by Editor | Mar 2, 2017 | Beginnings Blog, Preschool
Parent-Teacher Communication Supports Children’s Joy for School 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. Parent-Teacher communication can...
by Editor | Feb 16, 2017 | Beginnings Blog, Prekindergarten
Defining the Concept of “Yet” for Preschool When the Beginnings at MFS and Lower School faculty at Moorestown Friends School gathered for opening meetings in August to prepare for the school year, Third Grade Teacher Ted Quinn shared a professional...
by Editor | Feb 2, 2017 | Beginnings Blog, Preschool
Supporting Independence in Preschool Students Growing independence in preschool 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....
by Editor | Jan 27, 2017 | Beginnings Blog, Preschool
A Preschool Environment Acts a Teacher 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. This can be a delicate...
by Editor | Jan 23, 2017 | Beginnings Blog
Guiding Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten Students in Reactive Conflict Resolution Last week we examined proactive conflict resolution, strategies which help children develop problem-solving skills. We thought about how this technique of conflict resolution...
by Editor | Jan 13, 2017 | Beginnings Blog, Preschool
Preschool Conflict Resolution Strategies In my mind, there are two ways in which we can support children in conflict resolution: proactive strategies and reactive strategies. Both of these are important as we teach children the art of resolving their conflicts. As I...
