Bringing Pictures to Life: Storytelling Through Images There’s something magical about a picture. A single image can spark a hundred stories, ignite imagination, and invite children to notice, wonder, and share. When we explore pictures with young le…
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Kindness We Can See and Feel
Kindness doesn’t usually arrive with big announcements. It shows up quietly — in a held door, a shared crayon, a gentle “you can go first.” For young children, these moments are not abstract ideas. They’re felt in the body, remembered in the heart, a…
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Language Games for Young Learners
Language Games as Gentle Play in the Classroom Children learn best when they are curious, engaged, and free to explore at their own pace. Language games are not just activities to fill time — they are opportunities for children to notice, express, an…
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Exploring Emotions with The Color Monster
Sometimes our feelings can feel messy and jumbled—like a jumble of colors all mixed together. That’s exactly what happens to the Color Monster in Anna Llenas’ heartwarming story. He wakes up one morning feeling all his emotions at once: happy, sad, …
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Grammar That Feels Alive: Creative Ways to Engage Learners
Grammar can sometimes feel like a daunting set of rules, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little creativity, it becomes playful, engaging, and meaningful —a way for learners to connect with language through experience rather than memorizati…
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Step Into the Story: Adventures with Role Packs and Dramatic Play Sets
The room transforms the moment the Role Packs are out. Perhaps it’s a daycare corner with a few shelves cleared, a living room rug, or a home learning area. Aprons, hats, props, and mini tools are ready. Children’s eyes widen. Hands reach out. They …
Monday, December 4, 2017
Cookie Day: Exploring Creativity, Math, Literacy, and Sweet Learning with Young Children
Cookie Day is a delightful opportunity to help little learners explore creativity, early math skills, literacy, sensory experiences, and social-emotional learning through one of childhood’s favorite treats — cookies. For young children, cookies are m…
Friday, December 1, 2017
Christmas: A Joyful Celebration of Family, Kindness, Traditions, and Learning for Little Learners
Christmas is a joyful opportunity to help little learners explore family traditions, kindness, generosity, cultural celebrations, creativity, and meaningful connections with others. For young children, Christmas often brings feelings of wonder, excit…
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Pumpkin Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Carve a Pumpkin Day: Creativity, Stories, and Festive Fun October 31st isn’t just Halloween—it’s Carve a Pumpkin Day , a celebration of creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun. This special day invites children to explore the art of pumpkin carving …
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