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This FREE Preschool Learning Folder is an easy way to have learning at their fingertips no matter how you teach preschool {in a classroom or at home},

Use it exactly as you see or supplement using any of our free preschool printables !

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Preschool Learning Folder

Having visual reminders, like an alphabet chart , are super helpful as we support our young learners. But you may not have room to dedicate an entire wall or area to this. This can be especially true in small classrooms or in the homeschool environment. Having a small, portable folder can provide those same visual reminders. That’s exactly what this preschool learning folder can do!

I thought you might be interested in taking a peek inside the preschool learning folder, so here you go.

There are two options for the front: one for a boy and one for a girl. Both also come in blackline. Just write your preschooler’s name on the front so you can keep track if you have multiple preschoolers.

The inside has an Alphabet Chart, a place for you to write in learners’ first names, a rhyming section, and a section for common opposites.

The back has some preschool math skills such as color names, shape names, and numbers 0-30. {If you want, you can swap the rhyming/opposites page that were on the inside of the folder with this page.}

Teach Older Learners? We’ve got folders for them, too!

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Basic skills file folder printable for preschool and kindergarten, basic skills file folder printable set.

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The pockets are really easy to fix and you can use glue or tape on them. Just fold them and follow the arrows. There is eight pockets in all. Each pocket has several different cards for the kids to use. This lap book covers the alphabet, shapes, counting to 20, pattern finishing, pre writing skill builders, colors, word families, and money flash cards.

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Printable Preschool Homework Folder Covers

Do you include some sort of homework in your preschool program? Although we don’t believe preschoolers should be getting lengthy assignments or nightly worksheets to take home, we do think having some sort of homework can be a great parental involvement tool that both the kids and parents can enjoy.

Parents like to know how they can support their child’s learning at home, and they like to know what kinds of things kids are learning in the classroom. Plus kids love showing what they can do and sharing all they are learning with their families. This is one tool for helping them do that.

Printable Preschool Homework Calendars

In our printable preschool homework calendar set (available in our shop and on TpT ) we share a full year’s worth of activity ideas for homework that require little preparation and are fun for kids. Each week includes a math activity, a language/literacy activity, a movement activity, a “helpful” activity, and a drawing activity.

You can see an example and learn a little more about the use of the homework calendars in this homework calendar post  on Fun-A-Day.

But we know teachers are also organizers, and we like to have things nicely labeled and in order. So we knew you’d like to have a cover for these homework folders. Well you’re in luck. We’ve got some…and they’re free!

In this free printable set there are:

• 3 Different Folder Cover Options-One that says “Homework Folder”, one that says “Take Home Folder” and one that says “Preschool Folder”
• 7 Different Designs for Each Cover Option-one option with two children, three boy options, four girl options, and one blank option if you want to let kids design their own cover

The covers are black and white so kids can personalize them and add their own unique touch.

Tips for Using Your Homework Folders

Decide whether you will have a separate homework folder or whether you will  include homework calendars in one main take home folder. The are pros and cons to both. If you have a separate homework folder kids can add any drawings and notes to the folder and return it when it is due instead of having things in the main folder daily. However, sometimes having two folders means one might get misplaced or not get returned on the due day. Whatever you decide clearly explain the expectations to your parents and keep an extra folder or two on hand just in case.

Choose whether you will ask for the homework to be returned or not. Some teachers prefer to send homework calendars home as an option and do not ask for them to come back to school. (If you choose this option, you may not want to have separate homework folders.) Others like to have kids bring their homework back as a way to see what families have done and recognize the work the kids did at home.

If you will be requesting that the homework calendars get returned, decide whether you’ll be collecting it weekly or monthly and be sure to notify (and remind!) parents.

Make turning it in an event if you can by allowing kids to share one of their favorite homework activities. If you’re using separate homework folders, they can choose a drawing that they did. They can also describe an activity they did at home. This can lead to a lot of wonderful sharing opportunities and class discussion.

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Take home folders: part 1.

