Early Childhood Themes
Guide young learners to make connections between content and their everyday lives.
This series provides a comprehensive curriculum around a theme, crossing key early childhood content areas including math, phonemic awareness, music, and more. Experienced and beginning teachers alike will benefit from the early childhood lesson plans to create a rich and engaging classroom experience specifically designed for the unique needs, abilities, and interests of early childhood students.
Overview
This comprehensive early childhood curriculum from Teacher Created Materials engages and challenges young learners.
- Bolster language development through wordless picture books, traditional song or nursery rhyme books, and concept books
- Provide students with easy-to-read text with a lap size version of each book
- Improve young readers' basic vocabulary skills with vocabulary concept cards
- Audio recordings of each book help students model fluent reading
- Create blended learning opportunities with interactive whiteboard activities
- Easily implement each kit with an accompanying Teacher's Guide
- Check out our Early Childhood bundles that include kits from this series.
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Digital Resources
- Interactive whiteboard activities for multi-modal learning.
- Interactive page-turning books to excite young learners.
Bonus art to extend learning.
- Reproducibles of all pages, vocabulary concept cards, blackline masters of books and song lyrics.
- Parent letters in English and Spanish to foster parent-teacher communication.
- Includes Assessment checklist (also available in customizable Microsoft Word document).
- Vocabulary list to highlight new terms. Recommended reading list.
Audio Recordings
- Audio recordings of songs (with lyrics), songs (instrumental), audio recording of concept book, and audio recording of traditional song or rhyme.
Videos Support
- kit contents and vocabulary instruction through video clips.
Teacher's Guide
- Quickly plan and implement lessons that generate excitement and create meaningful experience to the real world.
- Includes lesson plans for each book and provides implementation and planning options.
- Provides easy-to-use lesson plans for a comprehensive curriculum or as supplemental activities around a theme.
- Focuses on literacy, phonemic awareness and phonics, math, social studies, science, music and movement, and art.
- Select from the Menu of Lesson Choices for flexible implementation and planning.
Vocabulary
- Concept Cards Vocabulary Concept Cards build key vocabulary with full-color pictures on the front and feature literacy activities on the back.
- Literacy activies allow teachers activate prior knowledge, develop phonemic awareness and phonics, and build knowledge and comprehension.
Lap Books
- 3 titles, 1 copy each of enlarged lap size text for teacher read-aloud as children gather close for learning activities.
Books
- 3 titles, 6 copies each, 16 pages per book in print and digital forms.
- 3 types of books: concept, traditional song or rhyme, and wordless photo book that present children with different genres of text related to the kit's theme.
Student Engagement
- Specially designed for early childhood students and their unique needs and learning styles.
- Activities generate excitement and create meaningful connections to the real world.
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Early Childhood Themes Sample Pages
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This sample includes the following:
- Teacher's Guide Cover (1 page)
- Table of Contents (1 page)
- Introduction (2 pages)
- Lesson Plan (1 page)
- Vocabulary Concept Card (2 page)
- Song Page from Unit Resource (1 page)
- Pattern Page from Unit Resource (2 pages)
- Reader (9 pages)
Smoothing the Road to Reading with Vocabulary Activities for Early Learners
One of the key elements to reading comprehension is vocabulary. If you think of all the layers of comprehension like building a road, you need to think of vocabulary building like filling the potholes in the road. If the vocabulary knowledge is incomplete, the road to comprehension will be bumpy.
In this workshop, educators will:
- Discover vocabulary ideas for engaging students in developing meaningful vocabulary
- Reinforce the importance of vocabulary to all learners
- Compile practical instructional ideas for vocabulary development
- Reflect on ways to support early readers with vocabulary
Training Options
Keynote Presentations and Webinars
Workshop
On-Site Coaching
Best Practices Webinar
Literacy, Language, and Learning: Effective Strategies for Early Childhood Instruction
Learn to meet the unique needs of early childhood students, including their ability levels and interests, with engaging activities and strategies for utilizing thematic curricula.
Educators in this workshop will:
- Learn developmentally-appropriate instructional strategies to move students forward in their academic and social growth.
- Create daily lesson plans and thematic units using tools and structures to make this task easier.
- Discover the impact that a rich oral language experience can have on English language learners.
