Teachers

Professional Development Resources

The Louisville Science Center - The Louisville Science Center encourages people of all ages to enjoy science, mathematics, and technology in a stimulating and engaging environment that is educational as well as entertaining.
Recommended Books for Preschool Children - Great list of books that explore the world around us for preschool children. There are animal and weather themes, as well as a list of helpful websites.
Bringing Books to Life - Fun and simple suggestions on creating drama and excitement with books for early childhood audiences.
Hello Snow! - Excellent examples of extension activities to enrich your early childhood curriculum with the book Hello Snow! by Hope Vestergaard; Illustrations by Nadine Bernard Westcott.
Kitten's First Full Moon - Fun songs, fingerplays and dance movement activities to encourage children to love Kevin Henkes' book Kitten's First Full Moon
Using Big Books in Early Childhood Programs - Information on how large-format "big books" can impact your literature experiences with young children.

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins
Alice the Fairy by David Shannon
Alphabet Books
- The Turn-Around, Upside-Down Alphabet Book by Linda Ernst Campbell
- Alphabet House by Nancye Elizabeth Wallace
- Zoopa: An Animal Alphabet by Gianna Marino
An American Plague by Jim Murphy
Arnie the Dougnut by Laurie Keller
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic...part 1 by Dav Pilkey
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra and Madeleine Comora
Hello Snow! by Hope Vestergaard
Karate Hour by Carol Nevius
Knockin' on Wood: Starring Peg Leg Bates by Lynne Barasch
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
My Daddy is a Pretzel: Yoga for Parents and Kids by Baron Baptiste
Neighborhood Mother Goose by Nina Crews
Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein
The Fairytale Cake by Mark Sperring
The Giant Jelly Bean Jar by Marcie Aboff
The Red Book by Barbara Lehman
Click here for a booklist of newer books that lend themselves to great extension activities.
Click here for a resource booklist to get even more great ideas.
Bringing Books to Life: Simple Ways to Add Drama to Books & Reading
Why Use Big Books?
Literacy for Life: Books and Extension Ideas

Last Updated: 3/25/08