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You love teaching your preschooler, but you’ve run out of ideas on activities to do together. You want to make sure that the activities you do with your preschooler are developmentally appropriate, but you’re finding mixed information on the best places to find these activities. These are the best apps & websites to make sure you’re filling your child’s day with fun and education.

Little girl follows instructions on computer to create a colorful craft.

BEST MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

YouTube

Search any of these on Youtube to get your preschooler moving and learning!

Super Simple

Super Simple has a ton of songs, and you can even search through them by theme. Don’t forget to check out everything else they offer though! There’s shows, recipes, activities, and even teaching and parenting resources. All for free!

There’s an app you can download to your preschooler’s tablet, or your phone, if you want to let them explore on their own. It’s only $5.99 a month.

BEST GAMES

SesameStreet

Sesame Street has some seriously fun educational games, even we love cooking with Cookie Monster, and counting with Count Von Count. If you have an iphone or ipad, they have a free app!

ABCya

ABCya has games that follow common core standards. They have an app available for ios, Android, and Amazon Kindle.

BEST CURRICULUM

Core Knowledge

Check out Core Knowledge for free downloadable core curriculum.

Have Fun Teaching

Check out Have Fun Teaching for your homeschool needs for all subjects.

Sight Words

Sight words has free resources to help your preschooler learn how to read.

Engage NY

This is a great resource for math curriculum.

Spanish Kids Stuff

If you’re wanting to introduce your preschooler to a new language, this is a great place to start.

BEST ARTS & CRAFTS

Pinterest

If you’ve never been on Pinterest you’re seriously missing out. Search for “Preschool arts & crafts” and you’ll find unlimited resources for arts and crafts ideas. And yes, there’s an app!

Happiness is Homemade

Happiness is Homemade has over 50 craft ideas you can do with your preschooler.

BEST BOOKS

Epic

Check out Epic books for awesome books you can read and listen to.

You Tube

Type “preschool books” into YouTube and you will come across all kinds of read aloud books, like this one “If You Give a Pig a Pancake”

Vooks

Try Vooks free for 7 days! You’ll want to continue using this resource though, because these are stories you can watch while you read and they’re so much fun!

BEST RECIPES

Kids Cooking Activities

This is a great place for all your preschool recipe needs. You can sort through snacks and meals by category, and even buy e-books.

Weelicious

Check out this great list of “20 Easy Recipes to Make with Your Kids”. Don’t let the name fool you though, this website is packed full of recipes, cooking videos, and even meal plans.

Pinterest

Hopefully you’ve already made an account, downloaded the app, and have been pinning arts and crafts ideas like crazy. Start pinning preschool recipes too!

Mother and daughter cuddle under blanket and look at phone together.

BEST TEACHING RESOURCES

BEST PARENTING RESOURCES

The Pathway 2 Success

Visit The Pathway 2 Success for tips on social and emotional development.

Kahoot

Check out Kahoot for tons of learning apps!

Learn With Homer

For extra learning in all subjects, check out Learn with Homer.

These are the Best Websites and Apps to Use, so Your Preschooler Can Have Fun and Learn at the Same Time!

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  1. Mary Weiss

    The one thing I Love about this is that not only are the resources great, but it is being recommended by someone we trust because they have tried, and tested it out. Thanks so much Joy and the PAS Team.

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  2. Christine Marte

    There are a crazy amount of resources here to use all in one place. Just started exploring the fairy tale theme in the coreknowledge free curriculum available that I had no idea existed! There is so mich here I have never heard of and am excited to explore.

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  3. Connie Doctor-Jones

    I like the easy kids meal section. Parents need to incorporate fun ways to get their children to eat vegetables.

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  7. Angel K

    Now, this is really cool!! So many ideas and some of my favorites for music and movement like Jack Hartman and Laurie Berkner! Apps to add with learning at home or at school with a lot of fun, not just screen boredom. I love this site!!!

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  8. seeta khan

    Resources and more Resources have made work easier for me to complete what I set out to do everything in one place.

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  11. Cathy Terrell

    Their are so many options that will provide a deeper level of engagement and enrichment for my “Little Amigos”, I am super excited about making this available to my preschool families!!!

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  12. Rehanna Allen

    Coming here allows me to spend less time searching. Because I have been a preschool teacher for going on 4 years now, I am aware of several of these sites, however, it is easier and faster for me to just click on this site instead of searching. Also, there are several sites I have never heard of. You guys did the leg work. I just have to click. Thank you kindly. Such a help.

