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Introduction to Spiritual Development with Young Children
Kodo Partner - Deborah Schein I started my career in 1972 as an educator and later as a Director...
Introducing New Materials to Support the Toys and Games Interest Area
How many times have you played peek-a-boo with a child? Too many to count, I would assume....
Making Cleaning Simple During Challenging Times
Cleaning and sanitizing have always been an important part of the early childhood classroom, but...
Sand and Water Play Is Irresistible!
Most young children love squishy, messy, slimy, and gooey things. Very few can resist a stomp through a puddle, or the satisfaction of mixing up a really nice mud pie. There’s something compelling about the feel of soft warm sand, sudsy water, or cool crisp leaves. It’s no wonder sensory play and exploration are a staple in early childhood programs. And it’s no surprise that natural sensory materials like sand and water can be both calming and energizing, resulting in focused sustained engagement.
Beyond Recess – Playgrounds Today
Playground Memories I recently came across a few old photos of my kindergarten playground. The...
Coping in Times of Emotional Stress
My heart is breaking….my brain is swimming…my emotions are raw… How do you put on paper what you...
Enhancing Block Play
The unit block has been a staple material in American kindergarten and preschool classrooms for...
Kodo + Teaching Strategies
Like chocolate and peanut butter, some pairings are undeniably wonderful. We are so pleased to...
Tips and Tricks to Reset Math
Maintaining interest and engagement in the math area can be challenging. But we want to help! Let’s take a quick look at how to re-set your Math area!
Ramp Investigations – More Than Just a Book
Are you interested in our Investigation Books but not sure what it’s about? Do you have an investigation book from Kodo but not really sure how to get started? Read on…..