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I have always done a four station rotation in my classroom when I taught Kindergarten. I am doing the same in Transitional or Pre-Kindergarten. One station is usually an independent, play-based center. So the first week of school, I decided that it would be a great idea to let the children play in our PLAYHOUSE that I set up in small groups! Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, One Week, Teaching Kindergarten, Play Houses, Small Groups, Kids Playing, About Me Blog, Classroom
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I have always done a four station rotation in my classroom when I taught Kindergarten. I am doing the same in Transitional or Pre-Kindergarten. One station is usually an independent, play-based center. So the first week of school, I decided that it would be a great idea to let the children play in our PLAYHOUSE that I set up in small groups!
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Kindergarteners are under tremendous pressure – doing as many as 15 academic activities in a day, with a shorter recess time. What is the long-term impact? Play Based Learning, Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, Literacy Assessment, Dramatic Play Area, Led Projects, Kindergarten Classroom, Classroom Ideas, Early Childhood Education
Kindergartners get little time to play. ...
Kindergartners get little time to play. Why does it matter? #kinderfriends #kinderchat #kindergarten #play
These DIY interlocking building bricks are incredibly versatile and surprisingly easy to make. Created by Bill Atkinson; instructions shared with permission. Woodworking Toys, Woodworking Workshop, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Techniques, Woodworking Furniture, Projects For Kids, Diy For Kids, Wooden Building Blocks, Wood Toys Plans
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These DIY interlocking building bricks look great! I would rather buy them already made, though! #blocks #kids
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"When children play, the world wins" - this is our new favorite quote! Let the children play; Play Based Learning, Learning Through Play, Preschool Learning, Preschool Quotes, Psychology Graduate Programs, Colleges For Psychology, Early Childhood Quotes, Early Childhood Education, Play Quotes
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When children #play the world WINS!
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Play Kitchens For Kids - Great Toy Kitchens To Buy or D-I-YGreat Holiday Gifts T. Play Kitchens For Kids - Great Toy Kitchens To Buy or D-I-YGreat Holiday Gifts To Encourage Pretend Play And Kitchen Fun - love from the oven Play Kitchens, Upcycled Furniture, Diy Furniture, Furniture Projects, Furniture Stores, Kitchen Furniture, Rustic Furniture, Kitchen Interior, Office Furniture
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Turn an old nightstand into a play kitchen! (Pic only.) #play
The ultimate playlist: 50 reasons to believe in the power of gaming - PlaygroundEquipmen . - The ultimate playlist: 50 reasons to believe in the power of play – PlaygroundEquipmen …, # - Play Based Learning, Learning Through Play, Early Learning, Kids Learning, Mobile Learning, Play Quotes, Quotes For Kids, Quotes Children, Learning Quotes
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50 Reasons to Believe in the Power of Play #Infographic
DIY Life Sized Pool Noodle Lincoln Logs, no instructions just and image but shut up i love it i want to do it! Diy Projects To Try, Projects For Kids, Diy For Kids, Crafts For Kids, Lincoln Logs, Pool Noodles, Diy Toys, Cool Toys, Kids Playing
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DIY Life Sized Pool Noodle Lincoln Logs. Great idea!!!
Such fun is watching our children enjoy the simple pleasures of life.like rain! Jean Shinoda Bolen, Tango, I Love Rain, Singing In The Rain, Summer Rain, Lets Dance, Happy Moments, Precious Moments, Getting Wet
Scientists Claim Time On The Playground ...
Scientists Claim Time on the Playground is More Beneficial Thank Time in the Classroom! #play
Fun way to use their Mr. Potato Head toys outside in the snow . and 24 other cool snow activities for kids Weather Activities For Kids, Snow Activities, Weather Crafts, Physical Activities, Nursery Activities, Dementia Activities, Bible Activities, Children Activities, Sensory Activities
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Mr. Potato Head Snowman - a fun outdoor winter activity for kids. It will also work with white play dough!
Pool Noodle Fun for Kids! Potato Head accessories with pieces of pool noodles! Create a wacky noodle family! Pool Noodle Games, Pool Noodle Crafts, Pool Noodles, Mr Potato Head, Potato Heads, Crafts For Boys, Arts And Crafts, Art Classroom Decor, Music Classroom
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Mr. Potato Head Pool Noodles! Great idea to "extend" the learning and the fun! LOL! #kindergarten
Spend More Time With Your Kids: 13 Fun Activities to Get You Through the Winter Months: Marble race track! Kids Crafts, Projects For Kids, Diy Projects, Summer Crafts, Summer Activities, Craft Activities, Activity Ideas, Babysitting Activities, Babysitting Fun
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Cut a pool noodle in half to make a marble track race. | 33 Activities Under $10 That Will Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer
"What's Missing?" Memory Activity for Kids What's Missing? A memory activity to boost kids minds. Love the idea of using Potato Head parts!What's Missing? A memory activity to boost kids minds. Love the idea of using Potato Head parts! Cognitive Activities, Educational Activities, Learning Activities, Kids Learning, Learning Skills, Learning Shapes, Educational Websites, Math Resources, Student Learning
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What's Missing? A memory activity to boost kids minds. Love the idea of using Potato Head parts!
