End of Year Assessments

This morning we took time to do a bit of our dial three assessments. Year end is coming up soon. End of year assessments are not required but I do them so we can gauge…continue reading

Pre-kinder Visit and STEM

I wasn't sure what to highlight today. Two wonderful things happened. So why not talk about both ? This morning we had a scheduled visit with Mrs Frey , the Northside Counselor. She came to…continue reading

Autonomy

Providing children with a range of materials and resources from which they can freely choose allows them to exercise their independence and make their own decisions about what they will do. ... 'Children develop their…continue reading

Big Winds

I don't usually get too anxious weather events for some reason today I am feeling the need to be extra cautious. We had a quick tornado drill this morning so it is fresh in our…continue reading

Rough Housing

As I dive deeper and deeper into this new way of teaching I grow.  First it was the room arrangement and the different types of materials that we put out.   Then it was learning…continue reading

Art Our Way

Shared  from Extension.org   During the preschool years, many children show tremendous growth in their creative art abilities. Child care providers can support children’s artistic development by planning art activities that encourage preschoolers' developing art…continue reading

Confidence

I think the thing I love the most about this time of year is the confidence that flows from our littles. They just blossom and own all the new things they are able to do.…continue reading

Routine Helps

Seriously, the Monday after a holiday usually filled with candy and its RAINING?  Not to mention Holly arranged a while ago to accompany Kilee on a field trip.  I like to accommodate her being with…continue reading

Literacy “Work” Happens

This is a list of indicators from the Arkansas Kindergarten Readiness scale under the literacy section.   Emergent Literacy Engagement in Literacy Experiences and Understanding of Books and Stories G Listens, tells and engages in…continue reading

Here’s Your Rabbit !

I don't know how many of you follow me on my personal social media pages but I shared a blog the other day about a paper plate bunny. Here is an excerpt from that blog…continue reading