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Halloween Reading List, Photo by San Jose Library

Halloween is a great time for daycare providers to enhance their lesson plans with story time books and fun Halloween activities. Consider the following reading lists and resources for free Halloween worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Halloween Reading List

Halloween Picture Books and Early Readers, Baby – Age 8
My First Halloween by Tomie dePaola [Grosset & Dunlap, 2008]
Halloween ABC by Sarah Albee and Julia Woolf [Golden Books, 2009]
Here Comes Halloween by Caroline Jayne Church [Cartwheel Books, 2009]
Where is Baby’s Pumpkin by Karen Katz [Little Simon, 2006]
Boo Who? A Spooky Lift the Flap Book by Joan Holub [Cartwheel, 1997]
Boo (Halloween Glow Books) by Charles Reasoner [Price Stern Sloan, 1999]
Five Little Pumpkins by Dan Yaccarino [HarperFestival, 1998]
Dora’s Spook Halloween by Sonali Fry [Simon Spotlight, 2006]
Maisy’s Halloween by Lucy Cousins [Walker Books, 2004]
Corduroy’s Halloween by B. G. Hennessey and Don Freeman [Viking, 1995]
The Night before Halloween by Natasha Wing [Grossett & Dunlap, 1999]

Halloween School Age Books, Ages 9-12
Halloween Night by Marjorie Dennis Murray and Brandon Dorman [GreenWillow Books, 2010]
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury and Joseph Mugnaini [Yearling, 1999]
The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson [HarperCollins, 2006]
Horrible Harry at Halloween by Suzy Kline and Frank Remkiewicz [Puffin, 2002]
Trixie the Halloween Fairy by Daisy Meadows [Scholastic, 2009]
Holidays around the World: Celebrate Halloween by Deborah Heiligman [National Geographic, 2009]
Who Stole Halloween? by Martha Freeman [Holiday House, 2008]
Mommy, Why don’t we Celebrate Halloween? by Linda Hacon Winwood [Destiny Image Publishers, 1994]

Halloween Worksheets and Printables

There are many resources for free Halloween worksheets for daycare providers to use in conjunction with lesson plans and activities. Worksheets with a Halloween theme should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide Halloween printables:

DLTK: Halloween coloring pages, crafts, and worksheets

ABCTeach:  Free Halloween worksheets, calendars, coloring pages, and other printables

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Halloween learning activities, finger plays, and craft printables

Activity Village: Halloween activities, printouts, cards, and crafts.

First-Preschool: Halloween themed activities, crafts, lesson plans, and coloring pages

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Father’s Day is observed to appreciate father’s and male role models. Father’s Day is celebrated in the most countries on the third Sunday in June.

Teach young children about Father’s Day by promoting lesson plans and activities about fathers. Consider the following reading lists and resources for free Father’s Day related worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Reading List

Father’s Day Board and Picture Books, Baby – Age 3
Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer [Random House, 2001]

Little Critter: Happy Father’s Day by Mercer Mayer [HarperFestival, 2007]

Biscuit Loves Father’s Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories, Mary O’keefe Young [HarperFestival, 2004]

The Best Father of All by Peter Horn, Cristina Kadmon, and J Alison James [North-South Books, 2005]

A  Wild Father’s Day by Sean Callahan and Daniel Howarth [Albert Whitman & Company, 2009]

Berenstain Bears and the Papa’s Day Surprise by Stan and Jan Berenstain [RandomHouse, 2003]

My Love Will be with You by Laura Krauss Melmed and Henri Sorensen [HarperCollins, 2009]

It’s the Best Day Ever by Brooke Shields and Cori Doerrfeld [HarperCollins, 2009]

A Day with Papa by Kitty Richards, Lori Tyminksi, and Giorgio Vallorani [Disney, 2009]

Man’s Work by Annie Kubler [Child’s Play International, 1999]

Zoe’s Day with Daddy by Sarah Albee, P. J. Shaw, and Tom Brannon [Dalmation Pr, 2008]

Up on Daddy’s Shoulders by Matt Berry [Cartwheel Books, 2006]
Father’s Day Early Readers, Ages 4-8
A Perfect Father’s Day by Eve Bunting and Susan Meddaugh [Sandpiper, 1993]

