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by Jacki Leader / June 4, 2020
Fun & Learning with Chalk Art As I sit down to write this blog, we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone, including our children, have been cooped up, house bound and are dealing with major cabin fever. The one outlet my family and I have been tapping into is going outdoors. Nature […]
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by Jacki Leader / May 21, 2020
Mathematics is the science of patterns, and nature exploits just about every pattern that there is. — Ian Stewart This profound quote illustrates the connection between math and nature. Nature supplies us with wondrous examples of math: the hexagon of a honeycomb, the spiral of a seashell, or the symmetry of a butterfly’s wing. […]
by Michelle Pleasant / March 4, 2020
The most important teachers in a child’s life are their families at home. Although children spend a large amount of their time at school, it is not a replacement for the learning, love, encouragement, and reinforcement they receive from family and personal support systems. Ask any classroom teacher you know, and they will reassure you […]
by Patty Fisher / February 19, 2020
I have one question to ask: As an early education teacher, do you see outside time as a friend or foe? Wrangling coats, hats, gloves, and other articles of clothing for winter outdoor play takes half of the scheduled time to be outside, so why do this arduous task for such little return? Is outside […]
by Jacki Leader / January 29, 2020
The perfect pirouette of a ballerina, the art of a sculpture, or the gravity defying layup of a basketball player. What do these three people have in common? They all possess bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Howard Gardner defines bodily-kinesthetic intelligence as a person’s ability to understand and move their bodies. People with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence learn by movement […]
by Michelle Pleasant / October 30, 2019
Language development is one of the most important skills children learn through play. Children are learning how to interact with the world. They’re honing their ability to understand others and to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs. The preschool playground presents a unique opportunity to encourage language development and generalize skills. Interaction with adults and […]
by Jacki Leader / September 11, 2019
“Music is the art of thinking with sounds.” – Jules Combarieu Many years ago, I had a boy in my program who loved to dump out the toys in the bins, turn the bins over, and drum to his heart’s content. He would use paintbrushes, pencils or his hands to make his rhythmic patterns. He […]
by Michelle Pleasant / July 10, 2019
First, what is sensory play? Sensory play is play that engages children in activities that stimulate one or more of their senses. This includes sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, and movement. It creates an opportunity for children to learn about their environment and bodies through experimentation. Sensory play builds new connections in the brain. It […]
by Jacki Leader / June 5, 2019
One of my favorite nature advocates, Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, explains the importance of children’s connections to nature below: “Wonder is when you are 3-4 years old, you go out in your backyard, find a rock, turn it over and realize you are not alone in the universe. […]
by Tracey Hill / May 28, 2019
Wash the Playground Let’s Wash, Wash, Wash, Wash the Playground. Children love to help in any kind of way they can. Giving toddlers washcloths and towels and letting them wipe the slides and equipment provides them with loads of fun. Talk Time: Talk about and describe the things that are on the playground. Examples: The […]
by Stephanie Ginter / May 22, 2019
Spring is underway, and it’s a great time to be outside breathing the fresh air, feeling the warmth of the sun, listening to the birds sing, and seeing the beauty of the trees and flowers. What a great opportunity for outdoor learning on the natural playground! The Adventurous Child Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (created by Lydia […]
by Jacki Leader / April 18, 2019
Spring is upon us, and our senses will be barraged with the sights and sounds of the changing season. What a great time to explore the emergence of spring through our 5 senses! Consider ways to welcome spring with these opportunities you can offer children utilizing their senses. Sight As spring arrives, there will […]
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