Monthly Archives: September 2009
Book Activity: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
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 … Continue reading
Glitter Playdough!
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Create, Learning through Play and Experience
Who Doesn’t Love an Orange Smoothie?
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 … Continue reading
Who Doesn't Love an Orange Smoothie?
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 … Continue reading
Teaching Social Skills: “Can I Play”
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 … Continue reading
Teaching Social Skills: "Can I Play"
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 … Continue reading
Give Me Five! Getting Your Preschoolers’ Attention
It is a common misconception that preschool children know what it means when you ask them to “listen”. Grown ups constantly ask them to “listen” or “pay attention”, but a young child can’t comply with those requests until you explain what that … Continue reading
Filed under Positive Guidance and Social Skills
Give Me Five! Getting Your Preschoolers' Attention
It is a common misconception that preschool children know what it means when you ask them to “listen”. Grown ups constantly ask them to “listen” or “pay attention”, but a young child can’t comply with those requests until you explain what that … Continue reading
Filed under Positive Guidance and Social Skills
