All Around Child-Inside the Classrooms

All Around Child-Inside the Classrooms

Recently, I posted about All Around Child, a Reggio-Inspired preschool in Overland Park, KS. I loved the school so much that there was no way I could have condensed my thoughts and pictures down to one post. We are about to explore the magic inside the classrooms and...
The Sound Tile System: It is MAGIC!

The Sound Tile System: It is MAGIC!

I want share a real literacy jewel. This is an easy and economical system to set up. It can be used in multiple ways. I have combined two approaches to create a highly effective small group reading activity. The system originates from a book called “Right Track...
A Peek into the 100th Day of School: Freebies

A Peek into the 100th Day of School: Freebies

We began the day with the “collection of 100” each student brought to school.  I put out a large black construction paper for each student to display their collection.  I like using black as it really showcases the collection.  I used to have the children...
Make Your Own Nature Folk

Make Your Own Nature Folk

Making simple nature fairies and people is really quite easy. Each one takes on its own personality!  I love the leaf dress! This little one has lovely leaf wings! INSTRUCTIONS:  Begin by gathering nature's gifts.  I had my students bring in things they found in their...
Math Gnomes: Plus

Math Gnomes: Plus

I think Waldorf Math Gnomes are one of the most magical ways to introduce the math processes!  It all begins with a story! Once, a long time ago, there lived a Gnome King.  He loved the jewels found deep in the earth and asked for special helpers to fill his treasure...