Discover how you can facilitate trust with a smile
There was a special moment in my classroom that taught me the power of a smile and how a smile has the power to facilitate trust. I was [...]
This is why you should huddle up with your students
There are so many things you can do to help facilitate a sense of community in your classroom so I am going to give you a specific task [...]
I cannot sit crisscross-applesauce with my hands in my lap
For the life of me, I cannot sit crisscross-applesauce with my hands in my lap. My legs were not designed to bend in sharp angles and I [...]
How do you find inspiration in the downtime?
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 [...]
Play, Make, Create: A Process-Art Handbook
When I first came across Meri Cherry's blog, I was blown away with how she approached art! And now, I am excited to introduce to you Meri's new book, "Play-Make-Create [...]
Discovering imagination with chalk
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 [...]
Everything in this new book is now on my to do list!
If you haven't heard me say this before, then let me tell you now. I LOVE process art, especially for the early childhood classroom. One of my biggest Ah-ha moments [...]
This is NOT a box!
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 [...]
Recycled art in preschool
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 [...]
An outdoor game inspired Father’s Day
Our students love playing outside, especially with their dads. Every school year, I have the pleasure of choosing the "theme" for our Father's Day celebration. Usually, I will go by [...]