Category Archives: Learning through Play and Experience
Pinterest Preview: Movable Hands, Penguin Treats, and More
It’s been a while, but I am back with another installment of Pinterest Preview – a peak at what happens when the pins come to play at our house!
Filed under Create, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized
Writing Around the Web
My fingers have been quite busy lately, making contributions to some other fantastic sources out there in the blogosphere. I wanted to make sure to include you in that audience, so I thought I’d share some links and excerpts here as well. Are You … Continue reading
Mind in the Making: Chapter 5
As I was reading chapter 5 of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, I began to make a new connection. As Skill 3 addressed communication as the foundation for real language and literacy development, … Continue reading
Mind in the Making: Chapter 4
Have I mentioned how much I love this book? Have I mentioned that I love how it simultaneously opens my eyes to fascinating, new information, but also reconfirms some of my most closely held philosophies and beliefs? Well, now I have.
Repost — Preschool Study Theme: Insects, Bugs, and Other Creepy Crawlies
I’m getting ready to launch a new project next week and I’m really excited to tell you all about it! While I wrap up the loose ends, enjoy this repost from May of 2010. Bugs are just plain fascinating for … Continue reading
Filed under Learning through Play and Experience, Unit Themes
A Healthy Dose of Risk
I recently sat in a training meeting where we were discussing the role of risk in childhood. It’s kept me thinking ever since. Where do we draw the line between healthy risk and serious danger? I’ve often thought the line … Continue reading
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Pinterest Preview: Smokey Bubbles, Jello Rolls, and Bouncy(ish) Balls
If you’re like me, you’ve discovered (and quickly become addicted to) this wonderful, mysterious new thing called Pinterest. I often find myself pinning things, wondering how they’ll work out in my home with real kids, real quirks, and no real … Continue reading
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Repost: Intention Deficit Disorder
I’m reposting a favorite of Scott’s (of Brick by Brick). Thanks for the reminder, Scott. (And while we’re on the subject of favorites, check out my latest favorite from his blog, No “Art” But Plenty of Creativity.)
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