How does music build STEM skills?
How does music teach STEM skills? Well before I go one step further, let's be sure you know what STEM stands for. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, [...]
Before you plan your next preschool math lesson, read this!
Before you start planning your next preschool math lesson, take a minute and read this... In a recent Bam Radio interview titled, "Math Phobia; Repeat After Me, "I Am Good At [...]
Turning troublesome transitions into triumph
There is one time of day in my classroom that I would call the biggest transition of our day and it falls just before we head outside to play. You [...]
Why your preschoolers should play with blocks
Have you ever heard someone say, "All they ever want to do is play in the block center!" Well I have some news about the block center that just might surprise you. [...]
Powerful words to say instead of “good job!”
When one of my preschool students shares with me something they have made or done, my automatic response is almost always to say, "good job!" But as you will hear in this [...]
Here’s the scoop on crafts versus art in preschool
I just finished listening to the Bam Radio Show titled, "Arts versus Crafts in ECE: Which Matters Most?" The guest speaker was author MaryAnn Kohl who has written a whole collection of [...]
Say goodbye to calendar time!
I know - calendar time is a tradition. It's something you've always done. It's something that you just never want to give up. I get that. But as you can see [...]
Tips for building a sense of community in the preschool classroom
At the top of your list of priorities needs to be building a sense of community in your classroom. Come and see these tips on how to build community!
What does STEM look like in preschool and what is STEM anyway?
Exploring the term STEM and its use in early learning along with Rae Pica, Lilian Katz, and Sherri Killins.
Helping young children develop self-control
Teaching children self-control doesn't have to be complex but it does need to be a goal in any preschool classroom!