“Of all the learning experiences a teacher might plan for young children, none is more versatile than preparing food in the classroom.” (Using Literature with Young Children by Betty Coody) Children enjoy cooking. Cooking activities cross all learning domains identified in state standards as well...
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“What makes that go?” “How does that work?” “Will we be able to use that? Why not?” These and other questions may be asked about items that children may have used, or observed being used, either in real life or on TV. Collect pictures of the following items –...
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To borrow a well-known parlance from Paul Revere; "The Tour is Coming! The Tour is Coming!" Yep. I can almost see the white's of the children's eyes sitting out there in the audience. After such an extended break it always takes me awhile to switch from...
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Don't we all feel that way at times? Like we're the head trail master ridin' herd on hundreds of finicky felines? It's often comical (and sometimes not) how a day can spiral out of control in spite of our best efforts and well-laid plans. It...
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