Celebrating Father’s Day: Father’s Day is for Special People by Donna Marriott and Keiko Motoyama [Creative Teaching Press, 1999]
Father’s Day by Anne Rockwell and Lizzy Rockwell [HarperCollins, 2005]
It’s Father’s Day, Charlie Brown by Judy Katschke, Charles M. Schultz, and Tom Brannon [Little Simon, 2004]
Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb, and Traci Van Wagoner [10 to 2 Children’s Books, 2007]

The Secret Father’s Day Present by Andrew Clements and Varda Livney [Little Simon, 2000]

Father’s Day by Laura Alden [Childrens Pr, 1995]

What is Father’s Day by Harriet Ziefert and Claire Schumacher [Sterling, 2006]

Father’s Day Worksheets and Printables

There are many resources for free worksheets for daycare providers to use in conjunction with lesson plans and activities. Worksheets for Father’s Day should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free Father’s Day printables:

DLTK: Father’s Day coloring pages, crafts, and worksheets

ABCTeach:  Free Father’s Day worksheets, calendars, coloring pages, and other printables

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Father’s Day learning activities, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and craft printables

Activity Village: Father’s day activities, printouts, cards, and crafts.

Kinderplans: Printable Father’s day cards and crafts

First-Preschool: Free Father’s Day rhyme themed activities, crafts, lesson plans, and coloring pages

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One source of funding for daycare businesses is grants. There are tons of resources for daycare grants available online for local, federal and private grants.

Types of Grants

Local Grants

Contact your local licensing office, the local chapter of the National Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (NACRRA), and local child care organizations to see if there are grants available.

Federal Grants

The federal government may offer subsidies or daycare government grants.  Search for grants through the United States Government’s Children and Family Agency. Also, contact the Small Business Association as they may offer grants for startup costs. If you are minority, contact the Minority Business Development Agency.

Private Grants

Attaining grants from private organizations is another avenue for obtaining grants. Many philanthropic organizations and foundations offer grants to certain types of businesses. To find such organizations, search the Foundation Center which connects nearly 600 foundations nationally with nonprofit organizations.

Grant Resources

The following organizations provide a variety of grants for child care businesses:

Head Start

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Foundation for Early Learning
For those in the state of Washington, the Foundation for Early learning grants, technical assistance and early learning information. The Foundation provides event sponsorships and grants of technical assistance and coalition-building funding.

The Foundation Centre
The Foundation Center is a nonprofit organization established by foundations to provide information on foundation and corporate giving. The Foundation Center maintains the most comprehensive database of United States grant makers and their grants.

School Grants.org
SchoolGrants.org showcases grant opportunities from many State Departments of Education or other State agencies. In addition there are many resources for help with grant writing.



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April is National Poetry Month! Teach young children about poetry through books about poetry as well as poetry related lesson plans and activities. Consider the following reading lists and resources for free poetry worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Reading List

Poetry Board and Picture Books Baby-Age 3

A Very First Poetry Book by John L. Foster [Oxford University Press, 1987]

A Children’s Treasure of Poetry by Smithmark Publisher [Smithmark, 1999]

Welcome Baby: Baby Rhymes for Baby Times by Stephanie Calmenson and Vanessa Sweet [HarperCollins, 2008]

Bunny’s Nursery Rhymes by Mary Morgan and Aviva Shur [Little Simon, 2007]

Here’s a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry by Jane Yolen, Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Dunbar [Candlewick, 2007]

Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry by Bill Martin and Michael Sampson [Simon & Schuster, 2008]

Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Poems and Lullabyes by Bruce Lanksy and Vicky Wherman [MeadowBrook, 1996]

Baby Einstein:  Poems for Little Ones by Julie Aigner Clark [Hyperion, 2001]

The Drowsy Hours:  Poems for Bedtime by Susan Pearson and Peter Malone [HarperCollins, 2002]

Good Morning, Sweetie Pie and Other Poems for Little Children by Cynthia Rylant and Jane Dyer [Simon & Schuster, 2001]

Poetry Early Readers Ages 4-8

Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) by Elise Paschen, Dominque Raccah, et al [Sourcebook MediaFusion, 2005]

Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young by Jack Pretlutsky and Marc Brown [Knopf, 1986]

Ashley Bryan’s ABC of African American Poetry by Ashley Bryan [Atheneum, 2001]

The Golden Books Family Treasury of Poetry by Louis Untermeye and Joan Walsh Anglund [Golden Books, 1998]

Meow Ruff: A Story in Concrete Poetry by Joyce Sidman and Michelle Berg [Houghton Mifflin, 2006]

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth and Sami Suomalainen [Lobster Press, 2007]

