Finding Joy in Presence
By Gabrielle DeLoach There are a lot of different things that pull our attention and focus. We have worries, obligations, and anticipations occurring simultaneously in various aspects of our lives. Stepping into a classroom of young children with all of those pieces...
Finding Joy in New Faces
By Gabrielle DeLoach Let’s get real, classroom spaces as of late are filled with new faces; sometimes there is a notification of these staff changes or it may be new information as they walk in the door. It is difficult to feel empowered and find joy when the...
November Book of the Month: Leif and the Fall
By: Jerriann Holte, Education Coordinator, ieDiscoveries Leif, a young oak leaf, is worried. He knows that as autumn comes, all leaves fall from their tree. With the help of a friend, Leif works to develop different tools that could help soften his landing, and,...
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 what I remember about that day at NAEYC: In 2018, my...
