Literacy skills, in early childhood education settings, encompass much more than helping children learn the alphabet, recite nursery rhymes, and begin to write. While it is true that one of the major tasks of early education is helping children acquire the skills...
The Tell Me a Story card game has been a favorite activity of students each year. The deck of creative picture story cards allows for rich oral storytelling to take place every time they play. Students are given 2-3 cards and take turns playing one card at a time...
I learned an important lesson this year. At Christmas time I wanted to gift the class a fun present that they would be able to enjoy over and over again. I knew my students love to build and create, particularly creations that they can physically interact with. I did...
What is a Publishing Party? Students engaged in Writing Workshop generally spend between 4-6 weeks learning and applying different writing skills, strategies and behaviors associated with a particular unit of study. During this time, students have an opportunity to...
One of the things I love about teaching music is singing with the kids and hearing the kids sing, The act of singing alone and especially together is something that not only feels good and lifts your spirits but it is actually healthy for you . Studies have...
Wait…what does weighing a pig have to do with learning Spanish? Well, feeding a pig nutritious food helps it grow faster, but weighing it more often does not. Instead, weighing the pig often can make both the owner and the pig nervous. In the same way, to acquire a...