Club pet and other Funny Poems: All Aboard Poetry Reader Station Stop 2 by David Steinberg and Adrian C. Sinnott [Grosset & Dunlap, 2005]

Grasshopper Pie and Other Poems by David Steinberg and Adrian C. Sinnott [Grosset & Dunlap, 2004]

Do Buses Eat Kids? Poems about Schools by Laura Purdie Salas [Capstone Press, 2008]

The Cuckoo’s Haiku by Michael J. Rosen and Stan Fellows [Candlewick, 2009]

Sports! Sports! Sports! by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Brian Floca [HarperTrophy, 2000]

And Then There Were Eight: Poems about Space by Laura Purdie Salas [Capstone, 2008]

Poetry Preschool Worksheets and Printables

There are many resources for free worksheets for daycare providers to use in conjunction with lesson plans and activities. Worksheets for poetry themes should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free poetry related printables:

KidZone: Haiku instructions and worksheets

ABCTeach:  Acrostic forms and poetry prompts

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Poetry activities, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and printables

First-Preschool: Free printable nursery rhyme activities, crafts, lesson plans, and coloring pages

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Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a great time for daycare providers to enhance their lesson plans with story-time books and activities that celebrate the spring season.

Consider the following reading lists and resources for free Easter worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Reading List

Easter Board and Picture Books Baby-Age 3

The Angel and The Dove: A Story for Easter by Sophie Piper and Kristina Stephenson [Lion Publishing UK, 2009]

Arthur’s Easter Activity Book by Marc Brown [Little Brown Company, 2002]

Berenstain Bears and the Real Easter Eggs by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain [First Time Books, 2002]

Best Easter Eggs Ever by Jerry Smath [Cartwheel Books, 2003]

Best Easter Prize by Kristina Evens Collier [Cartwheel Books, 2010]

Easter Egg Hunt by Chuck Murphy [Little Simon, 1999]

The First Easter by Jesslyn DeBoer and David Austin Clar [Zonderkidz, 2005]

What is Easter? by Michelle Medlock Adams [Candy Cane Press, 2006]

Baby Strawberry’s First Easter by Si Artists [Grosset & Dunlap, 2007]

It’s Easter, Pooh! by RH Disney [Disney, 2003]

Panda’s Easter Basket by Tara jay Morrow and Aaron Boyd [Sterling, 2009]

Peter Cottontails Easter Egg Hunt by Joseph Ritchie and Rebecca Thornburgh [Candy Cane Press, 2007]

Easter Early Readers Ages 4-8

Silly Tilly and the Easter Bunny by Lillian Hoban [HarperCollins, 1989]

My Good Shepard by Alice Joyce Davidson and David Austin Clar [Zonderkidz, 2005]

The Easter Club by Justine Korman Fontes and Lucinda McQueen [Cartwheel, 2003]

ABBY the Easter Chicken by Jenette Slay [Lulu.com, 2008]

Junie B., First Grader: Dumb Bunny by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus [Random House, 2009]

Minnie and Moo: The Attack of the Easter Bunnies [Deny’s  Cazet, 2005]

The Secret to Easter Eggs by Josephine Saccheri and Brian Saccheri [PublishAmerica, 2008]

The Animal’s Easter by Avril Rowlands and Rosslyn Moran [Lion Publishing Corp, 2000]

Are you Ready for Spring? by Almaflor Ada and Vivi Escriva [Santillana Publishing Company, 1999]

The Very First Easter by Paul L. Maier and Frank Ordaz [Concordia Publishing House, 2004]

A Tale for Easter by Tasha Tudor [Aladdin, 2004]

Easter Preschool Worksheets and Printables

There are many worksheets for Easter that you can print out and use for your lesson plans and activities. Worksheets should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free Easter printables:

First-Preschool: Coloring pages, card, patterns, crafts and worksheets.

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Easter printables, coloring pages, activities and word searches

ABCTeach:  Free Easter worksheets and printables

DLTK’s Crafts for Kids: Easter recipes, worksheets, coloring pages, crafts, games and puzzles

All Kids Network: Free color Easter printable worksheets

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Spring is the season of the year between winter and summer when the weather becomes warmer and plants revive and popularly considered to comprise March, April, and May, according to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Spring is a great time for daycare providers to enhance their curriculum with story-time books and activities that celebrate the spring season.

