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Tinker Thinking Part III – Ramp Play
The use of the phrase, happy accident, has pretty much gone out of fashion. None the less, for...
Tinker Thinking Part II – Building Bridges for Kids
It's winter in Colorado and the children are enjoying the sunny day and some much needed time...
Tinker Thinking Part I – Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Children do it all the time. They change, add, and rearrange classroom materials to suit their...
How to Make Open-Ended Play Not Be Overwhelming
Occasionally I find myself talking with teachers who are frustrated because their children don’t...
Kenneth Wesson on Asking Children Questions
Many of you reading this know that I’m a parent. Every school year I attempt to pry information...
Play Training With the Tools of Children
Here we go again, another school year is in play. Play is one of the key words to our success as...
Stories from the Classroom : Representational Play
Sammy, age three, loves trains. He loves all the parts of trains- the wheels, stacks, engines,...
The Benefits of Water Play
What is it about water that makes it so inviting for children? They’re driven to pour it, mix it...
Learning Directions : Up, Down, and Sideways
While having a snack with my young friends at Wildflower Preschool we had a conversation about...
Every Picture Tells a Story – Spontaneous Preschool Outdoor Games
Not too long ago we took this photo while on a hike with a class of pre-k children. At first I...