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  13. Rehanna Allen

    Coming here allows me to spend less time searching. Because I have been a preschool teacher for going on 4 years now, I am aware of several of these sites, however, it is easier and faster for me to just click on this site instead of searching. Also, there are several sites I have never heard of. So, like I said, you guys did the leg work. I just have to click. Thank you kindly. Such a help.

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  15. Dana Burton

    Having multiple vetted resources at your finger tips is essential. Thanks so much for compiling this list. Super helpful.

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  19. Geni Ainge Morse

    This is amazing! So many resources for my families to use and for me to get new ideas of how to reach my students. I can just add the link to this page on my website and my parents will be all set!

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  20. Chrissy

    Time is money and this article is going to save you so much time staying up late finding the perfect resources !!!! I didn’t find some of these resources listed in this articles for years , consider it good Karma and your lucky day , Joy your really looking out for us sharing this amazing list I ….Mahlo ♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊

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  22. Tina

    I love getting my students up and moving to Jack Hartmann!! Another one my kiddos always enjoy are the Koo Koo Kangaroo dance songs!!

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  24. Saimah Hameeduddin

    This is an area I’m always researching so having it in one place is very helpful. Looking forward to using these apps and resources in my classroom and sharing with others at school. Thank you so much.

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  25. Lisa Lucas

    I love being able to click on one location and being able to go directly to what I need. So much can get lost in the internet and we can click things that children don’t need to see! It’s all about the accessibility for me!

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    • LisaRenee Fogarty

      The internet is so huge how can you be sure your using appropriate age and development appropriate websites for kids? But along comes this listening and Boom! I can trust these links and apps many I do recognize and quite a few new ones.Thank you

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      • Allisen Brownell

        Holy cow…. this is awesome! Thank you so much for creating this list and organizing it so beautifully. Finally a place to find everything I need in one spot. I’m so excited about the recipes section!! 🤗

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  26. Trista

    I love this list because it gives me so many ideas of educational apps to try out for my toddler. A lot of apps now days are junk and these are great.

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  27. Mya Phillips

    These are some good ones. It is so helpful when you don’t always have to research and try to find everything yourself because you have a trusted resource to cut the time needed to do it!!! Thanks!!

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  29. Rita Khouri

    I like that all of the best resources are in one place and someone has has done the hours of footwork that I won’t have to. I can trust that these resources are right for my program!

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  30. Lori S

    Love Jack Hartman as well as the Learning Station. When I was teaching at a learning center, we would have “big screen” time once or twice a week. As much as kids love repetition, it’s nice to have a variety to choose from. These are teacher approved apps and websites that will not disappoint!

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  31. Y D

    Thank you! So many great resources on this one page! I’ve tried many but look forward to checking out the rest. I love using vooks to add Literacy to activities

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  32. Jamie Brucker

    Wow! So many great resources. So hard to find ones that are preschool appropriate. I also love kookoo kangaroo on YouTube.

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  33. Felicia

    All of this information is like the best 1 stop shop for what I do in my Tutoring Program! I am preparing to Launch my Online Preschool February or March 2022. I’m almost there! This is just giving so much hope! Awesome!
    Thanks so much!

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    • Elizabeth Wright

      I love crafting and Happiness is Homemade had a variety of fun things to make! Best part is they are simple and fast to put together! Weelicious looked delicious and doable as well!

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  35. Valerie W,

    Love these resources! My kids watch most of these, so I know that the additional resources are amazing as well. I am really looking forward to utilizing the resources that are in multiple languages.

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  36. Tiffanie Watts

    Although we are not supposed to use much of any technology in our classrooms, we do love using youtube for videos for music and movement activities. Jack Hartman is a biggy in our room.

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  39. Becky Hellebust

    I really enjoy VOOKS. It’s a great site when I can’t find a book for a theme. I am going to use this all the time. I just looked up Lunar New Year and found books that I don’t have. The books have simple explanations for this celebration. I have a child from China, and this is going to be great when we start on February 1st.

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  40. Jessica Brown

    Love this list of links!! Definitely checking them out. I saw some of my FAVORITES on the list…. Pinterest and Hands On As We Grow!!!

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  41. April B

    One stop shop! Every tool and resource in one location. You are phenomenal! I had some of these but now I can expand my list! Thank you this is great!