- Help students detect and manipulate language through songs, role-playing, and other engaging activities that support the development of early literacy skills
- Learn the important components needed to develop structure and a positive environment and explore the best practices to create a sense of order, continuity, and routine
Training Options
Workshop
On-Site Coaching
Best Practices Webinar
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Early Childhood Themes: All About Me Kit
Students can learn all about themselves with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12460
ISBN:9781433314605
Early Childhood Themes: My Community Kit
Learn all about community workers with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12461
ISBN:9781433314612
Early Childhood Themes: Animals Kit
Explore the world of animals with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12462
ISBN:9781433314629
Early Childhood Themes: Plants Kit
Watch early learners grow as they discover plants with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12463
ISBN:9781433314636
Early Childhood Themes: Health and Safety Kit
Teach children about health and safety with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12464
ISBN:9781433314643
Early Childhood Themes: Families Kit
It's all about families in this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12465
ISBN:9781433314650
Early Childhood Themes: Transportation Kit
Explore ways to travel with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12466
ISBN:9781433314667
Early Childhood Themes: Shapes Kit
Explore shapes and beginning geometry concepts with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13324
ISBN:9781433323249
Early Childhood Themes: Colors Kit
Explore the world of color with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13331
ISBN:9781433323317
Early Childhood Themes: Numbers Kit
Learn about numbers with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13338
ISBN:9781433323386
Early Childhood Themes: Building Things Kit
Teach students all about the process of building things with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13345
ISBN:9781433323454
Early Childhood Themes: School Kit
Explore the theme of school with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13352
ISBN:9781433323522
Early Childhood Themes: My Country Kit
Teach children about civics with the patriotic theme of this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13359
ISBN:9781433323591
Early Childhood Themes: My Body Kit
Teach young children all about the science of their bodies with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13366
ISBN:9781433323669
Early Childhood Themes: Space Kit
Teach students about the wonders of space with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14466
ISBN:9781433334665
Early Childhood Themes: Feelings Kit
Explore emotions and feelings with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14477
ISBN:9781433334771
Early Childhood Themes: Time Kit
Teaching young children to tell time just got easier with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14488
ISBN:9781433334887
Early Childhood Themes: Oceans Kit
Jump into the ocean with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14510
ISBN:9781433335105
Early Childhood Themes: Five Senses Kit
Stop and smell the roses! Five Senses provides a fun way for young children to learn about their senses.
Item Number:14521
ISBN:9781433335211
Early Childhood Themes: Todo sobre mí (All About Me) Kit (Spanish Version)
Nothing is quite so fascinating to young children as themselves! All About Me is the obvious theme to pique their interest. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:12493
ISBN:9781433314933
Early Childhood Themes: Mi comunidad (My Community) Kit (Spanish Version)
Leap into the world of community workers and locations to capture young imaginations. This Spanish-translated kit provides a comprehensive curriculum around the theme.
Item Number:12494
ISBN:9781433314940
Early Childhood Themes: El tiempo (Weather) Kit (Spanish Version)
Young children are intrigued by the weather. The Weather kit provides a comprehensive curriculum around the theme. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:12495
ISBN:9781433314957
Early Childhood Themes: Los animales (Animals) Kit (Spanish Version)
Explore the world of animals! This kit will capture the interest of early learners around a warm and fuzzy theme. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13093
ISBN:9781433320934
Early Childhood Themes: Las plantas (Plants) Kit (Spanish Version)
Watch early learners grow as they discover plants! This kit features a comprehensive curriculum centered around that theme and has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13098
ISBN:9781433320989
Early Childhood Themes: La salud y la seguridad (Health and Safety) Kit (Spanish Version)
Item:13103
Early Childhood Themes: La salud y la seguridad (Health and Safety) Kit (Spanish Version)
Provide a healthy start to learning with this important, Spanish-translated kit that provides a comprehensive curriculum centered around health and safety.
Item Number:13103
ISBN:9781433321030
Early Childhood Themes: Las familias (Families) Kit (Spanish Version)
It's all about families in this kit that provides a comprehensive curriculum designed especially for young children! This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13108
ISBN:9781433321085
Early Childhood Themes: La transportación (Transportation) Kit (Spanish Version)
Let's take a ride and explore ways to travel with this captivating kit that centers around the theme and has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13113
ISBN:9781433321139
Early Childhood Themes: Las figuras (Shapes) Kit (Spanish Version)
Young children love to explore shapes! Spark their curious minds with beginning geometry concepts in this book. This book has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13455
ISBN:9781433324550
Early Childhood Themes: Los colores (Colors) Kit (Spanish Version)
Early learners are attracted to colors! This kit provides a fun way to explore the world of color. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13462
ISBN:9781433324628
Early Childhood Themes: Los números (Numbers) Kit (Spanish Version)
One, two, three! Let's learn about numbers! This kit provides a comprehensive curriculum on numbers. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish
Item Number:13469
ISBN:9781433324697
Early Childhood Themes: Construir cosas (Building Things) Kit (Spanish Version)
Young children love to build and create. Construir Cosas (Building Things) provides a fun foundation on this topic for early learners. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13476
ISBN:9781433324765
Early Childhood Themes: La escuela (School) Kit (Spanish Version)
There are few things that young children look forward to more than school. This Spanish-translated kit provides a fun way to explore this theme.
