This activity incorporates tons of math through play by hitting the following math content standards for children ages 4-5: Recognize …
Exploring Mindfulness Through Meditation
“Mindfulness is a refined process of attention that allows children to see the world through a lens of attention, balance …
The Conference Room
“Un bambino ha tre insegnano a scuola: adulti, altri bambini, e l’ambiente.” “A child has three teachers at school: adults, …
The Pretzels of Harmony
I woke up from a dream where I was teaching at an elementary school in Reggio Emilia, Italy. In my …
The Restaurant
– “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” …
Constructing Meaning Through Authentic Inquiry
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Don’t Ever Give Up
I remember the day in 6th grade when I nervously sat in the principal’s office at Miller Creek Middle School, …
The Power of “I’m Sorry”
As an educator, I do my best to make emotional space in my heart for times when I have to …
Lessons from the White Space Monster
Back in the early September days of this school year, my first grade students began work on a team-building art …
A 5 year-old’s Guide: How to Deal with Anger
“Choose a job you like, and you won’t have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius There once …