Provocations preschool

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Handwriting has never been easy to teach to kindergartners, but it is in the Common Core Standards that they learn how to print letters correctly. Each year I have tried through the traditional ways of working on fine motor skills the first half and then formal handwriting sheets the second half of the year. It never worked so this year I tried something new... An inquiry about lines! I asked the kids what kind of lines they knew of. At first they drew straight lines, but then started to…

Elizabeth ✨ Preschool for You on Instagram: "The Magic of Play✨ When I set out a provocation sometimes it sparks an interest, and sometimes it doesn’t. Well, today, the spark was definitely ignited and the magic of learning through play and loose parts took over! One thing I will say about this particular corner of our classroom- it’s where all things nature live and loose parts are open to grab and play with freely. It’s also the place where imaginations come to life, children play…

Here is a fun loose parts preschool activity that is so much fun! It comes with many benefits and skills such as fine motor play, hand/eye coordination and

Provocations can be overwhelming. Let's take a look at some simple ideas for literacy provocations found in a Reggio-Inspired Preschool.

When you think about invitations and provocations what do you think is most significant? What is the relationship between an invitation and provocation?

Are you looking for creative ways to engage young learners in your preschool classroom? Play-based learning is the perfect solution! This playful approach to teaching can help preschoolers develop language, physical motor and social-emotional skills. Find out why play-based learning is essential for preschoolers and get some amazing ideas to use in your own classroom. #playbasedlearning #preschool #playfullearning #preschoolers

There are so many ways to explore light in the classroom with your students I have a small light table that is always out and available for play in my classroom. I use this light table for simple activities and try to keep something out and available for light table play every single day...

Invitation to Create a Self Portrait with Loose PartsSelf portraits are actually a key part of learning and personal development. When they are creating a self portrait it allows the maximum amoun

Create your own rumble in the jungle. . . . . . #educatingkids #inspiring #playful #learning #investigate #education #educate #kindergarten #preschool #toddlers #playbasedlearning #children #child #childcare #earlychildhood #earlyyears #earlyyearseducation #teaching

Easy ice painting bin for preschoolers to explore colors on ice during a winter, snow, or arctic animal theme in the classroom or home preschool!

Are your students interested in emojis? Mine are obsessed! We stumbled upon this interest after setting out some loose parts for the children to explore in the first few weeks of school. One studen…

I came up with the idea when I was pregnant with our first, the mom told Bored Panda. I have a bit of a twisted sense of humor and wanted to do something funny to send to family and friends. That's when I came up with the first card!