Item Number:13483
ISBN:9781433324833
Early Childhood Themes: Mi país (My Country) Kit (Spanish Version)
Share important civics instruction with early learners. This Spanish-translated kit provides a comprehensive curriculum around this patriotic theme.
Item Number:13490
ISBN:9781433324901
Early Childhood Themes: Mi cuerpo (My Body) Kit (Spanish Version)
Early learners will enjoy exploring this relatable theme as they discover the wonderful things their bodies can do in this Spanish-translated kit!
Item Number:13497
ISBN:9781433324970
Early Childhood Themes: El espacio (Space) Kit (Spanish Version)
Blast off! Early learners will be excited to learn about the wonders of space with this engaging kit that has been translated into Spanish
Item Number:15148
ISBN:9781433341489
Early Childhood Themes: Los sentimientos (Feelings) Kit (Spanish Version)
Put a smile on their face with this kit designed to help early learners explore emotions and feelings. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:15159
ISBN:9781433341595
Early Childhood Themes: La hora (Time) Kit (Spanish Version)
Just in time! Teaching young children to tell time just got easier with this kit centered around the concept. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:15170
ISBN:9781433341700
Early Childhood Themes: Los océanos (Oceans) Kit (Spanish Version)
Splish splash! Jump into the ocean with this Spanish-translated kit that provides a comprehensive curriculum designed for young children! Oceans provides a fun foundation on this topic for early learners.
Item Number:15192
ISBN:9781433341922
Early Childhood Themes: Los cinco sentidos (Five Senses) Kit (Spanish Version)
Stop and smell the roses! Los cincos sentidos (Five Senses) provides a fun way for young children to learn about their senses.
Item Number:15203
ISBN:9781433342035
Early Childhood Themes: All About Me Kit
Students can learn all about themselves with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12460
ISBN:9781433314605
Early Childhood Themes: My Community Kit
Learn all about community workers with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12461
ISBN:9781433314612
Early Childhood Themes: Animals Kit
Explore the world of animals with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12462
ISBN:9781433314629
Early Childhood Themes: Plants Kit
Watch early learners grow as they discover plants with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12463
ISBN:9781433314636
Early Childhood Themes: Health and Safety Kit
Teach children about health and safety with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12464
ISBN:9781433314643
Early Childhood Themes: Families Kit
It's all about families in this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12465
ISBN:9781433314650
Early Childhood Themes: Transportation Kit
Explore ways to travel with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:12466
ISBN:9781433314667
Early Childhood Themes: Shapes Kit
Explore shapes and beginning geometry concepts with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13324
ISBN:9781433323249
Early Childhood Themes: Colors Kit
Explore the world of color with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13331
ISBN:9781433323317
Early Childhood Themes: Numbers Kit
Learn about numbers with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13338
ISBN:9781433323386
Early Childhood Themes: Building Things Kit
Teach students all about the process of building things with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13345
ISBN:9781433323454
Early Childhood Themes: School Kit
Explore the theme of school with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13352
ISBN:9781433323522
Early Childhood Themes: My Country Kit
Teach children about civics with the patriotic theme of this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13359
ISBN:9781433323591
Early Childhood Themes: My Body Kit
Teach young children all about the science of their bodies with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:13366
ISBN:9781433323669
Early Childhood Themes: Space Kit
Teach students about the wonders of space with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14466
ISBN:9781433334665
Early Childhood Themes: Feelings Kit
Explore emotions and feelings with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14477
ISBN:9781433334771
Early Childhood Themes: Time Kit
Teaching young children to tell time just got easier with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14488
ISBN:9781433334887
Early Childhood Themes: Oceans Kit
Jump into the ocean with this kit designed specifically for early childhood students. Original nonfiction and fiction readers, lap books, corresponding concept vocabulary cards, and accompanying CDs are provided.
Item Number:14510
ISBN:9781433335105
Early Childhood Themes: Five Senses Kit
Stop and smell the roses! Five Senses provides a fun way for young children to learn about their senses.
