Joyful Learning in the Early Years

I am a Reggio Emilia inspired Full Day Kindergarten teacher and mother to three young children. This blog is meant as a communication tool for the families of our children and as a learning tool for the many educators who follow us. Please feel free to comment on posts and participate in our collective understanding of emergent curriculum.

Showing posts with label STEM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label STEM. Show all posts
Sunday, April 13, 2025

STEAM in the Garden - Constructing Insect Houses using Natural Loose Parts

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"Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein The children were gathered around a larg...
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Introducing Children to Strong Characters Using Diverse Texts

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"Simply put, a book is both a mirror and a window. It can reflect the reality of a child’s life, allowing them to see the story of som...
Friday, January 17, 2025

Fairy Tale Inspired STEAM Invitations in the Kindergarten Classroom

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"I can help the goats escape that silly, old troll. All I need to do is just make a bridge that is so low to the water there is no room...
Sunday, December 3, 2023

Ten Easy Holiday Math Activities

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The holidays are such a lovely time of year to spend with children! However the last few weeks before the winter break can be hectic. Here a...
Sunday, November 8, 2020

Risky Play Inspired Math

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"This stump is kind of wobbly. The first two are strong but when I step on the last one it wiggles when I stand on it."  "I...
Friday, October 9, 2020

A Playground for Mr. Big Legs - STEM in the Outdoor Classroom

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"Look! Look at this spider! His legs are so long! Let's call him Mr. Big Legs!" The children found an interesting spider in th...
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