521 Books, Books, and More Books, 128 Color Sand, 445
Apple People, 80 Bread and Honey, 527 Color Sorter, 204
Apples, 458 Bring a Sound to School, 167 Color Sorting, 393
Art Appreciation, 19 Bubble Art, 46 Color Sorting Game, 394
Art for All Ages Art Festival, 100 Buggy Grass, 468 Color Tubes, 482
Assembly Line Pizza, 530 Building a Community, 109 Colored Stone Picture Frames, 82
At the Sand/Water Table, 440 Butter Song, 232 Colorful Cookie, 557
Attendance Cards, 321 Call for Help, 228 Colorful Cubbies, 332
Babies Nappies (Diapers), 183 Can You Find It?, 443 Colorful Recycled Paper, 491
Bag a Beast, 173 Can You Tell What You Smell? 452 Container Catch, 357
Baking Day Fun, 513 Candy Canes, 39 Cookies, 558
Balancing Acts, 351 Carp Windsocks, 70 Cooking for Easter, 543
Balloon Dance, 419 Carpet Square Lines, 336 Cooking Trip, 518
Balloon Match, 268 Catch the Tale If You Give a Mouse a Cooking with Shapes, 554
Balls-in-a-Basket Scramble, 280 Cookie, 141 Cool Pool Slushy, 546
Banana and Peanut Butter, 524 Catching Colored Rainbows, 428 Counting Apples, 401
Banana Dipping, 521 Caterpillar, 557 Counting Spiders and the Bugs, 407
Be a Help-O-Saurus, 566 Caterpillar Cupcakes, 544 Counting with Anything, 403
Beanbag Toss, 356 Catalog Puppets, 369 Crazy Colors, 373
Beanbags, 355 Celery Race Cars, 524 Crazy Socks, 58
Beginning Sounds, 388 Center Flags or Labels, 337 Creating a Recipe, 515
Big and Little Shadows, 484 Chalk Recipe, 20 Creating a Writing Center, 385
Big Floor Game, 289 Character Cup, 121 Creative Cress, 459
Birds and Nests, 503 Checklists, 316 Creepy Bats, 549
Birdseed Strings, 98 Chef Linguinio, 513 Crown Your Door with Books, 116
Birthday Cake, 257 Circle Action Games, 279 Cutting Up, 211
Blanket Day, 165 Circle of Shapes, 269 Dance Shakers, 421
Bleached T-Shirts, 59 Circle Time, 168 Decorative Window Scenes, 63
Blender Drinks, 519 Circle Time Rhyme, 161 Destinations, 171
Block Center Hall of Fame, 104 City/Country, 56 Did You Ever See a Jabberwocky?, 80

