If you are the parent of a toddler, you know what busy beings they are. Toddlers are those adorable children between the ages of 1-3 for whom life is a…
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There is a great deal of research that indicates that using manipulatives in the classroom is an excellent tool for teachers and students. The use of these hands-on materials not…
If you have decided that homeschooling is right for your family, you may be trying to determine the approach that will work best for you. There are many…
The Power of Cooperative Learning. Cooperative learning is a term that has been used in education circles for years, but it is one of those terms that never goes out…
The Common Core State Standards-Where does play fit in ? If you are an elementary teacher in the United States, chances are that you have heard about the Common Core…
– Written by Nashella Zarek, elementary school teacher with Masters’ in Reading/Language Arts Providing Young Child with Opportunities to Develop their Fine Motor Skills: Everyone knows that children develop at different…
Spielgaben-Not Just for Preschool – Written by Nashella Zarek, elementary school teacher with Masters’ in Reading/Language Arts After reading about the Spielgaben and all the benefits it offers for children, I…
Reggio Emilia and Spielgaben: The Reggio Emilia approach to education is a philosophy which was developed following World War II by the residents of Reggio Emilia, Italy. The…
Using Spielgaben in Play Based Learning Programs : Children love to play- that is an almost indisputable fact. With their energy and inquisitive nature, children are constantly creating, exploring and…
Teaching Your Child While Playing : Let’s face the fact that teaching your child can take quite a time and a lot of patience. Why? Almost every parents problem…
