How to help children learn through play
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 [...]
Planting our beautiful flowers in play dough
I have enjoyed sharing the interactive books of Christie Matheson with my pre-k class over the past few weeks. As with most books we share with the children, we like [...]
Water play their way
Following the children's lead has led to new kinds of waterplay!
Ten terrific ways to get the most out of water play
Discover these terrific tips for how to get the most out of water play!
6 ways to encourage writing in preschool
Get your students excited about writing in fun and interesting ways! There are many different ways to encourage writing skills with preschool aged children. Today, I am going to share [...]
The reflection table
I love to find things to use in my classroom that invite curiosity or renew interest in an old activity. Today, I want to introduce you to what I like to call "the reflection table."
Sink or Float: an exploration with nature
Exploring the concept of floating vs. sinking with the help of nature items we collected around our preschool!
Six unique ways to use scrap wood in preschool
There are so many wonderful ways preschoolers can explore scrap wood. Stop by and see some of the unique ways we are exploring in our classroom!
Tools for play inspire the desire to write
Inspiring young children to write by partnering tools for play in preschool...
Squeezable and colorful water play
Exploring squeezable colored water play fun in preschool!