Ms Kristin

9/11 for preschoolers

I can’t hear the numbers “nine” and “eleven” in consecutive order without feeling a subtle stomach lurch and heart race. but those are my feelings and not necessarily anyone else’s, especially the humans who are a mere few years on this earth. it’s another opportunity to consider our role as teachers, to be available andContinue reading “9/11 for preschoolers”

f is for first day, take two

today we had 12 boys and 2 girls…12 of them are brand new to our program. it is a humbling honor to watch children explore a new space.

f is for first day

good, silly and hopeful:

c is for candles in the classroom

I bought 8 of these flameless candles for the classroom, imagining how cozy snack time and story time and block building and boat riding and drawing could be with a little glow. I’ve decided to keep the “try me” wiring for awhile and have them in the science corner. I taped them to a longContinue reading “c is for candles in the classroom”

2014-2015 forms

get your keyboard ready (or see kristin for paper copies) and sign up! click here for a link to our school calendar if you need it! :: :: :: want to bring snack? :: :: :: want to bring birthday treats? :: :: :: want to bring play dough? :: :: :: interested in volunteering? readContinue reading “2014-2015 forms”