The holiday season can easily become more about getting than giving, especially for children who are inundated with commercials and visible signs of the holidays months before they happen. If you are searching for a way to address the spirit of giving without going against school holiday policies, try doing a community service project. While…
Ideas for Nurturing the Classroom Community
As all teachers know, building and maintaining that sense of classroom community is a year-long process. Keep your class going strong and on the right path with the ideas and tips below. They will help you continue to build the strong foundation that is needed for a truly supportive classroom environment.
Focus on Social Studies
What thoughts come to mind as you think about social studies? I think about history and geography. But social studies also encompasses economics, government, culture, and living in society. Can you teach social studies in preschool? How do we prepare young children for learning about these “big” subjects? Just like in all other subjects, we…