
An Open Letter to the Overwhelmed, Stressed Teacher…
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

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

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

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?

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

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

How do I encourage classroom prayer and a deeper faith in the classroom setting? By modeling it of course, and giving the children something to

When planning learning provocations it is best to follow the interests of the students. If you find that your students are interested in dinosaurs, trains,

What are STEM activities for early learners? STEM activities, specifically characterized by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, are not new to classrooms. Teachers have been

Provocations, what exactly are they? An invitation to learning. An activity that provokes thought. An interest that elicits a particular response. Provocations in the early

Children’s learning can be challenging to document, especially if the program fully embraces child-centered activities versus seat work.
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.