Thematic Units for the Preschool Classroom
Thematic units are my favorite way to teach young kids. They organize learning by creating connections, which is how our little ones learn best. Whether you’re homeschooling, co-oping, or in the classroom every day, I thought I’d give you a jump start in creating your lesson plans by putting together quality play-based activities that fit within a thematic structure and cover a wide array of developmental objectives.
9.11.13
Wednesday has become my day for sharing quick thoughts, quotes, or hot topics. Today, as I thought of a quote that would be appropriate to this solemn date, I immediately thought of these lines from the novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye, by Rachel Joyce:
Building Strong Boys: Avoiding Parental Abandonment
As I read through many accounts of troubled boys, such as those in the book Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them
Art Therapy Every Child Could Use
Curious about Art Therapy? I have been! A huge thanks to Faige Kobre of EduArt 4 Kids for sharing her expertise in today’s post.
Many of us have the vague feeling that art is really good for us. We know it makes us more creative and stuff like that. However, research shows that doing art is not only for creativity but, it actually increases the levels of serotonin in the brain which is what is used to help lift depression. Art also helps people learn to like, accept and control their feelings. Feelings of anger, fear, jealously and aggression.
There is even a whole field that uses art to help children and adults heal from painful and abusive situations. This discipline is called art therapy. [Read more…]
First Friday Q&A: How Do I Help My Child to Be a “Good Loser”?
No one likes to lose. But when kids losing a board game or a round of kick the can evolves into kids losing their tempers, throwing tantrums, and dissolving into tears, there are some things we can do.
Enthusiasm
Creating Rhythm at Home
I truly enjoy summer vacation. But I have to admit, I love the routine and rhythm the school year brings my family. It always takes a bit of work right at the beginning to find where all the needs and wants are going to fit in that 24 hour pocket we call a day, but the reward is a much smoother day filled with intention.
Weekend Reads 8.31.13
Where’s the Science?
My friend Allison , over at No Time For Flash Cards, is dedicating a whole week to supporting science in the preschool classroom and home. I’m honored she invited me to kick it off by laying the foundation for what science is.
I knew exactly which quote I would use to define it:
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