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!
A new gadget for preschool
I love finding new gadgets for preschool like this staple-free stapler!
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!
Ten tips to dealing with those troubling transitions
Transitions can be a source of trouble in the classroom. Today, we are sharing a few tips for dealing with those troubling transitions...
The very best of 2013 from the kid blogging network
The very best kid ideas for 2013 are all in one place! Come and check them out!