Sustainable Preschool Classroom Art for Earth Day and Beyond
Last year, in honor of Earth Day, April’s blog post introduced picture books that inspire recycled art. The post triggered for me a...
“Supporting Preschool Children’s Inquiry.”
The past couple of blog posts have covered how to let preschool children determine the themes they study and how to guide them to create...
Following the Child: Giving Preschoolers Input in What They Want to Learn.
When I was a public elementary school teacher, I used a three-column graphic organizer called a KWL chart to engage students in learning...
Planning for Inquiry in Preschool: How to Decide What to Teach
Parents and fellow practitioners often ask what curriculum I use in my forest preschool program. The reality is that there is no such...
Nature Preschools' Impact on Young Children's Learning: The Research
During a recent interview for a local magazine article on outdoor schools, I was asked how I would reassure parents who might be worried...
PRESCHOOL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Starting out with a fun bang....We sang and danced the communication skills (pre-pandemic). After learning the tune and the steps that...
