Smart Phone: Friend or Foe?

Documentation is one of the most crucial aspects of our experience as Reggio-inspired early childhood educators. It is the foundation upon which best practice, strong pedagogy, and personal relationships are constructed. Taking the time to document the things children say and do is one of the primary ways we show students that we consider them... Continue Reading →

August 21, 2018 8

Living Loose Parts: An Overview

After years of working with loose parts, I've come to realize that almost anything can be considered one. We've all seen the ubiquitous bits and pieces: string, glass beads, basket filler, wood scraps, tiles, etc. Like me, some teachers take a more natural approach by incorporating objects like pinecones, tree cookies, seed pods, flower petals,... Continue Reading →

August 7, 2018 0