Managing biting in the toddler environment
See what the experts had to say on Bam Radio about how to address biting in the early childhood classroom.
View ArticleThe things we learn at teacher workshops
A little look at a Teach Preschool workshop and a few terrific ideas for Teacher Door Prizes!
View ArticleFirst Times: 21 days of gratitude
This is a note to encourage you as you participate in the many first time experiences of the children in your care...
View ArticleNational Adoption Month: A parent’s perspective on diversity in the early...
How does your classroom reflect the families in your care? Read this unique perspective of one parent and what she hopes to find!
View ArticleReady for Kindergarten
Ready for Kindergarten offers simple to follow guidance and tips for where to focus your energy, how to support the learning that naturally takes place, and how to make the most of your child's...
View ArticleUsing pretend versus real tools in preschool – let’s talk about it
Let's talk about the use of real tools versus pretend tools in preschool! I am sure you have your own thoughts on the subject!
View ArticleJust 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."
View ArticleFive simple classroom lessons we can learn from a plastic Easter egg
Plastic Easter eggs inspire this post about what kinds of things you choose to add and keep in your classroom!
View ArticleSelf-Regulation: the #1 skill for success in school and life!
As part of our summer book study on Challenging Behaviors, we are discussing self-regulation today! It is the number one skills for success in school and life!
View ArticleLearn the when, why, and how of modeling inspiration in preschool
A well designed Invitation to Play (paint, cook, draw, etc…) will help the teacher capture a child’s attention. Whether the process involves cutting, building, writing, sorting, or painting – we can...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between interruptions and interactions?
When a preschooler speaks out during circletime, is that an interruption or an interaction? Stick with me on this post for the next few minutes and then decide for yourself! When I am sitting with a...
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What is the difference between interruptions and interactions?
When a preschooler speaks out during circletime, is that an interruption or an interaction? Stick with me on this post for the next few minutes and then decide for yourself! When I am sitting with a...
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The things we learn at teacher workshops
Every teaching workshop is different but they all have a way of inspiring you to go back into the classroom and try something new… I try to attend local workshops any chance I get, and at times, I even...
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First Times: 21 days of gratitude
This post is a little different than my usual classroom posts but I hope you will take a minute to read it to the end because it is both a little personal as well as meant to encourage you… I am a...
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Ready for Kindergarten
For parents, caregivers, and teachers, there is always that big question when a child is getting into the final years of his preschool experience. Will my child be ready for Kindergarten? Ready for...
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Using pretend versus real tools in preschool – let’s talk about it
A few months ago, I shared a post on how to turn a box into a fun little “Fix-It Box” for all those plastic hammers, saws, and nails that I have acquired over my years of teaching and parenting and...
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Just Playing : pop, pop, popcorn
Today, I am joining my fellow bloggers for a new series titled “Just Playing?” In order for this idea to work, it will need a little help from you all so I hope you jump on in and have fun… The Goal of...
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Five simple classroom lessons we can learn from a plastic Easter egg
While observing my students and my grandsons explore plastic eggs this week, I was struck with the many lessons a plastic Easter egg has to offer me as a teacher and thought I would break my thoughts...
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Self-Regulation: the #1 skill for success in school and life!
As our summer blog book study on Challenging Behaviors continues, I am thrilled to bring you a guest post written by Jenny Spencer and appreciate her for taking time out of her summer to prepare this...
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