I really love how you set up your folders! Thanks for the great ideas. Where did you get those amazing green folders??

Paige- Office Depot!

How do you get your labels to stay on? I've tried them on poly folders and they seem to fall off.

Courtney- I've found the smooth plastic folders work the best! The ones that have a lot of texture stick, but the ends can peel up. Also, make sure you buy the GOOD labels! :) Hope that helps!

Is this ediatable enough to change to spanish? It's so unfortunate there aren't any spanish resources and I don't have time to create any...... :(

I have something very similar, however, this hits it right out the park! "GO" Ms. Liz!

Love this idea!! I will hopefully start teaching in September. I have already put this in my TPT cart to buy once I'm hired. Thank you!

I did the same for my 1st graders one year, but mine said, "to be LEFT at home," "to be sent RIGHT back." They were placed on the LEFT and RIGHT sides of the folder.

Updated Preschool Learning Folder

I first made the Preschool Learning Folder for my son almost two years ago. It was a ton of work, but I loved the whole process. Not only that, it became a staple preschool resource in our home.

Benefits of Using the Preschool Learning Folder

Other than the fact that it’s fun and colorful, let me share some of the benefits of this printable preschool resource.

• There is no writing is required. Most preschoolers are still developing their writing skills and are not ready for worksheets. This interactive learning binder allows them to learn through conversation and moving pieces. 
• It covers a lot of material and allows use for a wide spectrum of ages. Preschool is anywhere between the ages of 3-5. There are vast developmental capabilities within those ages. This printable preschool activity can be used for kids at the beginning and end of that spectrum.  
• This resource gives parents a guide of what to teach their preschooler .  
• It incorporates fine motor skills . Even if you child is not fully understanding all the concepts, they are moving the pieces and exercising their fine motor as well as, pincer skills.

What are the Learning Areas in Preschool?

I get asked a few questions over and over when it comes to how we have done our preschool at home. One of these is,  “What do preschoolers learn?”  To answer the question, there are so many things that your preschooler can learn at home . But here are a few general learning areas:

1. Calendar:  This area includes days of the week, months of the year, seasons, weather, colors. (These can easily be learned through songs, memorization, and drawing.)

2. Personal Information: This is understanding and naming relationships (grandma, grandpa, uncle, aunt, etc), naming and identifying emotions, knowing and naming body parts, spelling/writing their name, demonstrating knowledge of self care, the five senses, and differentiating between right and left.

3. Letters: This is learning uppercase letters, lowercase letters, letter sounds, and upper and lowercase pairing.

4. Math: Recognizing numbers, matching,  counting, shapes, patterns, coins.

5. Writing: This involves holding a pencil, prewriting practice, writing fluency, as well as, beginning letter and number formation.  

6. Reading: If they have mastered letters , they can begin identifying vowels, beginning and ending sounds, rhyming words, and sight words.

7. Fine Motor: This involves learning things like scissor cutting, painting and drawing, stacking and building, pincer skills (coordination between index finger and thumb), as well as, operating buttons and zippers. (Many of these things can be learned through play.)

8. Gross Motor: These are large motion skills like turning pages, balancing on one foot, tricycle riding, tossing and catching a ball, walking up and down stairs while alternating feet, and skipping with a halt.

Note: the Preschool Learning folder addresses all of these preschool subject areas with the exception of writing.  

What age should i start preschool instruction.

This is another question I’m asked regularly. I think the official preschool age is between 3-5 but you can start teaching your child anytime you want! You can call this a preschool OR toddler learning folder. If they are ready and eager to learn, go for it! 

Keep in mind, every child is unique and develops at different rates. Making it fun and being sensitive to their capabilities will ensure that their first learning experiences are good.

How we Use the Preschool Learning Folder

We typically introduce this folder when our kids are either two or three, depending on their readiness. Usually, I sit with them and talk about the page they are working on, or sing a little song to help them remember the days of the week or learn their letters.