ACTIVITYINDEX
Dino Dig, 508 Fingerplay Glove, 70 Good Morning to You, 415

Dino Footwear, 182 First Day of School, 306 Goodnight Moon, 147
Dinosaur Eggs-actly, 526 First Day of School Castle, 102 Goodnight, Sweet Children, 436
Dirt Cake, 545 First Day of School Craft Ideas, 60 Go-Togethers, 159
Do You Hear What I Hear? 427 Fitness Fair Time, 363 Grandmas Letter, 224
Doily Painting, 60 Five Apples, 247 Grassy Haired Friend, 467
Door Decor, 117 Five Buzzing Bees, 249 Grocery Bag Balls, 353
Dramatic Play, 182 Five Little Cars, 248 Group Time, 169
Dramatic Play Centers, 341 Five Little Ducks, 145 Guessing Our Book Guest, 136
Dropping Berries, 202 Five Little Ducks, 245 Hair Claw/Clip Monsters, 77
Drum Beat, 253 Five Little Ducks Storytelling Hand Washing with Bubble
Drum Drum Drumming, 422 Collars, 241 Magic, 343
Earth Formations, 99 Five Little Letters, 250 Handle for Sponges, 346
Easter Bonnets, 89 Five Little Pumpkins, 245 Handprint Flowers, 45
Easy Easel Painting, 28 Five Little Speckled Frogs, 362 Handprints on Glass, 19
Easy Pictures, 322 Five Senses in the Garden, 451 Happy/Sad Puppets, 567
Easy Rollers, 537 Five Speckled Frogs, 243 Hat Transitions, 582
Easy Transitions, 581 Five Yummy Cookies, 261 Hats Off for Books, 148
Easy Wash-Up, 344 Five Yummy Fruits, 246 Have a Seat! 589
Easy-to-Make Game Boards, 285 Five-Day Treasure Hunt, 297 Have Fun in Korea, 578
Eating Good Books, 143 Floating Fish, 444 Hello in Different Languages, 414
Edible Castles, 562 Fluffy Bunny Cookies, 553 Hello Song, 413
Edible Counting, 401 Flying Fish, 431 Hemlock Cone Candle Rings, 97
Elbow Printing, 44 Foam Tray Printing, 42 Heres Looking at You, Spiders, 498
Engineers Lantern, 283 Follow the Bouncing Beams, 485 Hints for Quiet Time, 438
Erupting Volcano, 447 Follow the Flashlight, 375 Homemade Applesauce, 522
Everyone Loves Birthday Follow the Leader, 352 How Long Is a Dinosaur? 411
Presents! 144 Follow the Velcro Road, 105 How Many Can You Name? 586
Face Puzzles, 213 Food Pyramid, 462 How Many People Are in Your
Faces, 273 Food Riddle Book, 127 Family? 410
Fall Bracelet, 466 Fossils, 479 How Much Have I Grown?
Fall Is Here, 232 Free Play Pins and Butterfly Free Play Book, 305
Family Night Program: Chart, 338 I Can Quilt, 565
ThemeMe, 575 Frog Puppet, 73 I Can Read That!, 387
Farmers Market, 186 Frozen Numerals, 405 I Can Write My Own Book, 124
Fasching Fun! 187 Frugal Fingerpainting, 345 I Look in the Mirror, 221
Favorite Shades, 24 Gator Swamp Cups, 550 I Love You, 223
Feather Duster Painting, 27 General Tips, 307 I Spy a Shape, 271
Feed Me, 288 Gift from Our Heart, 61 I Spy Frogs, 472
Field Trip Book, 124 Gingerbread Boy, 145 I Went to the Dentist, 226
Field Trip Clipboards, 340 Gingerbread House, 130 Im a Little Pizza, 234
Find the Animals, 278 Going on a Picnic, 239 Spanish Greeting and Farewell
Find the Fossils, 446 Going on a Train Ride, 191 Songs, 235
Finger Lids Patterning and Golden Fall Fingerpainting, 32 Im a Little Turtle, 237
Sorting, 396 Good Morning Greeting, 413 Im Dressed Warmly, 222

