Play-based, Hands On Learning…and Sometimes Feet On!

Ok, so we’re play-based, hands on. What does that mean?  They play all day?  The answer is… yes and no.  My challenge as an Early Childhood educator (aka preschool teacher!) is to come up with strategies that involve whole body movement, sensory experiences, creative thinking and fun… that teach specific skills that will prepare a…

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Bald Eagles!

Our recent study of bald eagles is another topic that has been child-led and based on children’s interests and needs. It all started with an eagle cam. We started by periodically viewing the eagle cam at Berry College in Georgia. We saw the eagles sitting on the eggs. I emailed the link home to parents,…

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Wacky Wednesday 2014

Yesterday was full of wackiness and music, as our classroom was turned (sometimes literally) upside down for Wacky Wednesday. Nothing was in its usual spot: the sign-in was by the windows and the dress-up was by the door! The bookcases were full of animals and the refrigerator was full of books! The calendar said it was May,…

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