I like to ask questions like:

• What color is that?
• Can you name the shapes?
• What letter does the word ‘sun’ start with?
• Can you think of another word that rhymes with ‘cat’?
• What number comes before 5? What number comes after?
• Can you make a pattern like this using something else?
• Can you count by 5’s standing on one foot?
• What does the weather look like today?
• Can you put all the pennies in one pile and all the dimes and nickels in another pile?

And other times, I would let them go through the folder on their own.

How to Assemble the Preschool Learning Binder

While I did make this preschool printable more cut-friendly, this notebook still takes some prep work, as far as, the laminating, cutting, and adding velcro goes. However, enlisting the help of older kids or a spouse really helps to make the process go faster. 

Assembly materials used:

• Clear Velcro Tape
• Laminating Machine
• Learning Folder Printable
• 1.5 inch Three-Ring Binder
• Laminating Pouches

Note: don’t skimp on the velcro (the binder will last longer if the pieces stick well).

How to Store the Preschool Learning Folder

In my experience, keeping the pieces attached to each page works the best. I’ve taught my kids to do one page at a time, and make sure the pieces are back in place, before they turn to work on the next.

Get the Full Preschool Learning Folder on TPT

This Preschool Learning Folder was made with my kiddos in mind. However, I have also made it available for you in my Teachers Pay Teacher’s Store. If you would like this resource for your homeschool or classroom you can find the DOWNLOAD HERE .

Free Preschool Learning Folder Inserts

Want to try out the learning folder OR add topics your child’s learning folder? If so, you can get some free preschool learning folder insert pages here.

The Free Preschool Learning Folder Inserts Include:

• Uppercase letters
• Self Care (nutrition, hygiene, health)
• Continents of the World
• Ocean Animals
• Farm Animals

How Can I prepare My Child for Kindergarten?

If you are a new preschool Mama and are planning on doing some kindergarten-prep at home, here are a few tips to make the most of your preschool daily binder.

• Develop a daily routine – This gives them a daily plan to follow, and a great framework to practice learning life skills as well as good learning habits.
• Teach life skills. Begin to intentionally incorporate life skills within your routine, such as making their bed each day, cleaning up after themselves, or making a sandwich . These things develop skills like self-discipline, following directions, and self-care.
• Read out loud to your child every day ! It has been statistically proven that children who are regularly read to, from an early age have a significant academic advantage . Vocabulary, sentence structure, imagination, and attention span are only a handful of benefits kids will receive from being read to.  
• Teach some basic academics . Basic academics include things like letters, numbers, counting, days of the week, months, and prewriting .

Other Printable Preschool Resources

• Preschool Back to School Bundle
• Printable Prewriting Curriculum
• Preschool Daily Skill Builder
• Alphabet Learning Folder
• Large Traceable Alphabet Cards
• Seasonal Busy Books

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I have your previous Preschool Book pages and loved doing them with my boys! Looking forward to getting the updated version!

Thats awesome! I hope you like the updated version.?

Hi, loved your patterns for teaching. As I have child with downsyndrome n he’s a slow learner your pattern will help me a lot… Thanks for the wonderful vision for teaching?

Thank you! Best of wishes for teaching your sweet, little one! ❤️

Hi! Looking forward to adding this to my granddaughter’s preschool learning! Does it come with the cute cover sheet for the front of the binder?

Yes the cover is included!

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How To Set Up Daily Folders for Kindergarten

I’m a big fan of teaching responsibility in kindergarten. One big example: you won’t find me stuffing folders – my students are capable of doing that themselves.

Want to know my secrets?

I think there are a few things you can do to make a daily folder setup successful and easy for kindergartners (and their parents) to use.

Here is how we had our folders set up and why.

If you love the way we have it set up – you can totally purchase the same printable labels  used in the pictures to recreate it for your classroom too!

Kindergarten daily folder

Our folders are taken home every day and brought back to school. I choose (affiliate)  “poly” plastic folders to last all year long. They are the two pocket kind with fasteners.

We get them out of backpacks in the morning as we filter into the classroom. They stay in our cubbies throughout the day.

We organize and put them in backpacks at the end of the day.

