Staying connected to your students is simple to do!
I never thought there would come a day when I would be encouraging young children to join me for a story, song, and activity online but that is exactly what [...]
Why your students should be on the front page news
Every week, a small newspaper from my local area shows up in my mailbox. This week, the newspaper featured a group of Kindergarteners learning how to make a human pyramid [...]
Where to get the BEST inspiration for your early childhood classroom
Do you ever find yourself stuck when it comes to coming up for new ideas or deciding which idea to use when you are planning for your classroom? This is [...]
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 [...]
Messy hands and paint stained clothes
When preparing your classroom its ok to get your hands a little messy and to leave with paint stained clothes. As the school year is approaching, we have been working [...]
Powerful words to say instead of “good job!”
Thoughtful and meaningful ways to acknowledge the efforts of your students When one of my preschool students shares with me something they have made or done, my automatic response is almost [...]
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.
Please pass the orange
With the winter days still around, it is nice to bring a little color into the classroom right now. This past week we have been exploring oranges and we definitely had [...]
Tips for finding resources for your preschool classroom
My favorite tips for finding resources for the Preschool Classroom at either no cost or low cost!
Learning about clean hands at the hand washing station
Learning how to wash hands with a hand washing station! A fun way to explore and learn about the simple everyday processes in your classroom!