Every. Stinking. Holiday I forget how much I loathe teacher directed crafts. I know y’all love them as parents so it’s so hard for me. This is how it goes […]
Cornbread and Butter
To children, the world of cooking is magical. We combine all kinds of ingredients, then stir, simmer , boil, or bake and presto! – Something delicious is created! Being asked […]
Math Moments
In every classroom, at any time during the day, the potential for a math moment exists. Our room is one big learning center where strands of mathematical discovery are continually […]
The Fine Art of Daydreaming
Many adults think a child’s mind and body should be continually busy. They believe that only when kids are doing something are they really learning. But a tendency to over […]
Helping children make decisions
Helping children learn to make decisions is challenging for parents and teachers . Children do not always make the wisest choices. Occasionally, however, experiencing the consequences of a poor decision […]
Creativity vs Crafts
I know we have had this conversation many times but the holidays are a great time for the reminder. Remember when you attempted to put together your child’s first instructions […]
Children and Nature
When I looked at the projected temperatures for the day I knew it was going to be very warm. I knew it might be our last chance to get to […]
Write Before Your Child’s Eyes
Children learn about writing by observing people who already know how and by participating with those people in simple writing experiences. Parents and older siblings serve as models for children, […]