Consider the following reading lists and resources for free Spring worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Reading List

Spring Board and Picture Books Baby-Age 3

Spring by Geurda Muller [Floris Books, 1994]

God Made Spring: A Really Woolly & Friends Fuzzy, Shiny Flap Book by Beatrix Potter [ThomasNelson, 2008]

Spring by Maria Rius [Barron’s Educational Series, 1998]

Guess How Much I Love You in the Spring by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram [Walker Books, 2009]

Spring: Seasons Board Book by Chris L. Demarest [Red Wagon, 1997]

Pooh’s Favorite Things about Spring by Kathleen W. Zoehfield and Elisa Marrucchi [Disney, 2000]

How do you know it’s Spring? By Linda Masterson [Goldenbooks, 2002]

Hunter Hopes for Spring by Marcus Pfister Herbert [NorthSouth, 1998]

Spring Cleaning by Else Holmelund Minarik and David T. Wenzel [HarperFestival, 2003]

Countdown to Spring! An Animal Counting Book by Janet Schulman and Meilo So [Knopf, 2004]

When Will it Be Spring by Catherine Walters [Dutton Juvenile, 2001]

What’s Hatching? by Mara Conlon and Hala Wittwer [Grosset & Dunlap, 2003]

Spring Early Readers Ages 4-8

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlison and Tiphanie Beeke [Greenwillow, 2009]

Hurray for Spring by Kazuo Iwamura [NorthSouth, 2009]

Let’s Look at Spring by Sarah L. Shchuette [Peeble Plus, 2007]

Busy Spring by Carl Emerson and Cori Doerrfeld [Picture Window, 2009]

Diego’s Springtime Fiesta by Laura Bergenand Brian Oesch [Simon Spotlight Nickelodeon, 2008]

It Grows in Spring: Learn the GR Sound by Autumn Leigh [Rosen Educational, 2002]

Keeker and the Springtime Surprise by Hadley Higgins and Lisa Perrett [Chronicle Books, 2007]

Robins:  Songbirds of Spring by Mia Posada [Carol Rhoda, 2004]

Are you Ready for Spring? by Almaflor Ada and Vivi Escriva [Santillana Publishing Company, 1999]

Splish Splash Spring by Jan Carr and Dorothy Donahue [Holiday House, 2001]

Spring by Joanne Early Macken [Weekly Reader, 2006]

Spring Preschool Worksheets and Printables

There are many worksheets for Spring that you can print out and use for your lesson plans and activities. Worksheets should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free Spring printables:

First-Preschool: Coloring pages, card, patterns, crafts and worksheets.

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Spring printables, coloring pages, activities and word searches

ABCTeach:  Free Spring worksheets and printables

DLTK’s Crafts for Kids: Spring recipes, worksheets, coloring pages, crafts, games and puzzles

All Kids Network: Free color Spring printable worksheets

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Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 15-21.  Random Acts of Kindness week month is promoted by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation in order to incorporate kindness into schools and communities. Recognize Random acts of Kindness week in your daycare center by reading age appropriate stories that focus on kindness, charity, courtesy, friendship, appreciation and gratitude.

Consider the following reading lists and resources for free worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets related to kindness and charity for your child care center:

Reading List

Random Acts of Kindness Board and Picture Books (Baby-Age 3)

How Hatie Hated Kindness by Margot Sunderland and Nicky Armstrong [Speechmark Publishing, 2003]

The Giving Chair by Yoshiko Kouyama, Kozo Kakimoto and Mia Lynn Perry [RIC Publications, 2006]

Be Polite and Kind by Cheri J. Meiners and Meredith Johnson [Free Spirit Publishing, 2003]

Let’s be Kind by Janine Amos and Annabel Spenceley [Alphabet Soup, 2010]

Being Helpful by Cassie Mayer [Heinemann, 2008]

Carrying by Gwenyth Swain [Lerner Classroom, 1999]

Helping at Home by Margaret McDonald [Smart Apple Med/Black Rabbit Books, 2006]

How Can I Help? by Christine Hood and Michael Jarrett [Creative Teaching Press, 1996]

The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand by Stan and Jan Berenstain [Random House, 1998]

Random Act of Kindness Early Readers (Ages 4-8)

Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler by Margery Cuyler and Sachiko Yoshikawa [Simon & Schuster, 2007]

The Kindness Quilt by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace [Marshall Cavendish, 2006]

Kindness to Share from A to Z by Todd Snow, Peggy Snow, and Kirsten Sevig [Maren Green Publishing, 2008]

