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There are many types of noise in a classroom. There are happy noises, noises of discovery and learning, as well as joyful noises of laughter. Then... There's that other noise. The one that travels up the spine and causes Administrators and staff to seek Read More...
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We are all about affordable learning materials in our preschool classroom. "I Spy" bottles are the perfect creation and can be used in so many different ways! Language Development can be hands on and exciting for kids! Here are just a few ways we use Read More...
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"But, The room was clean a second ago!" It's the beginning of the year and kids are flinging Lego's and dumping baskets of tinker toys. Your vision of children blissfully and serenely ogling over toys and learning materials has now fallen flat like a Read More...
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There are so many things to think about besides posting up bulletin boards, cubby tags and tying shoes. But what? We remember those first time teacher jitters. This back to school checklist really helped me. I was sure to ask veteran teachers for tips Read More...
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Simple fine motor exercises for kids can be very simple! Rummaging a bit through the kitchen cabinets and drawer for these materials are as easy as 1,2,3! Beans come in all sizes shapes and textures! Here is a great green activity that is fun and will Read More...
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"Painting is just another way of keeping a diary." ~Pablo Picasso Tired of the same old printing activities? Before you draw a chalk outline around you art curriculum and call it kaput keep in mind that there are always fresh ideas live on the blogosphere Read More...
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Kids love paint! We thought of some ideas for painting with kids besides the old stand by of paint brushes we always put out! Ger ready, get set.....GO! Paint with Everything But the Brush: Q-tips or cotton swabs Cotton Balls Fingers Toes Rags Toothpick Read More...
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Sewing helps with hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, even pre-writing skills. It's a great activity but with young children we worry about needles. We found a great safe and inexpensive way to get kids started on sewing! Make Your Own Activities Read More...
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We live to have plants in the classroom. There are so many ways to make terrariums and we have done some in a huge tank as a class and others in small soda bottles. We have even created themed terrariums by putting small plastic animals, dinosaurs or Read More...
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I love the look of watercolors. It is a very soothing activity for kids to do when they will be indoors and away from the elements. I had often thought of ways to extend on watercolors and finally found a way. I'm sure it's not original but it's a great Read More...
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I know I have a difficult time reading maps. I still agonize over which way is north or or south. I will usually get frustrated and ask for visual landmarks. My word maps consist of, "If you pass the yellow dog in the yard you have gone too far, go just Read More...
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"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." ~Lao Tzu Kids love the outdoors. But even the great outdoors can get boring if we don't plan ahead with our little ones. I remember my mother telling me to go outside and play but what did that Read More...
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"Feelings are much like waves, we can't stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf." ~Jonatan Mårtensson Helping young children to be socially aware has always been a passion of ours. I was said by Professor James Heckman (Noble Prize winning Read More...
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"No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure." ~Emma Goldman I had once began to get a bit overwhelmed with teaching when Read More...
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"Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music." ~William Stafford We have some very popular fingerplays with kids in the preschool program. Here are just a few we never get tired of! Popular Fingerplays and Songs in Preschool: Read More...
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