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Virtual Learning Opportunities That Are Engaging

Do you cringe when you hear online learning, e-learning, online training, or even just online? Many educators visibly shudder when hearing those words and for good reason. It has become the main way that many...
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Enhancing Discovery with the ‘S’ in STEM

Fostering STEM skills in young children, often starts with the materials you have available in your environment. However, it is more than the materials, but rather, how the Educator facilitates learning with materials and how...
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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 of a Jewish early childhood program. I then moved to a low-income urban setting, where I...
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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. Children naturally engage in games starting at a very early age, hiding themselves with their hands or with a...
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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...
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Beyond Recess – Playgrounds Today

Playground Memories I recently came across a few old photos of my kindergarten playground. The space was basically a concrete pad that featured monkey bars made of pipe, a slide, a painted hopscotch court, and...
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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 are feeling during this time? As an educator and one that worked diligently to provide a safe...
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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!
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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.....