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Supporting Parent-Teacher Communication
Sending your child to school for the first time is a big deal. Not only is this a new adventure for preschool students, but it also is new territory for parents. Communication between parents and teachers can make this a joyful transition.
The Concept of Yet in Preschool
The concept of “Yet” is the idea that a gap in our knowledge or performance can be understood as something that we have not accomplished “Yet.” I believe that the concept of “Yet” is an important one as we think about the children in our Moorestown preschool.
Fostering Independence at our Moorestown Preschool
Growing independence is one of the joys of working with young children. It is a pleasure to watch preschool students encounter new frontiers, take new risks, and discover new abilities. This can be hard work.
Creating Rich Spaces for Preschool Children
In my Preschool classroom much thought is given to the use of space and materials. I strive to create rich preschool environments in which children can find possibility, and, at the same time, purpose.
Preschool Conflict Resolution Part Two: Reactive Problem Solving
As parents and educators, we all know that children experience frustration and conflict. Whether it be a disagreement about a toy with a peer, anger about the outcome of a situation, or an attempt at play which went inexplicably wrong, young children find themselves in situations of conflict.
Preschool Conflict Resolution Part One: Proactive Problem Solving
Proactive problem solving is a strong tool for supporting children’s skills in active conflict resolution. In my Preschool class, we use our meeting times together to talk about scenarios of conflict and actively solve them.
The Value of Sustained Exploration
There is value to sustained exploration. When children are invested in their work, they are motivated to go farther, find nuance, and challenge themselves to learn more. As adults we can capture this excitement, instigating learning as well as sharing in the joy of discovery. This can be called Project Based Learning.
Teaching the Value of Sharing
Imagine the following situation: Susie is playing with a truck in the sandbox. Jalen comes over and says that he wants the truck. Susie turns away and keeps playing. Let’s examine how we can empower all children, to be active sharers.
Introducing The Beginnings Blog: Helping Adults Understand the Complexities of Childhood
Life is complex, defined by the relationships that we create with the world around us. The life of the young child is always connected, growing in meaningful dialogue with all whom they encounter.
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