Wednesday Words We will look at the words that define us. Have you ever found that store, restaurant, or whatever that you just love and want to share with everyone? I feel that way about NAEYC! So what is it? The National Association for the Education of Young Children. There are so many resources put… Continue Reading
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Time Out Tuesday- Another reason to run…
Time-Out Tuesday Each Tuesday we will take time out of the classroom to learn about each other.So this weekend I found yet another reason to run. It is a place called Duck Donuts. One just opened in Virginia Beach. All of my Facebook friends have been posting pictures of boxes of donuts. I’m thinking “what’s… Continue Reading
Mindful Monday- Plants
Mindful Monday This is where each Monday we are mindful of our pedagogy, slowly adjusting our lessons to match our theories. We use each spring to teach children about plants. I bet I could enter any school from infants to fifth grade and see something about plants in a lesson during the spring. It is… Continue Reading
Fill It Up Friday- Big Body Play
Fill it up Friday Each Friday we will look at an article to fill up on the whys of teaching. I recently read a book by Frances Carlson on gross motor activity. I was lucky enough to have sat in a class she taught at the NAEYC convention in CA. If you haven’t heard… Continue Reading
Thursday Thoughts- Nap Time Trouble
Thursday Thoughts This is where we will collaborate on classroom issues. “Nap time is the worst for me! The kids never fall asleep quickly enough so they end up still being tired when it is time to wake up. My littles need sleep and I need a break! What can I do to make this… Continue Reading
Wednesday Words- Scaffolding
Wednesday Words We will look at the words that define us. Last week we looked at the “zone of proximal development” and I promised we would address scaffolding this week. Have you heard this term before? It is one I use quite a bit, especially when describe how to adjust lessons to meet the needs… Continue Reading
Time-Out Tuesday- THE Duck!
Time-Out Tuesday Each Tuesday we will take time out of the classroom to learn about each other. So this post was going to be about something completely different. Then I saw this… Yeah, that is right I saw a giant duck! A local museum had it as part of the reopening week. It.Was.Awesome! Pictures don’t… Continue Reading
Fill It Up Friday- Let’s Go There, the ADHD debate
Fill it up Friday Each Friday we will look at an article to fill up on the whys of teaching. I wanted to share this article since I had seen it floating around on social media. I’ll give you a minute to read it. Seriously, you go read it and I’ll wait right here.… Continue Reading
Thursday Thoughts- Apologies
Thursday Thoughts This is where we will collaborate on classroom issues. “My children come to me all day to tattle on their friends. I’m going to pull my hair out if I have to hear one more time about a friend looking at them wrong!” -Michelle G., Virginia Beach, VA We answered most of Michelle’s… Continue Reading
Wednesday Words- ZPD
Wednesday Words We will look at the words that define us. Do you ever hear an acronym and have no idea what it means? There are many acronyms thrown around in education and sometimes their meaning can become lost or overlooked. One such acronym is ZPD. Any idea what that means? ZPD stands for “zone… Continue Reading