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…
Bless This Mess – Mess has Meaning
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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…
Fine Motor Focus
The Preschool 2 class has also been working on their fine motor skills. They used playdough, a wooden dowel, and cheerios, to work on their pincer grasps and hand-eye coordination. The…