Simple Ways to Create Classroom Community with Nature
Simple Ways to Create Classroom Community with Nature by Nicole Fravel As preschool teachers, we know the importance of creating a supportive classroom community. A strong community feeling supports the social and emotional work of preschool – learning to work and play as a member of a group, regulating emotions and negotiating with peers. When children trust the teacher and each other, they are empowered to contribute ideas, share problems, work toward common goals and take
3D LEARNING ART with LYING
3D LEARNING ART with LYING by Janai Mestrovich, M.S. Aka Grandma Boom His 4 year old reaction was priceless when I asked him if he knew where he felt the tension of lying after I handed him a 3D version of what a lie looks and feels like. It is created from aluminum foil, wadded up, and has half toothpicks stuck inside the ball with the sharp end of the toothpick. It is prickly and feels uncomfortable to hold. He held the lie art visual aid in his hand for a few seconds. Then
