Natural preschool classroom

Much respect for all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom five years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) in classrooms, I

Discover the ultimate blend of tranquility and minimalism with these soothing nature-themed classroom ideas. Bring the beauty of the outdoors into your classroom and create a serene, relaxing learning environment for both you and your students. From calming color palettes to natural elements, these ideas will inspire you to design the perfect sanctuary for learning, reflection, and relaxation.

Winning Over Admin: Proving Play Has a Purpose I get it—convincing administrators that play-based learning isn’t just fun but fundamental can feel like an uphill climb. When they’re focused on benchmarks, assessments, and meeting standards, how do you show them that learning through play isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer? Here’s the secret: play and standards […]

Transforming an ordinary classroom into an inspiring and engaging learning environment can significantly impact students' motivation and enthusiasm for ...

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

Classroom design themes: It’s back-to-school season, which means that you will be looking for ways to amp up y