Have you ever been plagued with worry over an incident in your classroom that you just needed to discuss with someone who would understand, not be involved in the situation and have great advice (maybe due to similar experiences)? Do you have a...
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Cultivating creativity and artistic expression by eliminating cookie cutter craft projects and encouraging one of a kind masterpieces has always been a classroom goal of mine. Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for pre-prepped...
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Building a sensory bin supply might seem overwhelming to some so here is an easy starter guide for beginners. For whatever reason I’ve always been drawn to sensory play. I have sensitivities of my own to certain textures, which most likely plays...
MoreBecause this is my website ,I get to pick the Very First Teacher Spotlight! Stephanie was my co-teacher the year I was freshly hired as a preschool teacher. I was clueless and lacked experience, but Steph did what she does best, used her magic...
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Math has never been a strong suit of mine. In fact, I’ve pretty much always hated it. Science is a close second, especially when math or any kind of equations are involved. It was during an annual Early Childhood Education (ECE) teaching...
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Teach/Review the 4 Seasons and how a cycle works Possible circle/center concepts: BugsPlantsFrogsSeedsGardeningParts of a flower (seed, roots, shoot/stem, leaves, seeds, petals)Life CyclesWeather What kind of weather do we have in the spring?Is...
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Teach/Review the 4 Seasons and how a cycle works Possible circle/center concepts: Animals that live in cold climates how do they survive? how do they stay warm? what do they eat? do they have shelter? weather what kind of weather do we have in...
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2019 was a year of learning new things. I guess it’s safe to say that every year will bring with it lessons, but this last year in particular felt like it really emphasized the importance of life and living. While life grew for the first time...
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