The wiggles. Not so much something to curb, but accept. A book they love to read in circle time on the carpet, in small groups on pillows,… Read more “Reading Time Ideas”
Decolonizing Teaching: Pt 1
How do we achieve real awareness, diversity, and inclusiveness in our classrooms, teaching styles, and personal educational philosophies? How do we prevent ourselves from treating the way… Read more “Decolonizing Teaching: Pt 1”
S is for Spring
My latest curriculum has been about Spring, which encompasses a lot of things that the kids have shown interest in. We have extended our learning from last… Read more “S is for Spring”
Positive Reinforcement
Preschool aged children have brains that are still developing. Their logic centers and sense of empathy are still forming, and need guidance from adults in their lives… Read more “Positive Reinforcement”
Making Connections
We started making our own ABCs to go around the room, to work on fine motor skills as well as literacy. In our class we have some… Read more “Making Connections”
Teaching Black History Month
In January, I prepared materials for Martin Luther King Jr Day. I have 8 four-year-olds in my class, so I expected a limited attention span. However, despite… Read more “Teaching Black History Month”
What Does “Emergent” Mean?
What does “emergent” mean when it comes to teaching and curriculum? Emergent means the ideas for the lesson plans form a little more organically. The ideas come… Read more “What Does “Emergent” Mean?”