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  42. Heather Sprosty

    These apps are great for the kids this day and age. They love the technology time they get. I love that we have so many educational apps to provide to children.

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    • Cordelia Nkembo

      These are great tools to help parents educate their children in this technology age.
      Thanks for all the resources that help us teachers teach also!

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    • Cordelia Nkembo

      These are great tools to help parents educate their children in this technology age.
      Thanks for all the resources that help us teachers teach also! Love it!

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  44. Christy

    Oh wow! What a treasure trove of helpful resources! Thank you so much for compiling all of this together in one place! I can’t wait to sit and look through all of them!

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  47. YummYee’ Cary-Boyd

    This is Huge!!! And Helpful!!! Wow, for Free!!! All these websites given here. Whereas, a lot of them I never found before while looking for many different places to search and find Great, Amazing, Fun stuff. I have been teaching preschoolers for years and never have I known about all these many sites out there that I can use and could have used in the past. Thank You, this is Awesome!!!

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  48. Lena

    This is an incredible resource. I’ve spent so much time researching on my own… and now it’s all here – nicely organized and so easy to use! I will be checking back on this post quite often! Very helpful indeed! 🙂

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  52. Kimberley Ann Hoodie

    It’s amazing how many resources we have now due to technology and knowledge! In school or homeschool we get the option! We get a choice! I can now choose to have my kids taught by the teacher or by myself at home!!

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  53. Meena S (Meena A on FB)

    Pretty extensive list that includes your standard fare- everyone’s need to know – Common Core! Once you have an idea of the standards needed by age and grade, we can plan the more enriching work that is child-centered and student friendly. Glad to see familiar tried and true names made the list like Teacher Tom!
    Epic books are another winner as the collection of books is extensive and they have a lovely read along feature that is sure to grab the ear of our learners. Kahoot is very interactive and I am curious to see how it works with younger ages. This resource is a must see and share!

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  56. Kathlene Burton

    I love the Music and Movement list and we use many of the teaching Resources already! My preschoolers and even older kids go home singing many of the songs we do! I usually have at least 1 family that will let me know “my child came home singing this did you guys do this in class today!” I am amazed that they remember the whole song and can share this with me!

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  58. Lana

    Thank you for these resources! I’ve always been wary of my preschooler using the iPad, but with apps like these I think I’d feel more comfortable about it.

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  60. Jayla

    I have always been a big believer in extra learning and adding something extra to help kids learn. Things like videos, games, songs, even read aloud can add to that when it’s allowed and able to be brought in.

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  62. Steph Gonzalez

    WOW! I’m literally reeling from all the magnificent resources on this website. No, I’m not just saying that for the sake of saying it. Seriously, my mind is literally reeling with all these amazing resources. The books and the arts and crafts sites alone are pretty amazing, but then you had to go and throw in the songs and games as well?! And the Spanish stuff! There’s just so much quality stuff here! Thank you!

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  63. Charon Davis

    I will definitely have to try a few of these websites out for my preschooler! I never knew that there were so many! It’s a variety to choose from so never a dull moment!

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  64. Denyse Martinez

    Let’s face it! It is not always easy to find developmentally appropriate apps or websites, that are both fun & educational!
    For music & movement, Jack Hartman is a favorite. He combines fun & engaging music with learning. For example, “Get ready, get set… Let’s learn about the alphabet… A is a letter, A is a letter & it has a sound….”

    We use iPad during centers, but we don’t have very many selections on them. “Starfall” is our main one. I love the Best Games – ABCya! Can’t wait to use this. I love that you can click on what age group you work with & find games, for colors, shapes, etc. all with one click.
    Best teaching resources all grouped together for easy access. This is a huge time-saver! I have used planning playtime & look forward to using Sammy the Golden dog to explore emotional activities. Especially like “Soothing Sammy” , for helping calm tantrums.
    Especially love the parenting resources components as well. Definitely will be sharing, this with our families!

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  67. Ashley Gallien

    This is so cool! To enhance my preschoolers learning and stimulate those growing minds. I like to add extra material to whatever we are learning that day. Whether it’s songs,videos, games etc which is great but sometimes I can’t find exactly what I’m looking for or I run out of ideas. This site is so helpful and cuts down my search time a great deal!

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  70. Crystal

    I love that all of these resources are in one place. I was surprised by the amount of new websites and apps I hadn’t yet explored.

