I recently embarked on a new journey of the naming of all the plants in the classroom. Thanks to the encouragement and suggestions of a houseplant enthusiast group I’m part of. It wasn’t really something I had thought about since we have so many in the classroom. But it has
Stressed Teachers Unite… You know the ones. They wander around the campus looking disheveled. Can’t find their keys, glasses, papers, grade books, etc. They run on caffeine and too little sleep. They tend to surround themselves with drama and negativity. Stressed teachers need all the help they can get. Maybe
What’s in my bag? My teacher bag that is. I love peeking into other teacher’s bags each year. It’s how I decide which bag is right for me. Plus I like to know I’m not alone in my hoarder status. I have a multitude of things that will resonate with
Preventing the summer slide doesn’t have to come in the form of only classroom learning. Maybe you want to practice calligraphy, baking, cooking, or crocheting? How about dusting off the sewing machine or the welder or wood-burning tools? Perhaps you are ready to rock climb or take up painting. Whatever
What is emergent literacy? The reading or literacy skills and behaviors that develop early and through play rather than direct instruction. These emergent literacy skills serve as the base for later competence and proficiency. They are the building blocks that children need to learn to develop higher-level skills in order
Butterfly gardens, hummingbird plants, and saving the honey bees- OH MY! When I embarked on my outdoor classroom journey I knew I wanted to incorporate some sort of a butterfly garden in the space. What I never imagined was all of the other cool creatures we would see. Butterfly Gardens
In order to promote college readiness in our country’s youngest learners, teachers must begin to recognize that young children are ready to explore college-level concepts. Creating cohesive, educational curriculum plans that cover a variety of higher-level topics and concepts. Concepts such as math, science, literacy, culturally diverse ideas, and exploring
Play-based learning should be a child’s work; where toys and manipulatives are utilized as tools. Inquiry should be celebrated to gain higher-order thinking skills. Classrooms should support and celebrate the uniqueness of every child. Unfortunately, we have lost the ability to include a play-based learning philosophy, to a more structured
Looking for some Valentine’s Day classroom activities? I have a few ideas for you for this upcoming classroom holiday. I always feel like this one sneaks up on me! Between Groundhogs day, Presidents’ week, Catholic Schools’ Week, the 100th day of school, and Winter Sports Spirit Week, I never feel
Science lessons for PreK tend to be more about discovery and investigation than the outcome. Our entire day is actually made up of short investigations. Finding science lessons that are both developmentally appropriate and standards-aligned can feel impossible—but that’s where the Rooted in Wonder Science Curriculum comes in. It’s a
Nature-loving educator, early childhood mentor, and self-proclaimed creepy crawlie enthusiast.
For nearly two decades, I’ve helped early educators reimagine what’s possible inside traditional classrooms, supporting play, nature, and calm in environments that often feel anything but.
But that isn’t where my journey started…
There are a lot of programs that teach play.
Some that teach nature.
And plenty that promise to help you “hack” your schedule.
But Teach the TK Way is the only method that does all three;
with full support for traditional classrooms, district expectations, shared spaces, and real-life teachers.
Here, you don’t have to choose between worksheets and wonder.
You don’t have to burn out trying to fit someone else’s vision.
We work with what you have, and grow something beautiful from there.
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