ACTIVITYINDEX
Ice Painting, 486 Maps, 110 My Turn Next! 566

If I Could Be the Teacher, 129 Marching Musical, 421 Mystery Bag, 266
Imaginary Paths, 351 Marker Organizer, 347 Mystery Box, 172
Interesting Insects, 497 Marshmallow Rabbits, 542 Name Hats, 90
Island Adventure, 67 Marshmallow Snowmen, 541 Name That Herb, 463
It Feels Like _______? 376 Marsupial Soup, 506 Name That Shape, 270
Its In the Bag, 357 Marvelous Me, 577 Name That Sound, 169
Jeep, 192 Match the Mitten, 276 Names of Colors, 388
Jellyfish, 551 Matching Games, 275 Names-O-Saurus, 509
Jump Rope Shapes, 433 Matching Shapes, 277 Naptime DJ, 436
Kazoo Fun, 425 Matching Sounds, 453 Natural Beauty, 342
Kitchen, 184 Math Snacks, 402 Nature, 179
Kitchen Utensils in Water, 443 Message Chalk Board, 383 Neverending Musical Chairs, 264
Language, 367 Metamorphosis Glove Puppet, 219 No-Bake Chocolate Cookies, 553
Learning to Print Names, 216 Michael, Michael, What Do You No-Spill Step Stool, 344
Left and Right, 360 See? 154 Note Bracelets, 331
Lemonade Stand, 193 Michelangelo Drawing, 20 Number Book, 406
Let Me Hear You Whistle, 149 Milk Carton Blocks, 103 Number Day, 400
Lets Be Clowns, 185 Mirror, Mirror in My Hand, 170 Nursery Rhyme Theater, 161
Lets Do the Opposite, 279 Mirror, Mirror, Who Do I See? 137 Nutrition/Good Health, 179-180
Letter and Word Hunt, 378 Moles on the Move, 65 Oatmeal Refrigerator, 558
Lettuce Roll-Up, 525 Mom and Dad, 224 Old MacDonalds Farm Play, 239
Life Cycle of a Monarch Monster, Monster, Can You Come Opposites Muffins, 559
Butterfly, 500 Out to Play? 295 Opposites Song, 231
Life Cycle of Peanut Butter, 461 Moon Rocks, 538 Our Day at School, 325
Life-Sized Whale, 510 Moose Hangings, 93 Our Family Tree, 327
Literacy Area, 384 More General Tips, 309 Our Space Diary, 130
Little Leaves, 255 Morning Greeting, 416 Our Town in the Block Area, 108
Little Lumptys Lesson, 151 Mother Goose in a Bag, 162 Our Weekly Calendar, 326
Little Miss Muffets Curds Mothers Day Card, 62 Outside Fun from the Inside, 430
and Whey, 520 Mouse Paint Dancing, 361 Oviparous Animals, 507
Living Long Ago, 153 Multipurpose Work Mats, 336 Paint Scraping, 29
Lunch with the Teacher, 332 Music Menu, 167 Paintbrush Decorating Cookies, 555
Magic Color Tricks, 22 Musical ABCs, 291 Painting with Vinegar, 30
Magnet Activity, 483 Musical Boxes, 210 Pancakes! 560
Magnifying Glass, 480 Musical Instruments Game, 581 Pandora and Her Box, 334
Mail Call, 330 My Book About School, 304 Paper Bag Stories, 366
Make a Book, 122 My Child the Author, 389 Paper Creature, 78
Make Boats, 91 My Favorite Illustration Bookmarks, Paper Plate Baskets, 90
Make Your Own Prop Boxes, 340 138 Pass the Beach Ball, 354
Making a Banjo, 423 My Gloves, 256 Pattern Cards Galore, 397
Making a Sun Design, 475 My Home, 54 Pattern Transitions, 584
Making Butter, 460 My Photo Album, 303 Peanut Butter Ball Monsters, 539
Making Puzzles, 214 My Plan for the Day, 301 Peanut Butter Playdough, 540
Maple Syrup and Pancakes, 256 My Round Ball, 230 Peanut Butter Tasting Graph, 409

ACTIVITYINDEX
Peng-eei, 85 Rainbow Fish, 74 Silly String Art, 26

Personal Puzzles, 215 Rainbow Fruit, 523 Silly Stuff, 140
Pet Shop, 194 Rainbow of Words, 379 Singing a Rainbow, 254
Pete and Repeat! 372 Rainbow Weather Vane, 476 Sit-a-Pons, 163
Picnic Snack Buckets, 349 Rainbows of Our Own, 52 Six Little Snowflakes, 250
Picture Frames, 81 Random Counting, 404 Skipping Alphabet Game, 377
Picture Schedule Board, 324 Read and Eat, 515 Slip, Slide Ice, 487
Picture Songbook, 220 Reading Button Hugger, 118 Small Choice Activity Board, 587
Picture This, 323 Rhyming Objects, 365 Smile, Youre on Camera, 200
Piggies, 294 Riding the Bus, 46 Snow and Ice, 487
Pizza, 287 Rise and Shine, 159 Snowball Fun, 354
Pizza Chef, 63 Rose Necklace, 206 Snowman Straw, 540
Pizza Faces, 531 Rustic Frame, 206 Soda Clay Christmas Ornaments, 40
Play Bat, 133 Safety Town, 429 Song Cards, 320
Playdough Pizza, 38 Salt Boxes, 385 Song Lists, 320
Please and Thank You, 225 Scarf Dancing, 419 Sorting Buttons, 205
Pocket Pick, 349 Science Talk, 450 Space Station, 493
Poems for All Year Round, 258 Science Trays, 480 Spaghetti and Meatball Plate, 87
Pop and Squeeze, 203 Scissor Cutting, 222 Special Relays, 265
Popsicle Stick Frames, 82 Seashell Frame, 83 Spool Necklace, 84
Popsicle Stick Puppets, 219 Seashore Pictures, 55 Spool People, 76
Possible/Impossible, 370 Seashore Sand Globe, 96 Spray Starch Your Flannel Board
Pounding Toy, 202 Seasonal Birthday Chart, 328 Cutouts, 348
Preschool Olympics, 362 Seasonal Dress-Up, 160 Spring Bulletin Boards, 64
Press Prints, 42 See How They Grow! 464 Springtime Art, 49
Pretzel Kabobs, 529 Seed Match, 465 Stained Glass Toast, 529
Propagate a Geranium, 466 Self Portrait, 31 Stamped Booklets, 242
Puddle Jumping, 264 Self-Service Snack, 516 Star of the Week, 391
Pull the Teacher, 281 Senses, 229 Stars and Planets, 68
Pumpkin Face Sandwiches, 527 Sensory Table Ideas (Sand and Statues, 585
Punch Pictures, 33 Water), 440 Stepping Stones, 491
Punchilism, 34 Seven Little Butterflies, 501 Sticker Circle Time, 164
Puppet Play, 568 Shape and Color Collage, 53 Stone Soup, 533
Puppet Story, 368 Shape Collages, 398 Stories from Home, 367
Puzzle Pads, 573 Shape Person, 177 Story Book List, 314
Puzzling Art, 35 Shape-O-Saurus, 399 Story Time Snack, 141
PVC Pipe Car Wash, 433 Sharing Friendship, 569 Streamers, 420
Quesadillas, 535 Shocka Laka Shaka, 593 String Swing, 21
Question Day, 175 Shoe Store, 185 Structures, 104
Quick Crowns, 350 Shoes, 274 Sun Safe, 255
Quick Sticks, 217 Sign in, Everyone, 417 Sunflower House, 133
Quiet Mouse Hall Poem, 580 Sign the Alphabet Song, 236 Super Sock Day, 139
Rabbits in the Wild vs. Rabbits for Signs and More Signs, 430 Surfs Up, 199
Pets, 155 Signs of Cooperation, 573 Susies Selling Lollipops, 236
Race Car Printing, 41 Silly Mixed-Up Feet, 585 Swimmin Tadpoles, 474

