Tag Archives: preschool
Preschoolers and “Weapon Play”
A block, a stick, a paintbrush…preschoolers are an inventive bunch and can turn almost anything into a weapon. “Look! Our firetruck has plenty of bombs on it!” “Bang! I shoot-ed you!” “Let’s get those bad guys!” I am a complete … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged blocks, preschool, teachable moments, tough topics, weapons, weapons play
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“Hands On” Art
The first child picked up the brush and dunked it in the paint. As the paint dripped off onto her hand she ran the brush back and forth spreading a thick coat all over her hand and arm. She was … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Museum Education
Tagged art, engaging, everyday, hands on, paint, planning, preschool, teachable moments
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Setting Expectations
“Setting expectations” is part of classroom management 101. What they mean is, getting the kids comfortable with the routines and with how they are supposed to behave at various points in the day. What I think is often left … Continue reading
The Gift of Time
Young children can do amazing things when they have the time. You’ll read article after article talking about how we over schedule our kids and we need to slow down and simplify. However, I think it goes even farther then … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education, Uncategorized
Tagged blocks, engaging, everyday, learning through play, play, preschool, teachable moments, time
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First Day/Last Day
This picture is a reminder to myself that children develop in fast leaps and in slow and steady climbs. On the right it says “My Last Day of School” and is filled with the careful script of my almost-four-year-old. On … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood Education
Tagged art, child development, preschool, teachable moments, writing
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But When Will They WRITE?!?
The picture is a little blurry, but let me see if I can “set the scene” for you. In the bath the other night my 3.5 year old was playing with a squirt bottle. “LOOK Mama!” He shouted excitedly “I … Continue reading
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Tagged books, everyday, litearcy, preschool, reading, teachable moments, toddler, writing
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L is for Lunch Counter
Your online “brand” is carefully curated. You put out information the way you want it to be shared. You try to shape the narrative, so to speak, of your life. This….is not on message. It is not a well organized … Continue reading
Snow Day Bingo
My 3.5 year old loves to watch TV. I don’t blame him, I like it too. But it can make things tricky when we are stuck inside. “Can I watch TV? No? WHEN can I watch TV?” Put that on … Continue reading
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Tagged bingo, homemade, Parents, preschool, reward chart, snow, snow day
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New Years Resolution
Asking for help is not my forte. When it comes to my job (both Cabinet of Curiosities and stay-at-home Mom) I feel like I shouldn’t inconvenience anyone or else, what? I don’t deserve to work? I shouldn’t have any of … Continue reading
Posted in Cabinet of Curiosities-Updates
Tagged everyday, infant, Parents, planning, preschool, teachable moments, tough topics
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Red- Michael Hall
Most education articles and books focus on how to help kids understand difficult concepts in concrete age appropriate ways. Sometimes though, it is the adults who need that even more. “Red” by Michael Hall is a clear reminder that every … Continue reading
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