Hand Sewing for Literacy

Hand Sewing for Literacy

When I decided to attend a NAEYC session on sewing with young children – I had no idea I would walk into a session with an author I love! In her book “Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make” I had adored the simple but highly...
Sandra Duncan: Classroom Containers as Invitations

Sandra Duncan: Classroom Containers as Invitations

This year at the NAEYC Annual Conference I had the delight of meeting Sandra Duncan. It was exciting because I love her book Inspiring Spaces for Young Children. Sandra is such an inspiration!  She shared an amazing perspective shift in her session. Here's a sneak...
4 Steps to Your Greatest Teaching Year Ever

4 Steps to Your Greatest Teaching Year Ever

I have one of my favorite freebies for you – the Take One 2017 Toolkit.  It is a life-changing document that has transformed my teaching practice year after year.       I am so excited to share this with you. Feel free to share this with any...
Birthday Rocks

Birthday Rocks

Celebrating birthdays with classroom traditions is an important component in setting up my class community. Each child’s birthday is celebrated exactly the same — and it is deeply meaningful. I am amazed at the comfort the children take in the sameness of the...