Joyful Spelling: Learning Words Through Play and Creativity S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G . C-A-N. B-E. F-U-N!
Spelling doesn’t have to be worksheets and repetition. With a little creativity, play, and hands-on exploration, children can discover that words are play…
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Learning Centers: Playful Spaces for Language, Stories, and Discovery
Learning centers are small, intentional spaces created to invite children into play, exploration, and meaning-making. Rather than directing learning, these spaces offer possibilities. Children choose, engage, repeat, adapt, and create—following thei…
Thursday, July 18, 2019
How Stories Help Children Understand Emotions
How Stories Help Children Understand Emotions Emotions are a part of everyday life. Children experience joy, excitement, frustration, disappointment, pride, fear, sadness, and countless other feelings as they grow and learn about the world around them…
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
World Emoji Day: Tiny Symbols, Big Feelings
Emojis are already part of children’s world. They show up in messages, games, stories, and screens — little faces and symbols that say something even without words. World Emoji Day is a gentle invitation to pause and notice how children use images to…
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Independence Day: Stories of Belonging, Freedom, and Shared Traditions
Independence Day , celebrated on July 4th in the United States, offers a meaningful opportunity to explore ideas of freedom, belonging, and community through stories, symbols, and shared experiences. For children, this day isn’t about historical date…
Monday, June 10, 2019
Summer Invitations: Playful Ways to Wonder, Imagine, and Connect
Summer carries a different rhythm. Days feel longer, time slows down, and there’s space to breathe, explore, and follow curiosity wherever it leads. It’s a season that naturally invites movement, imagination, and shared moments—perfect for learning …
Monday, May 6, 2019
A Gentle Way to Invite Writing Through Movement and Play
A Gentle Way to Invite Writing Through Movement and Play What is ‘Write the Room’? Write the Room is less an activity and more an invitation. An invitation to move, to notice, to wander, and to let words appear naturally in a child’s path. Instead of …
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Story Sequencing Activities for Young Learners
Making Sense of Stories: Why Sequencing Cards Matter in Early Learning Before children explain, they arrange .
Before they tell stories, they notice what comes next . Sequencing activities and cards are quiet but powerful tools. They invite children to …
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Fun and Thoughtful Ideas for Exploring Earth Day
Celebrated every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore the importance of caring for our environment. Even if it’s not part of a formal curriculum, it’s a topic worth sharing with children, helping them notice the world …
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Kids Yoga Activities for Young Learners
Yoga as a Daily Rhythm for Little Learners Before words come easily, the body already knows how to listen, pause, and respond.
Yoga offers children a gentle way to slow down, notice themselves, and reconnect — without needing to explain, perform, or …
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