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Tag Archives: preschool
My Preschooler, Then and Now
Then Now I love all my students. Sometimes students ‘stick’ with me for a while, returning to visit and be a guest reader. Sometimes students stick around for a long time, visiting the classroom, and then including me in their … Continue reading
Play is Important – Here’s Why
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
Posted in Imagination, Inspiration, Play, preschool, Uncategorized, young children
Tagged Children's play, Early Education, Play, preschool, the importance of play, young children
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The New School Opening… Part 3
Emmett painted this picture of walking into school on the first day. Do you see the sun? That came straight from Emmett’s heart. Yes, there was even more that happened over the first days of school. On our science table … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, picture books, preschool, School, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Anno's Counting Book, children's books, Djembe, Early Education, emergent curriculum, Inspiration, Moving into a new school, preschool, The Stop Game
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A Christmas Tradition – The Sticky Bun Lady
For thirty-something years, the sticky bun lady has delivered her treats to my house. It started when her girls were preschoolers in my class. Every Christmas Eve she would arrive, much like Santa. She never missed a year. I was … Continue reading
Gloria’s First Day at School
It happens every year. Gloria comes to school, and children are wide-eyed. Silent. Maybe scared. And somehow, she becomes a friend. Well, not exactly. She becomes herself, and children want to be her friend. It started with Eddie. He was … Continue reading
More Valentines For Gloria
The Valentine cards for Gloria kept coming. The plan was to make and decorate cards for our families, Yet children made cards for Gloria – first. All on their own. We watched the magic of giving happen. ”No act of … Continue reading
A Walk Down Memory Lane – Photos Tell the Stories
I have been plugging away at deleting photos from my media library, because I am close to using up my available space. I know, it’s only a photo, but as I scroll through the photos, every one has been a … Continue reading
Posted in American flag, Author interview, children's books, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Gloria, history, Inspiration, military, Nature, picture books, play performances, preschool, quilting, Teaching young children, The Arts
Tagged children's books, Early Education, Inspiration, My best blog photos, Photo highlights in the classroom, Photos over the years of teaching, preschool, teaching young children
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Early Morning Dad
Bright and early, Dad and his son arrive at school to play in my classroom before classes begin. No morning rush. Putting a puzzle together for a short while is far more important. I long to go back in time … Continue reading
The Real Meaning of Christmas
Our astronaut / veteran / Navy Captain / pen-pal has been ill and hospitalized. I had to tell the children. Life can throw you a bunch of curves, and learning how handle adversity is a life lesson. That’s why I … Continue reading