Safe cleaning around the classroom
Are you the only one washing tables in your classroom? One of my students’ favorite ways to help around the classroom is cleaning off the
Are you the only one washing tables in your classroom? One of my students’ favorite ways to help around the classroom is cleaning off the
If you haven’t heard of this book, it’s adorable and our students loved it! Every month in the Honey Bee Hive, we share the best
Pretend play inspires imagination…that’s where the learning really begins. Our preschoolers are developing their interest and abilities in pretend play more and more throughout our
How asking purposeful questions can be an effective communication tool in the preschool classroom! Now that the children have settled into our morning routine, it
A great way for children to make sense of their world in the classroom! What is small world play? Small world play is an activity
The fall season is here and that means two words… Apple Pie! This day has by far been my favorite day in the preschool classroom.
Personalized art portfolios are a great way to document student growth and involve your children in the process! Our students have loved using dot dabbers,
A fun and interactive way to engage your students! One of our students brought in 3 of her 6 week old bunnies to the classroom
Your students will love the simple joys of discovering spectacular things! We read a book this week that inspired us to hunt for our own
Thanks to a rainy day, we were inspired… We had our whole day planned out. From the book we read to each activity we set
Bring flowers into art experiences in your classroom to create beautiful displays that ignite the senses! Our Pre-K class spent the week exploring, creating, and
Following the interests of your children makes learning meaningful! This idea was inspired by one of my students who loves construction trucks. When one of
Who would have thought that giving the students a basket full of loose parts would spark an artistic masterpiece. The preschool children have been learning
Bring nature into your classroom with this collaborative process! I don’t know about you all, but its raining acorns over here! So, we decided to
Are you looking for some loose parts inspiration? Here are some of the loose parts we keep in our block center. We keep four buckets
You are invited to a very special three-part video series for early childhood educators by Deborah Stewart, M.Ed. Over the past 6 weeks I’ve been
Every single morning, when the children arrive to school, there are two different sign-in routines. Our First Morning Routine Both of the routines are simple
Play-based learning doesn’t come home in a backpack by Deborah Stewart, M.Ed. My students have been with me for two weeks now and yet everyday,
The number one way to get students to listen to you. by Deborah Stewart, M.Ed. As I stood and watched the boys play in the
How to help children learn through play by Deborah Stewart, M.Ed. On the second day of school, one of my Pre-K students asked me, “Mrs.
A wonderful way to reflect on the learning and discoveries that take place in preschool! I have had the honor of working in multiple forms
While learning about the letter “P” we decided to explore with pizza! Pizza is an all-time favorite food for many preschoolers, and activities involving pizza
We want to share some ideas with you as you get ready to go back to school! As summer winds down and you prepare to
Cardboard yarn creations are a fun way to repurpose cardboard and build fine motor skills! This week, we decided to explore with yarn and enhance
Fourth of July is almost here! We have gathered some of our favorite ways to celebrate with young children. We love these ideas from fellow
Are your kids into bugs? We have some great ways to investigate bugs in your home or classroom. Our class really seems to be fascinated
Invitations to Draw are a wonderful way to spark creativity in young children! We are so excited to share with you the newest book by