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  72. Brittany Hutt

    We don’t do screen time yet, but I think this list will be super helpful once it is time to start researching. My only suggestion would be to add if the apps are free or have a cost associated with using it.

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  74. Jill Dahm

    Love Jack Hartman and the Learning station! Looking forward to checking out your other suggestions for moving and learning.
    Every suggestion I know is awesome which gives me great hope for trying the ones I don’t know! Thanks for compiling all these resources!

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  75. Mireddy Benet

    This is one of my favorite resources so many we haven’t tried, sometimes is hard to find good sources online that you can trust, good ideas for long road trips.

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  77. Sue Koxlien

    I love that all these resources are listed in one place!! Such an amazing list. I’ve heard of several of these but some are new to me. I’ll be saving this post so I can refer back to it. Thanks!

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  79. Brittany Klabunde

    I love the idea of using the kids cooking recipe online! I’m excited to have healthy and safe internet engagement for my kids with these new resources!

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  80. Eugina Fails

    So many resources!! I also use storylineonline.net for books. And scratchgarden.com has some fun and hilarious videos too.

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  82. Anita Biechler

    These are always great resources to look through on our fridays without the kids to plan ahead for future use.
    Thank you

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  85. Latoya

    This is so convenient and well thought out. It saves so much time and the resources provided are wonderful for both preschool teachers and parents!

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  86. Bryonna Harrington

    My parents have been asking me what are some great apps and websites to help with enrichment and reinforcement of what is being learned in class and besides YouTube I’ve been stuck! Didn’t know what to say, didn’t know where to start, but this is amazing! As a director, teacher, parent or whatever you can feel so much better knowing your kiddos are using quality apps and websites.

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  87. Kendra

    It is so hard to know what to look for in a quality app/website for kids, so I really love that the best ones are all right here!

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  88. Susan Pelofske

    I cannot believe all of the resources available out there! It is so great to be able to find a nice consolidated list like this that you know you can trust! Thank you so much for everything on your website! Unbelievable!!!

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  89. Eilleen de Guzman

    How come I didn’t know all of these existed before I come across this new site. I love everything that is provided here I will save this site for sure to go back because this will help me and my preschooler out. Thanks!

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  90. Karisa Day

    I am always looking to expand my knowledge and resources to help my students. There are so many on here that I haven’t heard of and am looking forward to trying- especially the recipes!

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  91. Nikida Norman

    The Learning Station is a personal favorite in my classroom! Every time we use one of their songs in our online school every child is up and moving! I also enjoy Jack Hartmann and Super Simple Songs.

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  92. Richae

    I see a few oldie but goodies, that I used to use in my pk & kinder classrooms and some newbies. Our enrichment days are going to be FABULOUS!!! This not only will save me a TON of time but our class is going to be LIT!

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  93. Nur Billur Tosun

    This is Absolutely amazing ! I’m speechless, no need to search on Google , YouTube anymore . I love Jack Hartman’s songs and I think kids love it too . So many amazing resources…

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  94. Madiha Siddiqui

    All the videos and channels that I look up and save on my bookmarks bar are right here! Some of the curriculum I’m familiar with and other resources I can’t wait to explore. Thank you!

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  95. Kia Gray

    Thank you so much for posting all these helpful resources!!!!! Some of these I used before even for my kids but the Spanish and other sites I would truly use them. I’m looking into this now!

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  97. Judith Bical Morano

    As a teacher, I always find ways on how preschoolers will love learning..find website, YouTube, google where to find videos on how to help them enjoy learning..but, this its really fun and educational in one place and easy to access.

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    • Beki

      One of my absolute favorite things is using YouTube for the read alouds! There are so many books out there that I may not have immediate access to, but 95% of the time, it exists in YouTube!

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  98. Marilyn S. Galicia

    You will be blessed more for sharing all your knowledge, wisdom, and time to all of us… This page alone is very informative. Thank you so much!

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  99. Amanda Lindsay

    Pinch me!!! I must be dreaming? I love this because it is useful for in-person and/or online preschool. Love it all!!

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    • Jessica

      There is so much on the internet claiming to be educational for kids, this helps narrow it down and take the guess work out. It is great separated into topics to help find what you are looking for.

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  100. LaShonda

    Amazing! The resources you have provided has answered many prayers for teachers, parents, business owners, or anyone needing age-appropriate information to teach young children. Having these types of resources readily available, as well free bring joy to my heart knowing it will change communities, education, and paths for so many young children.

