I’ve written about Legos several times over the past couple of years simply because they are one of my favorite children’s toys. On Friday, I posted a special message from the Lego Company that was included in the first set of Legos sold in the early 70s. This message just reaffirmed my adoration for these multifaceted […]
I had to share this with you. This is such a great reminder about play, and children, and children who play. These instructions came with an original set of LEGO in 1974. http://io9.com/these-lego-instructions-from-1974-are-awesome-and-yes-1662169567?utm_campaign=socialflow_io9_facebook&utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
While walking the pugs the other night at the park, huddling and shivering with other dog owners/lovers, someone mentioned that they love to sleep with their dogs in the winter because they are like mini heaters designed to keep them warm. That brought up a discussion about the expression Three Dog Night. Disclaimer I know the band […]
It is here! The day set aside when we celebrate family, food, and all of the big and little things we are thankful for. For many of us, it is a long day of work with children under foot. Here are 10 ways to keep the little rascals busy while the turkey roasts, fries or […]
At our NAEYC presentation a couple of weeks ago in Dallas, an attendee raised her hand and asked, “What do I do when a parent worries that her child is ‘just playing’?” It didn’t quite come out of left field, as we were discussing math opportunities in the context of play, but I could tell that […]
I’ll never forget the first time I overheard a parent asking her child’s first grade teacher how she was planning to differentiate instruction for her child. The teacher later told me that many parents were beginning to expect differentiated instruction for their children. This was in a public school with over 30 children in each and every class. […]
My second son Louie attended the most wonderful little preschool when he was 4 years old. It was nurturing, warm, and inviting. Each and every part of the program was thoughtfully planned and executed. It was a joy. This week I received the above card from them. According to the card: “Our curriculum goal for this project presented […]
Last week I attended a very interesting presentation at the Thompson Center, hosted by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs out of the University of Illinois. The speaker, Dr. Daryl Greenfield from the University of Miami, presented his research on science education and school readiness. One of his assertions is that teachers of young children […]
You all know how much I love children’s books. Many of these come from my favorites. Some are new to me. All are good. Check it out. 20 Quotes From Children’s Books Every Adult Should Know
Last week, three of the Early Math Counts folks (including me) went to Dallas for the NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo. We spoke on Wednesday to a wonderful and receptive audience of about 45 attendees. We began by detailing the history of the Early Math Counts project and spent a little bit of time presenting […]