Natural book corner

Anatomy of an Ant using our rock & stick loose parts. I kept this very simple & did not get overly scientific -- just pointing out the number of body parts, number of legs, and number of antennae. Fun way to get creative with loose parts plus the kids are handling natural materials and counting as we go. They loved this and we made a table full of them (swipe right for a view of some my kids did) counting and singing "The Ants Go Marching" as we went! . . . #letteraunit #lettera #aisforant…

My classroom cubby isn’t for play or even a reading nook. It’s a calm, safe space for just one child at a time, should they need it. A little escape, for little people with big emotions, big feelings, sensory overloads. In the past it has calmed, protected and helped children feel safe or listened to. School can be fun, big, busy, calm, overwhelming, challenging, rewarding, safe, intimidating, exhilarating... all on the one day. It’s important that if children need to run or escape (or just…