Provocations, what exactly are they? An invitation to learning. An activity that provokes thought. An interest that elicits a particular response. Provocations in the early years are activities and ideas that encourage the students to deepen their learning and renew their sense of wonder. This post is the first in
Children’s learning can be challenging to document, especially if the program fully embraces child-centered activities versus seat work.
Helping children develop future-ready skills through a discovery workshop is a key component in early education. Do you believe that preparing students for the future is our most important job as classroom teachers? Are you looking for a way to help your early learners develop those future-ready skills? Today my
Technology in the classroom looks more like a tool for data collection and less like a student activity. Especially in early education. Even more so in natural classrooms. Removing the large emphasis on technology in the classroom should be a shift for all early ed programs and not just natural
Digital teachers are those wanting to incorporate technology into their day. This play-based teacher has decided to become a digital teacher, at least in my own life! Don’t worry, all of my classroom activities are still based on what is right for my students; hands-on, real-world, play-based, experiences. I simply
Today I am excited to share with you a special GUEST POST all about SCHOOL GARDENS by my friend Dawn from Cultivating Exceptional Minds. Keep reading to hear her thoughts on school gardens… Ever thought about starting a garden but didn’t know the benefits of a school garden for your
Educators should always be supporting their own learning with professional development opportunities. So much has changed in the last 24 years of my journey through education. But as a firm believer in life long education, and professional development, I can attest to watching the pendulum swing back toward hands-on curriculum
Turning my Teacher Side Hustle into a Business Along with advanced degrees, and professional development opportunities, I have taken on numerous teacher side hustles every year. You know the one; where you purchase some kind of a kit as a money making opportunity. However, it isn’t long before it’s castoff
Ever wanted to take on a classroom pet, but your not really into creepy crawlies? Maybe you don’t have the space, or your students are too young? Maybe your administration has put the kibosh on the classroom pet plan. Whatever the reason you think classroom pets are a bad idea, I have a solution for you!
Literacy in and around my TK classroom has evolved over the years. Way back when I first started teaching literacy the norm was to focus on a single letter each week to gain phonemic awareness skills. The snack, crafts, activities, and dramatic play all revolved around this single letter. Our
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