Thanks to many suggestions from readers and teacher bloggers … we are now up to our 3rd (and final … for now) post on strategies that teachers have used in their classrooms to handle undesirable behaviors. We started this series of posts in response to a question from a reader. You can view the original question, and Bill Corbett’s (Cooperative Kids) response in “Handling
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We had a question from a teacher who is looking for some ideas on how to handle challenging behaviors. Here is her question: “At my school, children seem to be copying the wrong behavior from one another. Let’s just say, it’s not behavior that is desirable. I need to come up with a positive behavioral plan that HAS worked for others. Any suggestions?” A
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One of the reasons we started a blog to go along with our website, was to provide an open forum for teachers and parents to ask questions and share with one another. The other day we had a question from a teacher who is looking for some ideas on how to handle groups of who were copying undesirable behavior from one another. Here is
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I have a pretty cool life. Everyday I get to run around and play soccer with kids anywhere from 3-5 years old. It’s full of laughs, little bumps, and those “kids say the darndest things” moments. Not a day goes by when I don’t sport a huge smile and big laugh. And its even more fun for the kids – and me – when
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We are pleased to introduce a new guest blogger, Charlie Margolis, to our site, who can share his expertise on public speaking and preparing for interviews and presentations. Charlie Margolis is a veteran art educator, who taught in Newington’s middle and high schools for 35 years. During his career, he received multiple awards for teaching, community service and leadership; among them were the Celebration
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It’s been a very successful couple of weeks! As of February 12th, this project has raised $1823.06 for the American Heart Association! That’s phenominal! We are glad to be part of the LAST giveaway in support of “The Heart Project“! We are doing a collective giveaway for a printed copy of “The Heart Book”! Want to enter for a chance to WIN one of FOUR
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For the past 3 weeks, we have been exploring other countries in preschool! Each classroom is focusing on a particular country – learning about its culture, architecture, climate, games, food, music and dance (among other things). Then, the classes invite each other in and do a special activity (related to the country they are learning about) with the other class. It’s a wonderful way
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Ok, now it’s our turn to join in the fun of co-hosting a giveaway in support of “The Heart Project“! Melissa & Doughave generously donated 2 of their Trunki luggage riding toys to be given away in support of this project! Woot woot! The Trunki is a unique combination of a suitcase/storage bin and riding toy. Children can use the Trunki to pack their belongings
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After our visit to ITALY … next up on our list of countries to explore … CHINA! Another of our artistic teachers, Ms. Julia, made a cool dragon (featured in the picture to the left) that hung from the ceiling of the hallway. Other decorations included paper Chinese lanterns and fans that also hung from the ceiling. Some of our Chinese culture activities The children learned the “Head
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We are super excited to offer our first giveaway in the new year! Popular children’s performer, DARIA is giving away 2 COPIES OF HER “I HAVE A DREAM CD”, just in time to celebrate Martin Luther King Day (January 16, 2012)! OUR WINNERS ARE RORY H. & MICHELLE! Winners have been notified via email – thanks to all who entered and shared your dreams! Daria’s “I HAVE
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