Kindness Counts by Debbie Anderson [Crossway Books, 2007]

The Kindness Tree by Sharon Becker and Irene Virag [Booksurge, 2009]

Behold! No Cavities! A Visit to the Dentist by Sarah Willson and Harry Moore [Simon Spotlight Nickelodeon, 2007]

Have you Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud and David Messing [Nelson Publishing, 2007]

What’s Up Lyle? A Story about Kindness by Ron Eddy and Robert Vann [Little Simon, 2006]

The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving by Ellen Sabin [Watering Can, 2004]

The Berenstain Bears Thing of Those in Need by Stan and Jan Berenstain [Random House, 1999]

Random Acts of Kindness Preschool Worksheets and Printables

There are many worksheets about Kindness, charity, manners and giving that you can print out and use for your lesson plans and activities. Worksheets should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free kindness themed printables:

Acts of Kindness Preschool Activities by The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

Happy World: Kindness to animals worksheets

More Coloring Pages: Free friendship coloring pages

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February is Children’s Dental health month which is sponsored by the American Dental Association in order to promote awareness of dental health. Recognize Children’s Dental Health Month in your daycare center by reading age appropriate stories that focus on dental health and implementing related activities.

Consider the following reading lists and resources for free dental health worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Reading List

Dental Health Board and Picture Books (Baby-Age 3)

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain [Random House, 1981]

Brush Your Teeth Please Pop-Up Book by Reader’s Digest [Reader’s Digest, 1993]

Little Bear Brushes his Teeth by Jutta Langreuter [Milbrook Press, 1997]

Dear Tooth Fairy by Kath Melletin and Fran Thatcher [Little Simon, 1997]

Pony Brushes his Teeth by Michael Dahl and Oriol Vadal [Picture Window Books, 2010]

The Tooth Book: a Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums by Edward Miller [Holiday House, 2009]

Teeth are not for Biting by Elizabeth Verdick [Free Spirit Publishing, 2003]

The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss and Joe Mathieu [Random House, 2000]

Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth by Lucy Cousins [Candlewick Press,

Dental Health Early Readers (Ages 4-8)

Dental Office: Who Works There by Lola M. Schaeffer [Heinneman Educational Books, 2006]

ABC Dentist: Healthy Teeth from A to Z by Harriet Ziefert [Blue Apple Books, 2008]

Brush Floss and Rinse: Caring for your Teeth and Gums by Amanda Doering Tourville and Ronny Rooney [Picture Window Books, 2008]

Open Wide! A Visit to the Dentist by Cecile Schoberle and Barry Goldberg [Nickelodeon, 2000]

How Many Teeth by Paul Showers and True Kelley [Collins, 1991]

Behold! No Cavities! A Visit to the Dentist by Sarah Willson and Harry Moore [Simon Spotlight Nickelodeon, 2007]

Smile for the Dentist by Celia Minden and Joanne Meier [Child’s World, 2010]

Molly at the Dentist by Angie Sage [Peachtree Publishers, 2001]

Vera Goes to the Dentist by Vera Rosenberry [Henry Holt & Co, 2002]

Albert’s Toothache by Barbara Williams and Kay Chorao [Dutton Juvenille, 1988]

Free Dental Health Preschool Worksheets and Printables

There are many worksheets about dental health that you can print out and use for your lesson plans and activities. Worksheets should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free dental health printables:

First-Preschool: Coloring pages, card, patterns, crafts and worksheets.

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Dental health printables, coloring pages, activities and word searches

ABCTeach:  Dental health worksheets and printables

DLTK’s Crafts for Kids: Dental Health month worksheets, coloring pages, crafts, and songs

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Christmas or Christmas Day is a yearly holiday, celebrated on December 25, which commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Celebrate Christmas in your daycare center by reading age appropriate stories that focus on the symbols of Christmas and by implementing Christmas-themed activities.