We do it everyday. It’s part of our routine.

Let me walk you through the folder. Our daily folder has 4 main parts.

Front pocket

Our kindergarten daily folder has a front pocket.

The purpose of the front pocket is to organize daily papers to take home. My kinders are responsible for putting their papers in.

Some examples of things that go in this section:

• School newsletters/flyers
• Lunch menus
• Completed work done in class

Pretty much all of the “stuff” that we get in the course of a day or comes from the office goes home in this pocket. Parents sort through and take it out (hopefully) daily or regularly.

How I made it

All I did to make this section was to add an “EMPTY” label onto the pocket and a one-line explanation.

I add a picture icon to the label so that non-readers (aka my brand new kinders) can successfully find and use it.

I printed a class set of the labels and simply stuck it on. I did cover the labels with clear packaging tape (wide enough to cover the label’s height) so that they would last all year long and stand up to grubby kinder hands.

Back pocket

The folder has a back pocket. We use this pocket to take unfinished work home.

There was a time that we had a weekly homework sheet. They kept it in there and didn’t take it out until Fridays.

When I ditched homework, we simply used the pocket to take home unfinished work (usually due to poor time management) that I expected to get finished.

Making this section was simple! I added a “WORK” label onto the pocket and a one-liner to make it easy for everyone to understand the purpose.

A picture icon made it early-reader-friendly.

Now, these 2 pockets weren’t enough organization on a regular basis for me.

I wanted to separate communicating behavior, special events and sending in money/forms/signed papers. So we used the middle fasteners (clasps or prongs) to hold an additional pocket and a monthly piece of paper.

Clear pocket divider

I added a (affiliate)  poly slash pocket to make communication between home and me – stand out.

That way notes to/from the teacher didn’t get lost.

You can also snag these (affiliate) plastic dividers with pockets inexpensively too.

As part of their daily routine , kinders check this pocket in the morning before putting their folder in their cubbies.

If they had “mail” for me they would take it out and place it in my teacher mailbox. I loved teaching this system!

It became their responsibility and I only had to check one location (my mailbox) of papers to get through. {Amen to working smart}

As you know how crazy going through papers daily can be – especially if there is a fundraiser, popcorn day or picture day… this totally simplifies it.

Everything gets put into one location.

Then during our morning routine, I can quickly sort through everything that has been put into my mailbox and then I easily know what (if anything) I’ll need to address or take care of later in the day.

Read more: How to Collect Papers Easily in Kindergarten

I inserted a transparent slash pocket in the fasteners.

It’s see-through, which makes it easy on kinders, parents, and the teacher. Plus, the shape of the slash pocket means that kinders can slide full-size papers in and out on their own.

Aka: they can responsible to do it on their own.

I printed a “MAIL” label and stuck it on. The label has a picture and one line explanation.

Calendar insert

We kept a hole punched, double-sided piece of paper just behind the transparent parent communication mail sleeve .

This was hole punched so it could also go in the fasteners.

On the front side of the paper, we had a monthly calendar .

On the back, a reading log.

The monthly calendar allowed me to remind students and parents of important events and changes.

It was also where my students recorded their behavior color each day.

They simply colored on top of the date in the small square provided.

I printed a class set of the month’s calendars with a reading book log (to track at-home reading) on the back. I hole punched them and inserted them behind the mail sleeve.

As a side note – I did eventually teach students how to use the fasteners.

They learn how to trade out calendars when it’s a new month.

They count their leftover green days (and write that number on their new calendar) so they can continue working towards a reward coupon (which they got after 5 green days).

They turn these into my mailbox and I scanned them to keep a digital copy for documentation purposes.

They were rewarded for having read at least 10 books when they turned in their reading logs too.

Make your own

You can get your hands on the materials to create your own folders like these!

I’ve done the work for you so you just have to gather the materials and print. Here are the items you might need (with affiliate links) so you can get started right away:

Items needed for this project

• Daily Folder Labels
• Poly Twin Pocket Folders (with 3 Prongs)
• Slash Pockets  | Alternative Divider Pockets
• Clear Packing Tape
• Calendars/Book Logs

Wonder if it really works in kindergarten?

