A Cozy Corner is a dedicated space in the classroom where children can go when their emotions are high or they need to take a break from the busy classroom fun…
Cozy Corner – Promoting Self Regulation
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Bless This Mess – Mess has Meaning
Often we walk into classrooms and they look “messy” but what does that mess mean? It means experiences were shared, play took place, exploration, enthusiasm, new adventures and most importantly…
The Benefits of Sensory Play
The Benefits of Sensory Play What is Sensory Play? Sensory play is any activity that stimulates any of our 5 senses. Taste, touch, sound, smell and sight are all different forms…
Shining a Light on The Unknown Benefits of Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is so important within early childhood education because it promotes holistic development, significantly improving physical health, cognitive skills, and social-emotional well-being….
Open-Ended Art / Process vs. Product
Open-ended art is a creative process that emphasizes the process of the art and the exploration that took place along the way, not just the final outcome or product. Think of…
Color Recognition
Our toddlers are focusing on color recognition so our educators used their creativity to create such a fun way to explore different colors. We made colorful socks and asked the children…