Music engages both sides of the brain.[...]

I came across this color wheel of cultures and it reminded me how important it is to look at perspectives especially in the classroom.  Children come in all shapes and sizes and fr[...]

Last week I wrote a post on how reading is developmental.   I talked about children needing laptime before they are ready to read.  Here are some ideas for laptime: * Read to your [...]

While searching for your preschool program, the amount of information you are provided can be overwhelming.  The first place to start is to determine what kind for program and envi[...]

We love sharing knowledge and resources!  A few books and websites you may find useful: Teaching with the Brain in Mind by Eric Jensen:  Even if you are not a teacher, this is a gr[...]

Our wonderful West Seattle Preschool was full of energy this week.  Our children were active, energetic and ready to learn.  We explored the backyard a bit and went on a nature wal[...]

The Solar System is made up of over 100 worlds. {mysignaturehere}[...]

I’ve heard teachers say that first grade is one of the hardest grades to teach {because they come in not knowing how to read and have to leave reading}.  That gives you 10 mo[...]

I write a post every Saturday that is like a week in review for the preschool.  This is in lieu of sending out a newsletter or providing daily notes home.   Today is a little diffe[...]

It’s that time of year!  Enrolling for preschool that is.  This process has always fascinated me and I have taken for granted the knowledge I have around this process.  For t[...]