Well, it did for me. But here’s what another teacher shared recently with me after she used it for a year…

“I used this system this past school year and I LOVED it! I love giving my kinders age-appropriate responsibilities and this is a great way to do that while also saving me the headache of daily folder stuffing.” – Sara

While this folder is amazing – it won’t teach itself.

Teach students how to use their folders

Since I created this system, I knew I needed a way to easily show my students what papers went where on a daily basis.

Without me telling them every day.

That’s where my daily folder bulletin board came into play!

{silently sings *hallelujah*}

It was my solution to  never having to stuff papers again and it just became part of our end-of-the-day routine in kindergarten .

There you have my secrets to creating an awesome daily folder in kindergarten.

Here’s what another teacher who tried this folder organization said after implemeting it:

“I would always have trouble with the parents and students understanding the [traditional] 2-pocket folder. Somehow I had some that would lose their work and/or informational papers from the school or our PTC. The simple addition of the mail pocket is heaven . The kids know exactly where to put their papers when packing up to go home and they know how to check their folder in the morning to see if there is anything to turn in! The parents this year have even stated how much easier it is for them to know that lunch money, classroom books, and such are being responsibly handled by their little ones! Many of my parents left the letter explaining how the folder is used in the back pocket of the mail insert so that the babysitter or grandparent knows what to do if they are pinch-hitting for them. Thank you for making my life SO much EASIER!” – Tamra

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Leslie is the teacher behind KindergartenWorks . She believes in teaching kinders how to be pretty incredible along with teaching them to read, write and think for themselves. She enjoys drinking hot tea, making mud pies with her four kids and sharing what she's learned with teachers.

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I am making a grade level change next year from 6th grade to Kinder. I taught Kinder 22 years, but I know things have changed a bit. I’m already looking for ideas and I cam across you. Thank you for the tips.

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One of the best ways to incorporate classroom folders into your teaching methods is to provide educational materials that your students will see every day. Our pocketed folders collection includes several designs with important references and checklists. By having students use these teaching tools for organizing their personal papers, they are repeatedly exposed to these details, so the lessons are reinforced throughout the year. Some of our most popular options in this category include math and science resource folders, which feature details like multiplication tables and STEM sentence starters. Other options include ELA folders, Spanish folders, and Common Core folders for each grade level. These resources are available in tri-fold three-pocket folders and handy four-pocket folders as well, which means more space for helpful reminders and references! Shop by grade level, and find the perfect set of binders, folders, and more for your classroom.

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Keep classroom communication organized with these take home folder ideas from teachers.

The take-home folder is one of the most important and essential elements in the home/school relationship. Often times, it’s your best tool for communicating with parents. If you can get your students in the habit of using it every day, it can really help your organization and communication in the classroom. We gathered up some of our favorite take-home folder ideas from teachers around the web. We hope they help inspire you in your classroom this year.

1. Lend a Hand This take home folder helps kids and parents stay organized in a really easy way. Your students can trace their hands in different colors and then paste them to the inside of the folder. This should help them get in the habit of what to keep and send back.

How do you organize and store your take-home folders?

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Perfect constant reminder for your early learners on so many fundamental facts that they are learning! From their name to their alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, days of the week and months! Essential for your kindergarteners or preschoolers!

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Helpful Tips for Kindergarten Take Home Folders

Parent communication is essential in supporting young children in kindergarten, but it can feel daunting to maintain back-and-forth daily communication with the parents of over 20 students! In this post, I’m sharing some helpful tips that will help you create a simple system for kindergarten take home folders.  You’ll be able to maintain consistent communication with families without the overwhelm!

Do We Still Need Kindergarten Communication Folders?

Platforms like SeeSaw allow parents and teachers to easily communicate while students share their daily digital work. Do we ACTUALLY need communication folders?

