Maybe it is because I like to read in dramatic voices, or maybe it is because I love watching little ones fall in love with stories and authors... whatever the reason- Read Aloud Time is very important to me!
While going through...
Procedure: a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
As preschool teachers, we do procedures all day long.
It may not feel like we’re doing some super technical medical procedure, but we often find ourselves carrying out a series of actions in a certain order day...
Does your school host a Meet the Teacher or Back to School Night? Getting a chance to meet our little learners before they start on the first day of school is exciting! The room is all fresh and organized, you are feeling ready to jump back in- it’s back to school excitement! But,...
When I was a Parent Educator, I had many families that asked about when their child would show a preference in hand domination. I personally, am right handed. Can't do a darn thing with my left! My best friend from childhood is a lefty, but she could do lots of things with her...
Kids love pizza! I created this Pretend Pizza Shop in our Dramatic Play Center for my little pizza eaters! My littles love to pretend to be Chef’s in the Pizza Shop. I love that they are working together, negotiating roles and role-playing. Another bonus to this Pizza Shop set is the...
Read Aloud time is my all-time favorite time of the day.
Things that I included in this Construction Zone Drama Center:
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The importance of communication is huge.
If we want parents to work with us, we must communicate what is going on in the classroom. Newsletters help us do just that.
In the past, I always created a newsletter on the...
Assessment is a common practice that helps educators see the progress of student growth and also see where more support may be needed.
Have you put your assessment results to work?
Much of the education world is focused on...