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Category Archives: behavior
The Importance Of Play
We all hear that play is important for children. I know it’s important. It’s their work; how they learn to make friends, negotiate, solve problems with objects, and solve problems with other children. Play is having fun, and it’s also … Continue reading
Halloween at School
Halloween at school is Pajama Day! Everyone wears PJs, teachers included. Of course there’s a (wonderful) method behind our madness. Costumes can be scary for some children, and how cool is it to wear your pajamas to school! We also … Continue reading
A Snapshot in My Classroom This Week
Teachers read aloud to children – all the time. Children model what they see. Reading is pleasure. Jennie
The Autoharp
I had just met the children. The classroom was overflowing with eager parents and not-so-eager children. New + big + different = scary. For fifteen minutes we looked at each other, me smiling and children with big worried eyes. The … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Inspiration, joy, Kindness, music, preschool, Singing, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder, young children
Tagged Autoharp, Early Education, music, music and children, preschool, Singing, Teachers connecting with children, the power of music
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Gloria and Lucca, ‘Livin’ the Dream’
Everybody loves Gloria! Gloria’s social life and adventures with children are a natural result of what happens when good friends connect. Children beg to take Gloria home for the weekend. Her journal is packed with wonderful stories and photos of … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Giving, Gloria, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Gloria, Imagination, journal writing, Kindness, teaching with puppets, teaching young children
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The Important Things For Children
Nature is a teacher. Children learning to love and to care when they hold baby chicks. Their world suddenly becomes joyous. A trip to a farm. Doing things you have never done. Riding a tractor. And driving a tractor. Thrilling. … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, Early Education, Inspiration, Learning About the World, Nature, self esteem, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Baby chicks, Farm, Nature, Nature is a teacher, Tractor
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Just Let Our Kids Play
This is an outstanding article by Stephen Marche about letting children play (parents, step aside) and a new park in New York- Play:ground. Plenty of research and common sense, here. 5 Stars on this one! We need to stop worrying … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, Early Education, Imagination, Learning About the World, Nature, self esteem, Teaching young children, wonder, young children
Tagged child growth and development, childrens' playgrounds, how children learn and grow, Just let kids play, parenting, self esteem, taking risks
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