Author Archives: Ms Kristin

given the holidays and extra no school days, i decided to merge A week and B week.  so we have “apples and balls” week.  we’re comparing and contrasting the two, we’re tasting apples and bouncing balls. we’re starting each day with journals set out on the table.  some preschoolers choose to do them right away,Continue reading “a is for apple VS b is for ball”

“What’s done to children, they will do to society.” – Karl Menninger

i had in my lesson plans to do apple rolling in a small dishpan. then i noticed our lego box and thought that would provide a nice long run for two kids to do together. then i realized how heavy it was and wished it would rock like a teeter totter. then mr rob madeContinue reading “a is for apple rolling”

thanks again to the inspiration of teacher tom and thanks to the energy and imagination of a preschool family, we have our own art roller! i sent one of teacher tom’s photos out to our families and here it is!  it’s also been called “paper drum” and “crayon spinner.” but the preschool friend who helpedContinue reading “a is for art roller”