My answer is yes!  Take home folders for kindergarten allow students and their families to get in the habit of talking about school every evening.  They also encourage students to learn responsibility for taking care of their folders and turning them in each day.

6 Tips for Kindergarten Take Home Folders

Adding communication folders to your classroom routine can be a great way to keep parents up to speed on what is going on in the classroom, but the nuts and bolts of a folder system can seem overwhelming for busy kindergarten teachers.  Here are some helpful things to consider as you set up your own folder system.

1. Create a Routine

One of the most important parts of having a simple communication folder setup is to create a routine.  I like to start using take home folders as soon as possible in the school year, so that it becomes a regular part of each family’s after-school routine.  I have found that families start the year excited about checking backpacks and referencing schedules, so I definitely try to use that momentum to help build that habit!  

The next part of a take-home folder routine is to have a consistent procedure for students to turn in their folders each morning.  Whether it’s a turn-in tub on the back table or a designated folder collector, find a method that works within your morning routine.  The more predictable the routine, the more sustainable it will be!

Finally, make sure that you set aside time in your day to check and prep the take home folders.  By keeping this routine as one of the top priorities in your schedule, it is more likely to stick!

2. Make it Last

Having a routine that lasts for the whole year is important, but you need the actual folders to last, as well! Take home folders receive a lot of wear and tear throughout the year, so I like to use the plastic poly folders whenever possible.  They are less likely to end up squashed at the bottom of backpacks or destroyed by pets and liquids. Plus, I never think it’s a bad thing when something can be wiped down with cleaner, so that’s a bonus of using poly folders.

3. Label, Label, Label!

Keeping your take home folders labeled is an easy way to simplify your communication folder routine.  You can add a large label on the front with the student name to make quick work of passing out folders. If you use poly folders, you can use large mailing labels for the front to make sure they stay put!

It’s also helpful to label the inside pockets of the folder so that parents can clearly see what should be “LEFT at Home” and what should “Come RIGHT Back.”  This is another part of the take home folder routine that will become habit for parents. It’s a very simple way to communicate what to do with the papers being sent home each day.

(If you would like a set of FREE labels for take home folders, you can find some here .)

4. Keep the Folder Filled

One of the quickest ways to derail a communication folder routine is to send home a folder with nothing inside.  After a couple of days of opening a folder full of nothing, families will simply stop checking. Does this mean you need to find something to add to the folder on a “light news” day? Absolutely not!

One way to make sure that there is always helpful information in your communication tool is to use a folder with prongs.  (So that means the ideal take home folder is a two-pocket poly folder with three prongs.) You can keep helpful reference information attached to the folder, so it doesn’t disappear on either side of the communication chain.  This means that the folder will never be truly empty, important reference information won’t be misplaced, and families will stay in the routine of checking the folder each day.

5. Allow for Flexibility

In order for a take home folder system to work, it needs to be sustainable.  Switching up the monthly calendar every time there’s a new addition or change to the schedule is the opposite of sustainable!  I've found that the easiest way to allow for flexibility is to use a weekly communication log, as well.

The monthly calendar provides a birds-eye-view of the month, with important reminders that are unlikely to change, like days with no school. Then the week-at-a-glance schedule provides the opportunity to communicate additional information to families as it comes up throughout the month. It can also share learning goals for the week, suggestions for at-home practice, and more!

6. Use Consistent Colors

This is a simple but effective tip for take home folders: Use consistent paper colors! By printing off your regular communication tools on the same color paper each week, parents will know exactly what to look for each time they open the folder.  The other benefit of this is that important flyers and papers will easily stand out against the colors that are used each week.

More Kindergarten Take Home Folder Tips

Would you like to see more details about how I have used kindergarten take home folders in my classroom?  Check out this video, where I walk you through the specifics of my take home folder printables .

Kindergarten Take Home Folder Printables

You can find all of the take home folder printables shown above in the money-saving Parent Communication Editable Forms Bundle! Would you like to take a closer look at what’s included in this bundle of helpful parent communication resources? You can find it in the Teaching Exceptional Kinders shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers .

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