Item Number:14521
ISBN:9781433335211
Early Childhood Themes: Todo sobre mí (All About Me) Kit (Spanish Version)
Nothing is quite so fascinating to young children as themselves! All About Me is the obvious theme to pique their interest. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:12493
ISBN:9781433314933
Early Childhood Themes: Mi comunidad (My Community) Kit (Spanish Version)
Leap into the world of community workers and locations to capture young imaginations. This Spanish-translated kit provides a comprehensive curriculum around the theme.
Item Number:12494
ISBN:9781433314940
Early Childhood Themes: El tiempo (Weather) Kit (Spanish Version)
Young children are intrigued by the weather. The Weather kit provides a comprehensive curriculum around the theme. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:12495
ISBN:9781433314957
Early Childhood Themes: Los animales (Animals) Kit (Spanish Version)
Explore the world of animals! This kit will capture the interest of early learners around a warm and fuzzy theme. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13093
ISBN:9781433320934
Early Childhood Themes: Las plantas (Plants) Kit (Spanish Version)
Watch early learners grow as they discover plants! This kit features a comprehensive curriculum centered around that theme and has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13098
ISBN:9781433320989
Early Childhood Themes: La salud y la seguridad (Health and Safety) Kit (Spanish Version)
Item:13103
Early Childhood Themes: La salud y la seguridad (Health and Safety) Kit (Spanish Version)
Provide a healthy start to learning with this important, Spanish-translated kit that provides a comprehensive curriculum centered around health and safety.
Item Number:13103
ISBN:9781433321030
Early Childhood Themes: Las familias (Families) Kit (Spanish Version)
It's all about families in this kit that provides a comprehensive curriculum designed especially for young children! This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13108
ISBN:9781433321085
Early Childhood Themes: La transportación (Transportation) Kit (Spanish Version)
Let's take a ride and explore ways to travel with this captivating kit that centers around the theme and has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13113
ISBN:9781433321139
Early Childhood Themes: Las figuras (Shapes) Kit (Spanish Version)
Young children love to explore shapes! Spark their curious minds with beginning geometry concepts in this book. This book has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13455
ISBN:9781433324550
Early Childhood Themes: Los colores (Colors) Kit (Spanish Version)
Early learners are attracted to colors! This kit provides a fun way to explore the world of color. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13462
ISBN:9781433324628
Early Childhood Themes: Los números (Numbers) Kit (Spanish Version)
One, two, three! Let's learn about numbers! This kit provides a comprehensive curriculum on numbers. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish
Item Number:13469
ISBN:9781433324697
Early Childhood Themes: Construir cosas (Building Things) Kit (Spanish Version)
Young children love to build and create. Construir Cosas (Building Things) provides a fun foundation on this topic for early learners. This dynamic kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:13476
ISBN:9781433324765
Early Childhood Themes: La escuela (School) Kit (Spanish Version)
There are few things that young children look forward to more than school. This Spanish-translated kit provides a fun way to explore this theme.
Item Number:13483
ISBN:9781433324833
Early Childhood Themes: Mi país (My Country) Kit (Spanish Version)
Share important civics instruction with early learners. This Spanish-translated kit provides a comprehensive curriculum around this patriotic theme.
Item Number:13490
ISBN:9781433324901
Early Childhood Themes: Mi cuerpo (My Body) Kit (Spanish Version)
Early learners will enjoy exploring this relatable theme as they discover the wonderful things their bodies can do in this Spanish-translated kit!
Item Number:13497
ISBN:9781433324970
Early Childhood Themes: El espacio (Space) Kit (Spanish Version)
Blast off! Early learners will be excited to learn about the wonders of space with this engaging kit that has been translated into Spanish
Item Number:15148
ISBN:9781433341489
Early Childhood Themes: Los sentimientos (Feelings) Kit (Spanish Version)
Put a smile on their face with this kit designed to help early learners explore emotions and feelings. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:15159
ISBN:9781433341595
Early Childhood Themes: La hora (Time) Kit (Spanish Version)
Just in time! Teaching young children to tell time just got easier with this kit centered around the concept. This kit has been translated into Spanish.
Item Number:15170
ISBN:9781433341700
Early Childhood Themes: Los océanos (Oceans) Kit (Spanish Version)
Splish splash! Jump into the ocean with this Spanish-translated kit that provides a comprehensive curriculum designed for young children! Oceans provides a fun foundation on this topic for early learners.
Item Number:15192
ISBN:9781433341922
Early Childhood Themes: Los cinco sentidos (Five Senses) Kit (Spanish Version)
Stop and smell the roses! Los cincos sentidos (Five Senses) provides a fun way for young children to learn about their senses.
Item Number:15203
ISBN:9781433342035