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  103. Monique Reycasa

    I am super excited that I found everything I have been searching for all in one place! I love how easy it is to navigate through and all the categories available for preschool owners, Directors, teachers and even parents! Thank you for this!

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  104. Jennifer Satterwhite

    This is so great for me as a online preschool teacher that loves to bring the best to her children online. I am like a kid in the candy store, I have it all in one place now. The game has really changed for me. I love the preschool Apps and Websites, Songs, Games, Curriculum, Spanish for kids and arts and crafts is a win win for me. This is awesome and I am grateful for this.

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  105. Vivian

    I love this list, it seems pretty comprehensive. I also like that it is not only geared to teachers, but is also parent friendly.

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  110. Monique Moreno

    I love how everything is in one place! Especially the teacher resources! There is so much great information here. I can’t wait to go through every single one! Thank you!!

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  112. Jalissa Michelle

    This is the holy grail of fun preschool sites. We love super simple songs and loo loo kids. The songs have really helped my preschoolers. I’m so happy this is all available in one place!

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  118. Ashley Gallien

    I am truly in Aw! Of all the helpful tools and resources in this section. When it comes to planning time you have so many bases to cover yet make it fun easy to learn and make sure you are successfully teach the proper materials to achieve the learning goal. These resources all in one place will definitely make planning time a breeze for me! Thank you!!

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  119. Bertha Rivero

    I am absolutely stunned! I have fast and free resources to rely on. I mean, this links are awesome because some have free lesson plans, pintables or subscriptions available in your finger tips! My creative skills generate naturally but having a back up is great in today’s busy and stressful times. I only looked at three links and I can say the others I still need to explore more links and I know they are going to be even better! Great tools!

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  121. Zena

    YESssss! This websites gets better and better. I can’t believe all my favorite child development sites and channels are listed. And some I didn’t know. This is truly a gift.

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  123. Angela

    As a busy preschool owner, wife and mom I like that all these apps and all things technology are in one central location! Saving me hours of my time. Not to mention having fewer tabs opened! Ha! Ha! As a teacher and tutor, I have had great success with some of these resources so I know they are the best in the field! For example: Have Fun Teaching, Epic, Kahoot, and a few others! However, as a reflective teacher, I can also enjoy researching a few other resources this time they are right here at my fingertips! Thanks!

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    • Carrie Cook

      This is so nice to have everything in one place. Talk about making life just a bit easier! Music and movement just got even better for Mrs Cook’s class!

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  124. Joy

    Omg! What a great list of resources to enhance my teaching inside and outside the class. Making learning interactive and fun is always a must. And sites that reinforce the basic skills are such an asset to parent!

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  125. Brenda Morgan

    What a great resource for parents! If parents are homeschooling, or looking for extra activities to reinforce what they are learning, these are great ideas. I especially like the website to learn Spanish, and the cooking sites with kids. How fun and creative! Learning doesn’t have to be boring!

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    • April yeboah

      I love the Youtube resources as I already use a few to supplement my 2year old curriculum. And I’ve been wanting to try Homer so nice to see that made the list.

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  127. Pamela

    I didn’t even know about most if these apps and sites. Times have changed. When I started in the field of ece, 30 yrs ago . We had the library and resource books. 😉
    Now all the resources are in the palm of our hands.
    #giveawayentry

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  128. Nicky Cook

    Wow! That is a ton of resources. There is so much here to help when you get stuck or just want new ideas to explore. There is so much here. I love the tried and true apps. It is so hard to find really good ones.

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  129. Heather

    Ahhh! Thanks for compiling new resources to check out. I’m a big fan of Pre-K Pages, Kindergarten Smorgasboard ( “And How Was Your Day?” On his FB page is always sooo funny), Miss Jaimie, OT, Fairy Dust Teaching, Hands On As We Grow are my “go to” resources. Can’t wait to check out the rest!

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  131. Valerie David

    This is an amazing resource. I love how it has the best of sites for preschoolers. To have a place where you can get everything you need is wonderful. This will be saving me hours of research and time. Thank you so much for this!

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  132. Susan Drexel

    A fantastic compilation of resources! This is an incredible resource that I will use repeatedly and it will save me hundreds of hours. Thank you!

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      • Alejandra

        This is such a complete and helpful guide! Can wait to explore the different apps and websites, specially spanishkidstuff.com because we’re a bilingual family.

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