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Our Partnership with the Center of Gravity ECE

Kodo is honored to be partnering with a progressive new school, the Center of Gravity, in their mission to redefine early childhood education! About Center of Gravity The Center of Gravity is a unique lab...
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The Early Childhood Educator's Role

The Role of Intensity In Play in Early Childhood Education As early childhood educators who work within a Constructivist Perspective, we often struggle with when to intervene in play with our questions and when to...
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Week of the Young Child: Adjust Your Learning Environment

At Kodo, we think a lot about design. We know that an aesthetically pleasing environment contributes to well-being, mood, performance, and attention span. Environments can make us feel welcomed or uncomfortable. They can invite play...
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Week of the Young Child: To Create Future Innovators, Let the Child Lead

Who will grow up to be the leaders and innovators in 20 years? Will it be the children who graduate with the highest test scores? The ones who can perform a requested task just as...
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Week of the Young Child: The Unique Benefits of Outdoor Play

If you read Monday’s post or are familiar with Kodo, then you know how committed we are as advocates for play in early childhood education. We write a great deal about experiences which take place...
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Week of the Young Child: Ask Open Ended Questions in Early Childhood Education

Open Ended Questions in Early Childhood Education Promotes Critical Thinking Skills Too often we find ourselves solving problems on behalf of our children. We direct them when to add more glue, where to put the...
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Week of the Young Child: Make Time for Play in Early Childhood Education!

Play in Early Childhood Education Develops Essential Skills More than ever, it is important to make time for play in the daily routine of the child. Providing time for open-ended play in early childhood education gives...
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5 Kids Light Table Accessories to Buy or DIY

There are so many ways to use a light table! Kids light table products exist for every budget, and DIYers can easily make their own accessories with minimal cost and effort. Here are five of...
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Kodo Awarded GEI Seal of Endorsement for Educational Products

We are honored to announce that the Kodo Balance has earned the Global Educator Institute Seal of Endorsement, placing it among the best educational products available today! GEI recognizes the very best in classroom-tested, teacher-approved educational...