by Kodo Kids | Jun 16, 2020 | Kodo Collaborator
The unit block has been a staple material in American kindergarten and preschool classrooms for well over one hundred years. In fact, educators from as early as the late 1700’s suggested that play with blocks was valuable for children to experience gravity,...
by Kodo Kids | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are gearing up for the annual NAEYC conference in Nashville, TN Nov 18-22. Be sure to stop by booth #1021 so you can explore our hands-on investigative tools and be the first to see new products! We are pre-selling our show floor models at a...
by Kodo Kids | Feb 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
When we think of technology, tools, and machines, we often think in terms of computers and electric or gas powered machines. Many tools we use in everyday life are low-tech tools called simple machines. Humans have used simple machines for thousands of years! They...
by Kodo Kids | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Color as Communication: Lightness and Darkness Winter weather is in full effect here in Colorado. We have days of heavy snow, followed by milder days where the skies are clear, sunny, and blue. Thinking back to teaching Pre-K, it was always interesting how the sun, or...
by Kodo Kids | Dec 20, 2018 | Early Childhood Education Theory, Educator Resources, Kodo Collaborator
The holiday season is palpable in the classroom during this time of year. Joy, excitement, and wonder are felt leading up to winter break as children sense the change in routine. Children are often excited to share the new toys and materials they received as gifts. As...
