Preschool and Pre-K Educators

Power of Language Resources

These Power of Language printouts and guides will help you get to know the children you teach, partner with their families, understand their developmental characteristics, and create a plan.

  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Teacher Reference
  • Vocabulary

Building Vocabulary Teaching Aid

Explains the three Tiers of Vocabulary. Includes basic strategies for building vocabulary in preschool/pre-k.

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  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Teacher Reference

Planning for the No Shhh Zone Teaching Aid

Tips for planning and maintaining a language-rich No Shh Zone. Includes tips for incorporating oral language in all classroom areas

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  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Teacher Reference

Tuning-In to Children's Emotions Teaching Aid

Planning guide for responding to children's individual needs

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  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Communication
  • Oral Language
  • Teacher Reference

The No Shhh Zone Teaching Aid

Explains the meaning, purpose, and strategies for creating a No Shh Zone. Gives children the power to hear and use language!

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  • K-3rd
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Older Toddlers (2-3)
  • Young Toddlers (1-2)
  • Responsive Interactions
  • Back to School
  • Family Resource
  • Survey

All About Me and My Family

Resource to share with families to help you get to know the children in your classroom.

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  • K-3rd
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Older Toddlers (2-3)
  • Young Toddlers (1-2)
  • Language
  • Teacher Reference

Elements of Language

Explains the content, use, and form of language.

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  • Older Toddlers (2-3)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Young Toddlers (1-2)
  • Vocabulary
  • Word List

101 Tier 2 Words in English and Spanish

Use this resource for ideas of valuable tier 2 words to teach

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  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Communication
  • Oral Language
  • Teacher Reference

The Power of Language Teaching Aid

Uses the House of Learning to show how oral language is the foundation of literacy

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  • Older Toddlers (2-3)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Young Toddlers (1-2)
  • Responsive Interactions
  • Teacher Reference

Emotional Needs Chart

This chart shows how emotional needs can affect a child's behavior.

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  • Older Toddlers (2-3)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Young Toddlers (1-2)
  • Centers
  • Lift Language
  • Vocabulary
  • Word List

Tier 2 Words and Questions for Centers

Recommendations for Tier 2 words and open-ended questions push-in during center time.

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  • Pre K (4-5)
  • Preschool (3-4)
  • Responsive Interactions
  • Communication

Responding to Children's Behavior Chart

A chart for helping understand children’s behaviors and positive responses that teachers can use.

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