We are back! Yay! It has been a fabulous day. We celebrated journeys 5th birthday And read books and played all morning. We even went outside. Once we got in […]
Welcome Back!
We needed to fit it all in today and since it was bitter cold and we didn’t go outside – we almost did. We had our tea party. Avery and […]
When Best Practices Shows Off
Best practice tells us that each child should be represented in our classrooms. I have the typical dark skinned baby dolls and “boy” dress up clothes and other cultural sensitive […]
If I was a snowflake …
Today has been a calm day. The children played. They were engaged in creative scenarios made up on their own. we couldn’t even tell it was a Monday – more […]
Self Regulation
Busy. Today was so busy. Many centers limit the number of children that can play in any given center. ( play area.) There are a number of reasons “ people” […]
Back in the Saddle
Today was our first day back since December 21. I saw problem solving. I saw struggling little girls handle it and become silly I saw cooperation. I saw creativity. It […]
Ornament Making and The Gingerbread Boy
We made two more ornaments today. I know. I know. Your child needs their own tree. I try to make sure they are keepsake worthy and sturdy for the years. […]
Coloring Sheets or No?
You guys hear me preach about allowing children continual access to art materials and blank paper. We have LOTS of that. Today Avery and Lucy were having a “let’s follow […]
Christmas Punch
Today is Wednesday and you know what that means. We cooked today. The first thing we put together was a Christmas punch. It’s 1/3 ginger ale 1/3 Hawaiian Punch and […]