Category Archives: Environment

What Does The Wind Blow?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by admin

When teaching about the air and wind, a fun science hands-on activity is discovering just what the wind can blow and what it can’t blow. With some groups of children, the child(ren) blow “wind” themselves by blowing air through their … Continue reading →

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The Number Three

Posted on March 29, 2013 by admin

Teaching the number three can be alot of fun when looking around the environment for 3 items or the number 3 written on something – like a clock. We picked up a few items and brought them to one location: … Continue reading →

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Black and White Week

Posted on January 27, 2013 by admin

As a preschool teacher, I enjoy having a black and white week. I usually had it right after or during our study of Penguins. Seems to fit right in!  So, here are a few ideas and photos for you.   … Continue reading →

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Writing on an Icy Window

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

I recently spent 5 days in warm weather and came home to 2 degrees above zero. Brrrrr! Noticing some ice on the windows, I remember “writing” on the icy windows of the car, the house, and any where an icy … Continue reading →

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The Dramatic Play Table

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Today I am thinking about the table in the dramatic play area. It comes in different shapes and sometimes heights for toddlers and preschoolers. The dramatic play area is usually set up like a home with the props representing kitchen … Continue reading →

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Names x 10

Posted on September 1, 2012 by admin

Language and literacy are interrelated. Print awareness is a vital part of language and literacy. Print awareness is the beginning knowledge a child gains about written language. Children will learn that letters make up words and that words give printed … Continue reading →

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Interest Areas to Engage Children

Posted on June 8, 2012 by admin

Set up the indoor environment in separate learning areas because children work best in small groups. Keeping the environment organized helps provide a feeling of trust and safety in children. With separate learning areas, children will be more likely to … Continue reading →

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