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,...
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...
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 the lack of it, could have an impact on the...
When it comes to product design, Kodo is recognized worldwide as a leader in innovative thinking. Earlier this month we premiered our new Playscape Platforms to an international audience at NAEYC. The response was overwhelmingly positive and many, many...
We are all a part of many systems, large and small. Larger systems can be neighborhoods, schools, or our own bodies. Small systems can be found right in your own classroom, such as the block area. Systems help us organize and connect information and...
