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Playful Learning Book – Art Inspiration
I’m gearing up to do a Book Study with some parents in my kindergarten class, using the Playful Learning book. I started thinking about how this book, by Mariah Bruehl, and the e-courses she has hosted have introduced me to new ideas and opened my eyes to a whole new approach to teaching and learning. I
Teaching With Jan Brett’s Books
Like most teachers, I love Jan Brett’s books. Every year, usually in January, I take out my ever-growing collection of her books and introduce one of my favorite author/illustrators to my kindergarten students. Friends, I can tell you with all honesty that I want to BE Jan Brett. I would love to be able to
Kindergarten Writing in November
When teachers are asked to present work samples of their kids’ writing, we cringe a bit. We feel like we will be judged on our teaching ability based on the work the children are able to produce. I’m here to reassure you that, at the beginning of kindergarten, kids are at different levels and THAT
Art and Literacy
You can probably guess that I love literacy just from the name of my blog, but I must say that I REALLY love it. I love teaching kids reading and writing in all of the different ways we accomplish that in education (Guided Reading, comprehension strategies, Writer’s Workshop, and much more). There are so many
Fine Motor Stations in Kindergarten
We’ve started some Fine Motor Stations in the morning, when kids first arrive at school. These are activities designed to build muscle strength in our little hands and fingers, which in turn helps us in our ability to write. I really LOVE Play-Doh and clay! I will be sharing homemade Play-Doh recipes in an upcoming