Tag Archives: preschool

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

What could be more appealing for young children than an opportunity to play in the dirt, to be creative and to watch things grow? Gardening with young children can be both fun and educational. Whether you are interested in planting … Continue reading →

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Penguin Theme for Preschool

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

by Ellen I have been collecting penguins ever since I was about 12 years old.  So, when I taught preschool, I made sure to share my love of penguins with a penguin-themed week every winter.  Penguins are a lot more … Continue reading →

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All Dressed Up

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Why Dress Up Is Important by Janine When a child plays dress up, they are doing so much more than putting on a costume. Dress up is a great way to encourage many social and emotional skills that children need … Continue reading →

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Witches Don’t Wear Black Shoes: Responding to Children’s Fears

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Noah was a four-year-old who had been enrolled in my preschool for a few months. We spent a lot of time together and I had established a very warm rapport with him. Because of this, I was shocked when I … Continue reading →

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