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What does STEM look like in preschool and what is STEM anyway?
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Tips for building a sense of community in the preschool classroom
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Say goodbye to calendar time!
How you can be intentional using developmentally appropriate morning routines I know – calendar time is a tradition. It’s something you’ve probably always done. It’s something that you just never want...
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Here’s the scoop on crafts versus art in preschool
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Powerful words to say instead of “good job!”
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Why your preschoolers should play with blocks
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Turning troublesome transitions into triumph
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Before you plan your next preschool math lesson, read this!
Before you start planning your next preschool math lesson, take a minute and read this… In a recent Bam Radio interview titled, “Math Phobia; Repeat After Me, “I Am Good At Math,” the discussion...
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How does music build STEM skills?
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Helping young children develop self-control
Recently, the most asked question that has come my way is “what do you do with a child who won’t behave in the classroom?” Well, to tell you the truth, this question isn’t always that simple to answer...
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What does STEM look like in preschool and what is STEM anyway?
By infusing STEM into your early learning environment you will help build the skills needed for the 21st century June 6, 2012 By Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. When Rae Pica from Bam Radio wrote me and...
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Tips for building a sense of community in the preschool classroom
How building trust, routines, and meaningful relationships will help foster community in your classroom! As a new year begins in preschool, at the top of your list of priorities needs to be building a...
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Say goodbye to calendar time!
How you can be intentional using developmentally appropriate morning routines I know – calendar time is a tradition. It’s something you’ve probably always done. It’s something that you just never want...
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Here’s the scoop on crafts versus art in preschool
How to incorporate meaningful art experiences in your preschool classroom! I just finished listening to the Bam Radio Show titled, “Arts versus Crafts in ECE: Which Matters Most?” The guest speaker...
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Powerful words to say instead of “good job!”
Thoughtful and meaningful ways to acknowledge the efforts of your students When one of my preschool students shares with me something they have made or done, my automatic response is almost always to...
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Why your preschoolers should play with blocks
Have you ever heard someone say, “All they ever want to do is play in the block center!” Well I have some news about the block center that just might surprise you. In fact, instead of trying to figure...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Turning troublesome transitions into triumph
There is one time of day in my classroom that I would call the biggest transition of our day and it falls just before we head outside to play. You could describe that transition as troublesome. It is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Before you plan your next preschool math lesson, read this!
Before you start planning your next preschool math lesson, take a minute and read this… In a recent Bam Radio interview titled, “Math Phobia; Repeat After Me, “I Am Good At Math,” the discussion...
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How does music build STEM skills?
How does music teach STEM skills? Well before I go one step further, let’s be sure you know what STEM stands for. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. All of these content...
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