What is emergent literacy? The reading or literacy skills and behaviors that develop early and through play rather than direct instruction. These emergent literacy skills
Butterfly gardens, hummingbird plants, and saving the honey bees- OH MY! When I embarked on my outdoor classroom journey I knew I wanted to incorporate
How do I encourage classroom prayer and a deeper faith in the classroom setting? By modeling it of course, and giving the children something to
When planning learning provocations it is best to follow the interests of the students. If you find that your students are interested in dinosaurs, trains,
What are STEM activities for early learners? STEM activities, specifically characterized by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, are not new to classrooms. Teachers have been
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
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
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
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
Nature-loving educator, early childhood mentor, and self-proclaimed creepy crawlie enthusiast.
For nearly two decades, I’ve helped early educators reimagine what’s possible inside traditional classrooms—supporting play, nature, and calm in environments that often feel anything but.
But that isn’t where my journey started…
There are a lot of programs that teach play.
Some that teach nature.
And plenty that promise to help you “hack” your schedule.
But Teach the TK Way is the only method that does all three—
with full support for traditional classrooms, district expectations, shared spaces, and real-life teachers.
Here, you don’t have to choose between worksheets and wonder.
You don’t have to burn out trying to fit someone else’s vision.
We work with what you have—and grow something beautiful from there.
Grab the Workbook HERE