Nature classroom

This picture embodies what a child centered, Reggio inspired classroom should look like. The natural materials, natural light, and easily reachable objects allow students to learn in this area without the assistance of a teacher.

Winning Over Admin: Proving Play Has a Purpose I get it—convincing administrators that play-based learning isn’t just fun but fundamental can feel like an uphill climb. When they’re focused on benchmarks, assessments, and meeting standards, how do you show them that learning through play isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer? Here’s the secret: play and standards […]

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

DIY Paper Tree Project #reading #readingcorner #tree #classroom #teacher I made this off my Cricut machine, a roll of brown paper from Michales, fishing line and hot glue!

Make learning an adventure.

I am a rather inactive member of many Facebook early childhood educator groups — inactive because I read and look, far more than I participate. Many of these groups focus on Loose Parts and/or Reggio…

Some beautiful Reggio inspired activities for the beginning of the year. I am passionate about hands on activities and the inclusion of natural resources into the classroom. I particularly love the…

Much respect for all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom five years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) in classrooms, I