Play has the power to transform your children and their families too
A dear friend of my daughter called me super excited because she was going to finally leave her job teaching elementary age children and stay home with her two and [...]
A dear friend of my daughter called me super excited because she was going to finally leave her job teaching elementary age children and stay home with her two and [...]
When my daughter was nine years old, she started her first figure skating class. She took to the ice right away and loved it. Before long, we got her a [...]
I took my dog Benji to the vet the other day. As we sat and waited for the doctor to come into the room, Benji began to sniff the floor [...]
On the second day of school, one of my Pre-K students asked me, “Mrs. Stewart, can I play over there?” He was pointing to the science center where there were [...]
In the early childhood classroom, the use of music and fingerplays has a way of capturing children’s attention and leading them towards success throughout the day. Let me tell [...]
Having a Meet the Teacher Day can really get the school year off to a great start. Meet the Teacher Day is a simple way to invite your students and [...]
If I'm being honest, one of the biggest struggles for me during the summer is finding my inspiration. I love being a teacher and working with my students. But, sometimes [...]
The book "Chalk" by Bill Thompson is a great addition to any classroom library. It's a book that inspires imagination within the students and the teacher. We love reading this [...]
One of our favorite books to read to our students is "Not a Box" by Antoinette Portis. The wonderful thing about this book is that there are so many fun [...]
This recycled art activity was such a fun process! I don't know about you, but coming across good quality cardboard isn't cheap. Most of the time we use cardboard display [...]