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Swimmy Fish, 47 Transition Time, 580 Wear, 382

Take a Walk, 178 Transition Toys, 587 Wormy Science, 471
Talent Show, 198 Transition Tunes, 590 Yarn Mosaic, 50
Tape Recorder Fun, 368 Transition: Moving to a New Yodelay Hee Hoo, 254
Tea Party, 572 Location, 583 Your Heart, 456
Teacher Organizational Tips and Transitioning Rap, 589 Yummy Pond, 549
Miscellaneous Suggestions, 310 Transitions, 583 Yut-nol-eei, 286
Teaching Turn Taking with Signs, 335 Treasure Bucket, 95
Teacup Invite, 570 Treasure Hunt, 272
Ten in the Bed, 259 Tree Homes, 505
Ten in the Class, 591 Two Big Dinosaurs, 251
Terrific Tunnels, 359 Tykesville Post Office, 195
Texture Stamps, 48 U.S. Flags, 543
Textured Finger Paint, 33 Under Rocks and Rotting Logs, 469
The Me Bag 172 Useful Tails, 508
The Anger Corner, 333 Vegetable People, 532
The Birthday Bag, 329 Vegetable Soup, 534
The Book House, 112 Visiting Teddy Bear Girl and Boy, 390
The Cutting Box, 212 Vocabulary Toss, 292
The Eensy Weensy Spider, 485 Volcano Action, 490
The Friendly Neighborhood Vet, 268 Walking the Rope, 352
The Garden Shop, 197 Washable Tempera, 347
The Gift of Reading, 166 Watching Ants, 470
The Mitten Story Puppets, 131 Water Paints, 428
The Nuts and Bolts of It, 208 Water Play, 441
The Power of Pumpkins, 51 Water Play with a Baster, 442
The Puppet Says, 358 Watercolor Art Book, 36
The Talking Stone and the Listening Wave Bottles, 489
Pebbles, 365 We Spy, 157
The Train, 229 Weather Reporter, 176
The Value of a Whisper, 333 What Can You Hear at the Zoo? 158
The Vet, 227 What Comes from Trees, 475
The Weather Bear, 478 What Do Parents Do All Day? 181
Thimble People, 76 Whats in a Name? 381
This Friend of Mine, 233 Whats It Like? 267
This Is Me! 330 Whats New? 415
Three Little Kittens, 262 Whats Your Shape? 300
Tie Dye Color Socks, 58 When I Was Young, 150
Tips on Parent-Teacher Relations, When You Finish, 301
311 Where Do You Live? 106
Tong-Pong, 209 Where Is the Gingerbread Boy? 132
Tools for Precutting, 210 Who Can Use Their Inside
Traffic Lights, 546 Voice? 226
Trail Mix, 547 Who Is at the Pond? 473
Trains Are Terrific! 155 Word Book: Clothes That I

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