...so many wonderful pre-k ideas offered! I would like to add another. Don't forget the value of props for motivation, teaching social skills and developing oral language. Lakeshore sells story props to use on felt boards or storytelling aprons but I have put some together myself. Simple props make the story more interactive by allowing children to place item on board during reading, or for retelling after reading. Puppets are great fun for retelling or sharing personal responses to books. I also like to use puppets with nonfiction. Example: I display hairy spider puppet(eewwww) children discuss what they know about spiders, I read nonfiction text, child uses puppet to tell one fact learned. A stuffed animal character can enhance a story also. I introduce George and each student gets to hold him as I read a page. I say"pass" and they do! It takes practice to develop the routine but they get it and they enjoy it. They learn to treat the animals gently and to take turns. I have met students wearing special hats, glasses, gloves, used fake microphones, wands and masks. PreK kids love active participation and props help draw out the shy ones. I really enjoy this age!