Play is the process by which children are learning
"Play gives children the chance to practice what they are learning." This quote by Fred Rogers is one that I have always enjoyed and strive to keep in mind as I plan for each day in my classroom.
Baby it’s cold outside
I sure hope this message finds you safe and warm because I know many of you are in the middle of currently preparing for or dealing with blizzard or other stormy conditions. Here [...]
Just Playing : pop, pop, popcorn
Play is a critical part of early learning and yet it is easy to overlook the complex learning that is taking place and dismiss child's play as nothing but "just play."
The Olympic closing ceremony : promoting and celebrating the hopes and dreams of young children
Come and see all the amazing ways you can promote the hopes and dreams of young children and celebrate their achievements!
The paper framework of play
Inviting new learning through simple materials and time to explore...
Exploring birds that are not-alike in preschool
Today was a wonderful exploration of birds and nests but this post also shares a few observations on creating a successful preschool experience.
Our play dough is under construction in preschool
We pulled out the play dough and accessories but our construction workers had a better idea...
Painting with Eric Violette and a preschooler
I had a few special guests stay at my house this past week. Eric Violette, the guy from the free credit report . com commercials, and his fellow band members [...]
Reading spaces for a toddler
A great way to create a toddler's interest in children's books is to integrate books into their play environment. Often times, we get stuck with the idea that books belong [...]
Starting with the activity and ending with the book in preschool
I have almost always started our day with circle time in preschool. I choose a great children's book along with other conversation sparkers that ultimately branch out into a variety [...]