Consider the following reading lists and resources for free Christmas worksheets, coloring pages, and handwriting practice sheets for your child care center:

Reading List

Christmas Board and Picture Books Baby-Age 3

Christmas in a Manger: A Pat and Peek Book by Nola Buck and Felicia Bond [HarperFestival, 1995]

The Christmas Baby by Marione Bauer  and Richard Cowdrey [Simon & Schuster Children’s, 2009]

I Spy Little Christmas by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick [Cartwheel, 1999]

Fisher Price: Baby’s First Christmas: Learning about Colors by Lauren Gaede and Lyn Fletcher [HarperFestival, 2008]

Merry Christmas, Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter [Warne, 2003]

Rudolph’s First Christmas by DK Publishing[DK Preschool, 2007]

The Little Christmas Stained Glass Coloring Book by Ted Menten [Dover Publications, 1988]

Countdown to Christmas by Patti Reeder Eubank [Candy Cane Press, 2003]

The Christmas House by Carol Bullman and Jim Madsen [Ideals, 2008]

Christmas Cookies by Wendy Cheyette Lewison [Grosett & Dunlap, 1993]

The Christmas Kitten by Andrew Clements, Simon Galkin, and Alison Winfield [Little Simon, 2000]

The Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore [Philomel, 2004]

Christmas Early Readers Ages 4-8

Christmas in Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wikland, Florence Lamborn [Puffin, 1981]

Marvin’s Best Christmas Ever by Katherine Paterson and Jane Clark Brown [HarperCollins, 1999]

A Wish to be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe [Sleeping Bear Press, 2000]

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas by Jane O’Conner and Robin Preiss Glasser [HarperCollins, 2009]

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss [Random House, 1957]

Bear Stays up for Christmas by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman [Margaret K. McElderry, 2008]

Max’s Christmas by Rosemary Wells [Puffin, 2000]

Mr. Willowbys Christmas Tree by Robert Barry [Doubleday Books, 2000]

Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer [Ideals, 2007]

Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas by Marjorie Sharmat, Craig Sharmat, Marc  Simont [Yearling, 1997]

My First Story of Christmas by Tim Dowley and Roger Langton [Moody Publishers, 2004]

Free Christmas Preschool Worksheets and Printables

There are many worksheets for Christmas that you can print out and use for your lesson plans and activities. Worksheets should include coloring pages, handwriting worksheets, and printable craft patterns.

The following websites provide free Christmas printables:

First-Preschool: Calendar, coloring pages, patterns, mazes and worksheets.
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Christmas printables, coloring pages, activities and word searches
ABCTeach:  Free Christmas worksheets and printables
DLTK’s Crafts for Kids: Christmas recipes, worksheets, coloring pages, crafts, games and puzzles
All Kids Network: Free color Christmas printable worksheets

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Once you have some experience and education under your belt, your next question may be “where can I find job at a daycare center in my area”? There are a variety of ways to find a lucrative childcare job.

There are two ways to go about finding daycare jobs online. One is to post an advertisement on an online classified ad website like Craigslist.com.  You may also post your resume on general employment websites such as Careerbuilder.com, Monster.com or HotJobs.com. Posting your resume on the internet is a great way to let a variety of employers know that you are ready and available for work.

Another way to find childcare jobs online is to search in childcare job directories or join on online service that specializes in connecting qualified childcare providers with families, daycare centers, and preschools.

Childcare Job Websites

OwnADaycare: Here you will find an extensive directory of current childcare jobs listed by state and then further searchable by city.

Jobs.net:  A directory of current daycare job listings search able by city and state.

CareProviders:  Childcare providers can create a free online profile, set their own rates and hours. Child care providers can respond to job postings or let families contact them about potential job offers.

Nannyjobs.com: If you’re looking for a nanny job, this is the website for you. First create a professional resume then search for jobs. One you select a job, the service then sends your resume to the nanny agency associated with the job.

GoNannies.com: Register with GoNannies.com. One you have completed your online profile you have the ability to search for jobs and contact families directly, removing the middle man. While membership is free, if you purchase an enhanced membership you will have more member privileges.

Great AuPair: Registration with GreatAuPair is free.  Free registration entitles you to receive free FastMatch and Hotlist emails and allows paid members to contact you directly. Paid members receive direct email and a host of other benefits.

Sitter City: Sitter city connects caregivers and families in need of childcare. Once you fill out a profile, you can search for jobs as well as receive daily job alerts sent to your inbox. This site is great for finding babysitting jobs.

Another way to find child care jobs is through nanny agencies.  Going through a nanny agency is a great way to find a high-quality, stable childcare job. Contact the nanny agency to schedule an interview. The nanny agency will match you with an appropriate family. The family will contact you and you will then complete an interview with a family to make sure you are a good match.

Schools, universities, learning centers, churches, and gyms are also great sources for child care jobs. Many schools and universities have onsite child care centers.   Churches are always in need of childcare before, during and after services. Many gyms offer childcare to their members while they are using the facilities.

Good luck in your job search!

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