What is an inquiry or provocation area? Inquiry or provocation is the idea that children are given space to explore more freely with guiding materials provided by the teacher that often follow the students' interests. For some teachers, their entire classroom is set up this way, for others, they may ...
Early Childhood Literacy
How to Easily Set Up a Preschool Inquiry Area
Learning with Nature: Engaging Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
Spending time outdoors offers preschoolers a rich learning experience that stimulates their senses and fosters curiosity. Nature is an ever-changing classroom filled with opportunities for exploration, discovery, and play. Here are some engaging ways to encourage learning outside with simple ...
5 Easy Alphabet Games for Preschoolers
Whose class doesn’t love a game? Which teacher doesn’t love it to have some hidden learning? Here are 5 of my favorite hands on and engaging alphabet games. Most of these games require little to no prep, and very few supplies, probably things you already have in your classroom. 1. Slap ...
How to Use Write the Room in Pre-k and Kindergarten too
My Pre-k students LOVE write the room. We do it on Wednesdays so we call it WRITE THE ROOM WEDNESDAYS! I actually alternate between alphabet letters and numbers each week so we practice both. But do you know why I love write the room the most... because I love hearing their joy as they help ...
