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I am a firm believer that social skills should be taught directly, and then implemented and brought into habit through play and experience.  During the very first weeks, I introduce the tools for entering play and taking turns.  These are key areas of social conflict when you get a group of new preschoolers together! I like… continue reading

     OK.  That is, of course, a rhetorical question.  Anyone who has ever worked with preschoolers knows that it is a rare thing to find a snack that  every child likes.  But it’s been hard to miss with this one!  I like to have the children help me make this frosty treat at snack time. … continue reading

     OK.  That is, of course, a rhetorical question.  Anyone who has ever worked with preschoolers knows that it is a rare thing to find a snack that  every child likes.  But it’s been hard to miss with this one!  I like to have the children help me make this frosty treat at snack time. … continue reading

  I don’t think I’ve met a child yet who isn’t intrigued by a little sparkle.  And as they see it, there is no such thing as “too much”.  Switch up your playdough routine a bit by adding glitter.  It’s about as simple as it sounds.  Start with a new or old batch of the Classic Playdough… continue reading

I really enjoy Kevin Henkes’ books, and I know the children do too.  His clever, relatable storylines revolve around quirky, lovable characters, who often have their own hilarious comic-strip-style comments in addition to the regular text.  Chrysanthemum is the story of a girl (or more accurately, a mouse) aptly named Chrysanthemum.  She really loves her name, until she goes to… continue reading

It’s no secret, I love Dr.Seuss.  From a young age, I became enamoured with his silliness and his rollicking rhymes.  As I studied education and child development, I fell in love again as I realized how beneficial his playful prose were for building young readers (learn more about phonological awareness here).  I would say Dr…. continue reading

   Many young children aren’t trying to make something when they do an art project.  They are trying to experience something.  They enjoy being in control of their project, making the choices about what to use and how to use it.  They enjoy the process of manipulating materials and watching their “canvas” change.  A texture… continue reading

I enjoy straightforward recipes that kids can aid with at treat time. Here’s an additional favorite to include in that stock: Fruit Dip! Below are the gamers: In a dish, combine: 1 (8oz) block of cream cheese (or Neufchtel for reduced fat) 1/2 mug brownish sugar 1 tsp vanilla ( The original dish also calls… continue reading

Kids enjoy to scoop! It’s wonderful for their hand-eye sychronisation and both big and also tiny motor abilities. Cut forms from craft foam (or discover pre-cut ones, non adhesive certainly) and also set them drifting in your sensory table or bathtub. Offer the kiddos fish internet to scoop with (you can find them extremely reasonably… continue reading

Preschool kids often confuse us with their actions. They’re playing and giggling one minute, and also crying “for no reason” the next. We inquire not to jab their baby brother’s eyes, and also they look right at us, with angelic faces, and also do it anyway. What is taking place? It can be a confusing,… continue reading