The Connection Between Spiritual Development and Kodo Kids
I am sitting here holding a wooden pebble in my hand as I reflect on how Kodo Kids and I met. This wooden pebble is just one of the many beautiful materials created for children by Kodo Kids. Here is...
[VIDEO] Exploring Wind and Flight at the Library
Victor and David, 8 and 9-year-old patrons of the Hudson Public Library, share their kite flying experience with the Kodo Flight Lab! Says their mother, Jen: "I had to pull them away, they were with the Wind Tunnel for at...
A Priceless Introduction: Interaction vs Engagement in Play
I was recently reflecting on my son’s first year in Kindergarten. Back then, I’d been nervous for my 4-year-old, as he was being placed in a mixed-age class with kindergarteners through second graders all together. He really likes older children,...
Balancing Open-Ended Play with Teacher-Directed Activity
This blog is part 3 in a series by Nancy Brown, retired early childhood educator and friend of Kodo. Read Part 1 here: Questions About the Changing Roles of Teachers In Lively Minds, Academic vs. Intellectual Development, Lillian Katz offers,...
Learning Through Play: 21st Century Skills in the Preschool Classroom
This blog is part 2 in a series by Nancy Brown, retired early childhood educator and friend of Kodo. Read Part 1 here: Questions About the Changing Roles of Teachers Learning Through Play in Preschool Preschool teachers are fortunate. We...
Questions About The Changing Roles of Teachers
This blog is part 1 in a series by Nancy Brown, retired early childhood educator and friend of Kodo Young children joyfully learn through play. We see it in action every day in our programs. So what is the role...
Striking a Balance Between Leadership and Followership in Early Education
This post was contributed by Diane Spahn, Education Specialist, and Constant Hine, Director of Professional Development Upon first glance we might overlook the moment captured in the above photo. Something similar to it is most likely occurring in your school...
