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Providing meaningful documentation has many benefits in the early childhood classroom. Today I want to share some examples of meaningful documentation.

Today I’m sharing storage solutions for the atelier to display your materials for ease of access for children.

Creating a literacy rich environment can be a teacher's strongest tool that sets the stage for student success all year long. What is a literacy rich environment? An environment where children are exposed to and offered multiple ways to interact with: letters, books, environmental print, and writing materials. Letters Exposing students to letters is a […]

For a long time I struggled with understanding the place and power of provocations. A few years ago I had a huge ah-ha moment. I am in an inquiry. I am a researcher. With each provocation – new understandings emerge. I love that it is a process of learning for both myself and the […]

Today I want to share 7 books that you can place in and around your atelier to keep coming back to throughout the entire year.

I must admit. I am sooooo lucky. I work in a school where my colleagues are striving to bring amazing educational environments. Jennifer Dean, a kindergarten teacher, has created pure magic in her classroom. I just had to share! Let's go take a peek. . . Loose parts in the Math Center — I love […]

Provocations can be overwhelming. Let's take a look at some simple ideas for literacy provocations found in a Reggio-Inspired Preschool.

Oh my word! I am so excited! I took a tour of a local Reggio inspired preschool, Rosa Parks. I was blown away with the beauty in this school. I am so grateful for the generosity and kindness of the teachers to allow photos and permission to post them on this blog. Thank you Rosa […]

The construction of chandeliers is a regular center in the Reggio Inspired classrooms. The chandelier hangs in the room once it is complete. Two teachers I work with, Ms. Schouten and Ms. Winters, have some amazing chandeliers their children have constructed. This is a chandelier center in progress. The base of the chandelier typically hangs […]

I'm incredibly excited to share a peek into Nammi's Reggio Inspired Classroom. Click here to see all the photos of how its been transformed.