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May 23, 2016

Differentiating Spirit Week

*Please note* This blog is intended for campers (ages 3+) but toddler teachers may find some ideas easy to adapt. Toddler teachers are also encouraged to review the toddler-specific differentiation ideas found in the curriculum notes. Spirit Week is a prime opportunity to build community, set and reinforce expectations, and nurture positive relationships between peers. Through cooperative activities you’ll have Read More »

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August 3, 2015

August Pre-Unit 1 Math Guide (FL & PA) Preschool, Pre-K

Preschool & Pre-K Math                                                                                                                               Pre-Unit 1 (August 2015) The first few weeks of the new school year are the perfect time for teachers to become better acquainted with the Math curriculum, while orienting children to the classroom math materials. Your primary goal is introduce and promote “math talk” as you encourage children to become familiar Read More »

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January 19, 2015

February Pre-K Math Links

Please cycle through the week’s math centers, offering at least one daily. Be sure to implement the suggested extensions to keep the center interesting, engaging, and inviting! It’s also important to review past math plans and repeat as needed. Be sure to choose centers according to the trending needs in your classroom and differentiate instruction appropriately. PreK Math_Week of February Read More »

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January 19, 2015

February Preschool Math Links

Please give children the opportunity to explore the week’s math center every day. Be sure to implement the suggested extensions to keep the center interesting, engaging, and inviting! It’s also important to review past math plans and repeat as needed. Be sure to choose centers according to the trending needs in your classroom and differentiate instruction appropriately. Preschool Math_February Read More »

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January 21, 2014

Sensory Experiences Beyond the Bin

Is your Rice Bin or Sensory Center buzzing with activity, or is it simply a brief stopping point for children to poke around in before moving on to other areas of the classroom? We know that young children are oriented toward sensory experiences. From birth, children have learned about the world by touching, tasting, smelling, Read More »

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