Monthly Archives: July 2009
We are the Dinosaurs
I love Laurie Berkner’smusic! She is one of those artists who really knows music and really knows kids. Her music is fun and I don’t find it patronizing or grating like I do with some other children’s music. If you … Continue reading
What is “Scaffolding” and the “ZPD”?
Photo provided by 001099. Chances are, if you work with young children you’ve heard the terms “Scaffolding” and the “Zone of Proximal Development”, or “ZPD”, but you may be a bit hazy on what they actually mean. Here’s a little … Continue reading
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What is "Scaffolding" and the "ZPD"?
Photo provided by 001099. Chances are, if you work with young children you’ve heard the terms “Scaffolding” and the “Zone of Proximal Development”, or “ZPD”, but you may be a bit hazy on what they actually mean. Here’s a little … Continue reading
Filed under Child Development & DAP
Hot Lava Hop
Though few preschoolers have had any direct experience with hot lava, it is a phrase they seem to use frequently, and they all know hot lava should be avoided at all costs! This is a fun game that capitalizes on … Continue reading
A Trip to the Dinosaur Museum Puts Us All in the Author’s Chair
When you’re studying dinosaurs with preschoolers, nothing really takes the place of a trip to a dinosaur museum or another hands-on dinosaur experience. Check in your local area and see what options you may have. Don’t forget to check into … Continue reading
A Trip to the Dinosaur Museum Puts Us All in the Author's Chair
When you’re studying dinosaurs with preschoolers, nothing really takes the place of a trip to a dinosaur museum or another hands-on dinosaur experience. Check in your local area and see what options you may have. Don’t forget to check into … Continue reading
Preschool Goes Prehistoric with Dinosaurs!
There’s just something about preschoolers and dinosaurs. Maybe it’s the juxtaposition of tiny children that have been on this earth just a few years and the enormous specimen that left millions of years ago. In addition to being a fascinating … Continue reading
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New Posts Coming Soon! Promise!
Ahh, Summer Vacation! It’s fantastic, but has turned our schedules upside down! Between family reunions, boys with bloody lips, and summer online classes, I’m struggling to get as much done here as I’d like, but I promise more is coming! … Continue reading
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