When you enter into the world of Early Childhood Education it’s no doubt just about play and teaching! Educator’s alike would agree that observing and documenting children’s learn…
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Research-based curriculum embeds skills naturally through play-based experiences that adapt to each child's developmental level and interests.
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First published July 2011. Updated 2018. I’m going to sound a bit like a textbook right now. I’m sorry. Bear with me. You’ll be glad you did…I hope. :) I was taught in my early childhood courses that there are 6 domains of early childhood development. I say there are 7, but we’ll get...
Welcome to 31 Days of Homemade Music! Today we will be continuing to make a case for why anyone can benefit from studying music. To find other posts in this series, click here. Ever wondered if music is just as effective a brain developer as, say, math or science? If you remember my post from […]
Learning to read is such a fun and special time: it's a valuable skill, and sparking an early love of reading can make it become a lifelong passion. In order
Bonjour à tous! Vendredi dernier, je suis allée faire une virée au Dollorama (magasin que j'affectionne particulièrement) et je me suis dit que j'allais vous montrer mes trouvailles. J'aime beaucoup lorsque Stéphanie, du blog Les créations de Stéphanie, nous montre ses achats, ça donne toujours plein d'idées, alors je me suis dit que ce pourrait être une bonne idée aussi de vous montrer mes achats. Chaque fois que je passe au Dollorama, je ne peux m'empêcher de faire un tour dans l'allée des livres. Je trouve toujours plein de beaux albums et livres pour ma future classe. Ce ne sont pas les livres avec les meilleurs textes et les plus recherchés, mais je me dis que pour garnir une bibliothèque de classe, ils sont parfaits! Voici donc ce que j'ai trouvé. Une série d'albums pour le 1er cycle nommée Les 4 super! Je les trouvais beaux et colorés et les textes sont dynamiques. J'aurais dû prendre une photo de l'intérieur pour vous monter... Je crois qu'ils étaient 1,50$ chacun. Une série d'albums sur les métiers de la collection Mille et un métier. J'en avais déjà quelqu'uns que j'avais aussi trouvés au Dollorama et je me suis procurée ceux-ci à ma dernière visite. Ils étaient environ 1,25$ chacun. J'ai également trouvé cet encyclopédie imagée. Elle traite de plein de sujets différents. Je trouvais donc que c'était un bel investissement pour 3$. Un jour, j'essayerai de vous montrer toutes les trouvailles littéraires que j'ai faites au Dollorama, j'en ai vraiment beaucoup! :)
A four-step approach to using a powerful model that increases student agency in learning.
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When Junior High and Middle School was introduced in 1909, the children sat at desks, were lectured, and encouraged to study in preparation for a career as the primary focus. Over the past century, the curriculum has been updated by legislators, and new textbooks have been issued, but not
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Get your kids up and moving with positional words activities! This unit is full of activities from mini lessons to a quick assessment!
The five domains of preschool developmental skills or preschool developmental areas that help establish behaviors for learning and success.
Playtime is More Than a Fun Activity, It's a Learning Experience! Learn About the 6 Stages in Play Development That Build Your Child's Social Skills!
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Most children are afraid to fail and, as parents and teachers, we naturally want our children to succeed. But what if we recognized failure is good and a crucial step on the path to learning? Here are 7 ways to teach children about the gift of failure, and how to do it skillfully.
Early screening for reading is so important. Do you have a student who is not graspins the letters or no phonemic awareness - start here.
Watch to compare motor movements of typical and atypical babies side by side at 2, 4, and 6 months old.
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Improving Communication Skills for Non-Verbal Children Through the Use of Aided Language Boards
Attachment theory is not boring at all. Find out why every parent should know the importance of it to child's development and future life.
Help kids learn impulse control skills using these practical strategies to support development of executive functioning.
So, would you like to identify an INTJ in public? Sadly to say, I only have half your answers. The other half lies in our shadow function which most INTJ relate to; the ESFP. Don’t worry thou…
Students work in different paces, and some are eager to share whenever they are finished. Others will at that point have quite a bit of work left to do. The "I'm finished"-packs are created to occupy the early finishers. This freebie contains a ten page sample from the growing bundle in the "I'm finished"-series. Find the growing bundle here! The purpose of the “I’m finished”-pack is that the teacher can simply print these worksheets and place them in a “finished”-folder. The students can quietly help themselves to a sheet while waiting for new tasks in the classroom. Students that work at a high pace aren’t left idle, and because of that won’t have time to be bored or become disruptive. Students that work at a slower pace are able to work in peace, without the distractions tied to others calling out “finished!” In this pack you will find 6 samples from: ★ Pack 1 - Color by instructions ★ Pack 2 - Short writing tasks ★ Pack 3 - Color by Multiplication Facts ★ Pack 4 - Drawing based on reading comprehension ★ Pack 5 - Sight Words Search Puzzle The growing bundle works like this; Whenever a new pack is created, you can download an updated version of this bundle free of charge. At least 10 different packs are planned! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• O T H E R R E S O U R C E S F O R Y O U ! ★ Do you need meaningful tasks for early finishers, printables for subs or easily available extra work? The Early Finishers-series is perfect for you! ★ Do you need frameworks for projects or individual research units in science, social studies and more? Look at the Let's Explore-series! ★ Do you need practice pages and extra tasks for math, grammar and more? The Let's Practice-series has what you need! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Thank you so much for looking! ♥ Maren Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Free Resource Library •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• If you take the time to provide your feedback I will be thrilled! By doing so you will also collect TpT credits toward your next purchase. Be the first to know what's new in my store:Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Hooray! You will now receive updates from me! :)
How do you handle your early finishers? Over the years I’ve used TONS of different things – from brain bins to free time menus to B.A.T. Books {which I’m currently using!} If you’re looking for a no-pre activity for students to keep in his/her desk, grab this Free Time Fun menu! It’s simple to use! […]
Tactile Defensiveness: Why My Child Hates Hugs, Tags and is in Constant Fight or Flight Mode. Sensory issues that may affect your child's tactile.
Research based teaching strategies you can use today with a free printable chart.
This Blog and Infographic will review tonic reflexes, their significance if the reflex persists beyond the typical age range, and the possible impact on a child’s functioning and role performance. Last but not least, this blog will suggest therapeutic interventions that are known to help inhibit the activation of tonic reflexes and advance postural control as a foundation for optimal functioning.
5 areas of attention that help you know if your child is developmentally ready for sustained attention, focus and multitasking in school.
HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHYROIDISM Decreased T3 and T4 Increased T3 and T4 Early Signs 1. We...
Risky play is a phenomenon that emerges when children are given the time, space and freedom to play in an unstructured way at school.
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Genetics is one of my favorite topics. As a relatively new teacher, I realized early on that you need to start with the basics which means...
