One of our favorite items to use during center time in preschool is the light table. Kids love things that light up - shoes, glow sticks or fun night lights - light brings another element of interest. When I put a light table in our preschool classroom, it was an easy sell....
I love finding new ways to build relationships with my little students. I am a true believer that strong positive student relationships are the backbone of success for individual students and our classroom as a whole.
And while I have lots of ideas for building relationships with students, I...
Teaching preschool in a play-based way can sometimes leave those outside of it wondering when the academic learning pieces come in. But, those of us who practice and love play-based learning know that we use other times to bring in academic skill practice - such as small group.
And...
Oh, assessments and data collection.... such a necessary evil for preschool teachers all over the globe. While assessments and evaluation give us teachers the information we need to construct lessons and small groups, they aren't always very much fun for students.
I mean lets be honest......
Games + Circle Time = engaged whole group learning!
Whole group games work SOOO incredibly well at circle time. I use them on the daily and these games allow me to work with students as a group to practice/review all those academic skills - but in a fun way!
Sidenote...Did you happen...
Birthdays are a very special, unique time for our little ones. I love doing something to celebrate birthdays in my classroom! So, while I've always celebrated birthdays in my class, this year is the first year I have tried out a birthday bulletin board!
This birthday bulletin board is kept up all...
Do you struggle when it comes to circle time engagement? Got little rollie pollies on the rug who don't stay engaged for long? Yep, I did too. So, many little bodies and so much movement!
While routine and consistency is hugely important for our young learners, sometimes we get...
Let’s talk student connections… shall we?
Tell me... when you think back to your time in school, what stands out to you? You may say a certain class or a certain subject, but many times it comes back to a teacher (or more than one!). A teacher who saw you, made you feel special or...