Potato Head Building for requesting, WH questions, describing, sentence building. Motor Activities, Therapy Activities, Preschool Activities, Preschool Schedule, Quiet Time Activities, Therapy Ideas, Speech Language Therapy, Speech And Language, Speech Therapy
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Mr. Potato Head Building Variation. Take pictures of Potato Heads with an iPad. Students can scroll through pictures to choose Potato Head. Have the students make matching potato heads. Goals - requesting, WH questions, describing, sentence building
Great toy for teaching cause & effect and fine motor skills practice to preschoolers: Fisher-Price Barnyard Basics Flip Flop Egg Drop! No longer sold, but used ones can be found online. Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, Egg Toys, Be With You Movie, Colour Schemes, Color Palettes, Cause And Effect, Free Coloring, Fine Motor Skills
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Great toy for teaching cause & effect and fine motor skills practice to preschoolers: Fisher-Price Barnyard Basics Flip Flop Egg Drop! No longer sold, but used ones can be found online.
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What's The Point of The case for play based learning. Visit a great parenting community and have your voice be heard. upload your parenting videos today Kindergarten Quotes, Kindergarten Rocks, Teaching Quotes, Kindergarten Classroom, Teaching Ideas, Kindergarten Graduation Speech, Preschool Education, Early Education, Play Based Learning
What's The Point?
What's The Point of #Kindergarten? The case for play based learning.
The Power and Purpose of PLAY! Wonderful post with lots of great ideas for combining purposeful learning opportunities in play based learning centers in Kindergarten Centers, Teaching Kindergarten, Learning Centers, Inquiry Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Classroom, Preschool Schedule, Classroom Ideas
The Power and Purpose of PLAY!
The Power and Purpose of PLAY! Wonderful post with lots of great ideas for combining purposeful learning opportunities in play based learning centers in #kindergarten.
Science Says Your Classroom Needs More Dance Parties Perhaps it’s the Ron Clark in me that loved a good classroom dance party during my time as a teacher and TFA corps member. On a bad day, happy day, or any day really, there was something therapeuti. Classroom Behavior, Classroom Management, Teaching Strategies, Learning Activities, Ron Clark, Teach For America, Kids Moves, Brain Gym, Primary Teaching
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Why Science Says Your Classroom Needs More DANCE PARTIES! Love this!
Environmental print Block center: This whole post is filled with FABULOUS, developmentally appropriate learning CENTERS! Play Based Learning, Learning Centers, Early Learning, Block Center Preschool, Kindergarten Centers, Literacy Centers, Kindergarten Reading, Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum
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Environmental Print Block Center: This whole post is FILLED with FABULOUS, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING CENTERS!!! #kindergarten
Those of you who know me, know that I am a huge fan of free choice time and learning through play. I was thinking of naming this p. Play Based Learning, Learning Through Play, Learning Centers, Kids Learning, Dual Language, Language Arts, Block Play, Dramatic Play Centers, Kindergarten Centers
FUN with Learning Centers!
Playing School Learning Center in action! #kindergarten
Outdoor Counting Game - This is such a fun summer activity for kids to help them practice counting! Add to Summer Bucket List! Outdoor Counting Game - This is such a fun summer activity for kids to help them practice counting! Add to Summer Bucket List! Counting For Kids, Counting Games, Math For Kids, Fun Math, Preschool Activities, Games For Kids, Lego Math, Space Activities, Anchor Activities
Counting Game: Run and Count
Run & Count - an active math game
The Right Way to Play the Classic Outdoor Game Capture the Flag Fun Games, Games For Kids, Games To Play, Group Games, Fun Activities, Fitness Activities, Toddler Activities, Party Games, Todays Parent
More Active Play Equals Better Thinking ...
More Active Play Equals Better Thinking Skills For Kids, research says.
What Do Children Learn From Nursery Rhymes And Two Free Mother Goose Bulletin Board Crafts! is part of Nursery rhymes activities - What Do Children Learn From Nursery Rhymes And Two Free Mother Goose Bulletin Board Crafts! Nursery Rhyme Crafts, Nursery Rhymes Preschool, Nursery Rhyme Theme, Free Nursery Rhymes, Nursery Rhythm, Daycare Nursery, Music Nursery, Rhyming Preschool, Rhyming Activities
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What do children learn from nursery rhymes? Downloadable #infographic to share with parents!
Research: The Decline of Play, and the Rise of in Children and Adolescents. SO SAD! Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, Philosophy Of Education, Adolescence, Raising Kids, Sad, School, Children, Young Children
Research: The Decline of Play, and the Rise of #Psychopathy in Children and Adolescents. SO SAD!
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The National Institute for Play: Unlocks the human potential through play in all stages of life using science to discover all that play has to teach us about transforming our world. Play Based Learning, Learning Spaces, Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, Play Day, Career Inspiration, School Play, Beginning Of The School Year, Play To Learn
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This links to the National Institute for #PLAY. Good to keep on hand when you need back up research!
Whole Child Report: Developing Mind, Body and Spirit through Outdoor Play by National Wildlife Federation via slideshare Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Play, Outdoor Stuff, Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, Early Education, Stressed Out, Early Childhood, Wildlife
Research from the National Wildlife Federation on the importance of outside #play!
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