Flexible Intention Part II of III
Part II of our III blog series from Elinor Rifkin:The oldest children in our school, who are five, love to create and test complex obstacle courses on the lawn area.
Flexible Intention Part I of III
I arrived at school, thinking of the flow of the day. I went to the resource room and stared at the shelves full of loose parts and art materials. My mind filled with questions: “ What material should we manipulate today?......
Fostering Spiritual Moments in Time by Deb Schein
Spiritual moments sometimes happen by chance, but more often, they need to be created. Read our insightful guest blog from Deborah Schein, early childhood educator, author and professor.
Reggio Emilia and “The Environment as the Third Teacher”
At Preschool of the Arts, a Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program in Madison, Wisconsin, we often speak of the environment as “a third teacher.” We know that parents or guardians are the child’s first teacher and that early childhood educators are often the next teaching adults to make an impact on a young child’s life.
Thinking Outside the (Gift) Box: Cultivating Community in the Classroom
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...
Supporting Our Local Community: The Growhaus Project
The Growhaus, in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood is changing Denver’s food system. Their mission, as stated on their website: “The GrowHaus is a nonprofit indoor farm, marketplace and educational center in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. Our vision is a world where all...
Kodo Virtual Learning Has Launched It’s an exciting time for Kodo Kids since launching our Virtual Learning program the beginning of March. As part of our overall vision and commitment to supporting continuous quality improvement, it became evident that we...
