The holiday season is here, and the Preschool December Morning Bins are sure to bring some cheer! This month is packed with hands-on activities to teach letters, shapes, name practice, rhyming and so much more!
Most preschools have a scattered drop-off time, so mornings can be chaotic. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a consistent plan of activities for these young students to participate in as they trickle in. The Preschool Morning Bins are exactly what you need to start the day off in a positive, focused and stress-free way! These hands-on activities provide an ideal opportunity for preschool students to practice basic skills to warm up their minds and be ready for the day.
Isis Idiokitas is an online entrepreneur with own her handmade necklace line. The most impressive part about it? She’s running her own business all while only in the fifth grade!
Isis: The Business Owner
Isis created her company, Tu Snaps, from her bedroom in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was spending a lot of time building her Legos and realized how many pieces she had just lying around after, so she put her creative mind to the test and found a way to make use of the extra blocks.
“I have heard of jewelry made from Lego but not as unique as Tu Snaps, so I thought I could create necklaces that are more like art,” says kid entrepreneur Isis, whose family and fans often rave about her confidence in opening up her own business at such a young age.
The book blurb sums this one up perfectly…”An uplifting novel about a heartbroken young pie maker who is granted a magical second chance to live the life she didn’t choose“. Swoon.
Oh my word how I ADORED this book. One of my favorite comfort reads this year. Right off the bat, you need to know that I LOVE magical realism. It’s one of my favorite genres, especially when done well. And this one is definitely that. One Italian Summer meets This Time Tomorrow meets The Midnight Library meets Sliding Doors. A story about lost love and second chances. I loved every second.
Lolly (the main character) was so lovable and the supporting
I saw this question on Quora recently and then most-upvoted response was curious to me, so I thought I’d offer my .02 as a teacher who sometimes struggled with this in practice.
And while I’m not sure it’d be widely useful for TeachThought readers and doesn’t really fit in with our typical content that focuses on critical thinking and innovation in education, I decided to share it here as well for any teachers who’ve been on either side of this scenario.
Question: What do other teachers think of the ‘cool teacher’ in school?
It depends on the nature of the ‘cool.’ It also depends on the school culture and the relationships the ‘cool’ teacher has built not only with students but other teachers and administrators. Content areas and grade levels would probably be factors as well–a ‘cool’ 2nd-grade teacher versus a high school drama teacher, for example. But broadly speaking,
In a successful strength observation, you will ask questions, expect unconventional answers, and learn about the students’ worlds. Searching for strengths in your students might seem intuitive, but it’s not. Since most of us educators were trained to identify students’ deficits, we have to actively work to identify their strengths. Pay attention to the following:
Does the student work better independently or in a group?
When does the student show excitement, boredom, more energy or less energy, frustration, or sustained focus?
How easily do they initiate tasks, shift between tasks, and stay on task?
Are they inspiring or motivating others?
Are they creative in how they approach a given task?
Do they leverage resources or social capital in a meaningful way?
What was challenging for the student?
What seemed easy for the student?
What patterns did you notice throughout the observation?
After the observation, review your findings with the student.
In this webinar we were welcomed by Kayla Warburton, MEd in curriculum studies and early childhood educator! Kayla joined us to discuss how you can create an inclusive learning environment at your center. She focused on the ways we can create a safe space for the children in our care, and how we can comfortably embrace challenging conversations with children. Kayla also discussed how we can reflect on internalized stigmas of gender and sexuality and how we can alleviate fears we have to create a more inclusive space for all children. Keep reading to access the slides and the recording!
?Our Special Guests:
Kayla Warburton- MEd, ECE, Customer Success Specialist at HiMama
Kayla is a mother to a toddler and was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She entered into the child care space at a young age; first, as a volunteer at before and after school programs, and then
This easy homemade caramel sauce recipe has 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and fridge! This easy caramel recipe is a creamy, buttery homemade caramel sauce that has SO many yummy uses. Use this caramel sauce to top your favorite latte, make caramel apples, top a sundae or even serve over your favorite dessert!
Easy Caramel Sauce Recipe
It isn’t fall without the sweet and tangy combination of apples and caramel sauce! Once you see how simple it is to make your own rich and creamy caramel sauce at home, you’ll never buy it in the store again!
Imagine with me: You’ve got your preschool classroom all set up. The centers are stocked and ready to be used, full of materials you’ve purchased or made yourself.
Everything is the best it could be, and you just can’t wait for your students to use and enjoy every single center in the classroom.
However, somehow, your kids just avoid certain centers. They don’t like them, don’t want to go near them, don’t even look at them…
Uh oh, Houston, we have a problem.
Does this sound familiar to you?
If so, this episode is for you, because in it, I’ll be discussing how to solve this exact issue!
Are you ready?
Let’s dive in!
Help, My Students Don’t Like My Math Center!
What do you do when your preschool students only gravitate towards “fun” centers like art and drama? And completely ignore the ones for math and literacy?
Since the holiday season is upon us, I’m bringing you the 2nd Grade December Morning Bins in the hopes that these might cut down on a bit of the stress for you. Most likely by this point in the year, your students are in a good routine, but you might need some extra help keeping them engaged and focused. The December Morning Bins are here for just that reason! They are fun and hands-on activities that students can use to practice the grade-level standards they have been learning in the year so far.
Is your morning routine a bit chaotic? Do you feel like you are wasting the first 10 minutes or so of the day? Do you panic when you realize that you forgot to print out some type of morning work for your students? You are not alone and we all hate it! Many teachers struggle with implementing
Wife, mother, educator, entrepreneur, and an avid advocate for early childhood, Krystal Jones is the founder of her own childhood educational brand, Brilliant Babies, a collection of teaching materials that only teaches kids, but also helps moms too.
Krystal Jones: The Businesswoman, Teacher, & Voice for Kids
Krystal initially started the concept of Brilliant Babies as a hobby while working as a classroom teacher. She would often affirm her students of their brilliance each day and loved them as if they were her own “babies”. She saw the power of making learning fun and the impact that engaged, interactive learning had on cultivating a love of learning in our young students. While teaching children she also felt that it was equally as important for every child to be able to see themselves as well in their learning materials. And so, The Brown Brilliance Collection was born