Setting up your preschool classroom doesn’t sound that daunting… at first.
But, year after year I find myself determined to find the perfect (as if it exists) flow. After changing my mind about a billion times, I usually land on a setup that seems to work for me, but (more...
Whether you love or loathe organization, the act of being organized in our classrooms make us more effective teachers. When we don't have to spend time and frustration looking for materials or lesson plans- we feel better. And when we feel better- we teach better.
This is no different when...
Here are THE 3 THINGS that have helped me have successful small group time again and again. These top tips may seem small- but they are mighty!
TOP TIP #1: Have a Plan
Plan for what you can control. Many things may be out of your hands until your students are in your...
Welcome to the Preschool Small Group 5-Day Series! It's Day 3!
If you haven't already, check out Days 1 and 2:
Day 1: Five Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group
Day 2: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
Now, let's get started!
You know the benefits of having small group...
Welcome to the Preschool Small Group Series!
It's Day 2 of our series. Check out the post from Day 1: 5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group
One of the biggest obstacles when planning for preschool small group is figuring out your groups.
Once you start planning, questions start festering up,...
Do you have small group time built into your preschool day?
If no - why not? This post will give you 5 really good reasons that you should consider adding it in.
If yes - how is it going? do you love or loathe small group time?
Or... are you required to do small group, but don't really know...
Have you ever been here…. you get out a floor puzzle for a child that requests it and as you and the child are working together to assemble the puzzle, the child abruptly leaves, moving onto to something else. The child lost interest in putting together the puzzle, their attention was...
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...
