Playing “House” in the Preschool

Playing “House” in the Preschool

Early childhood education theorist Maria Montessori stated that “play is the work of the child.” Throughout the day in the Bixby Preschool, our youngest students are working hard through their play....

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Humor in Preschool

Humor in Preschool

Every day as a preschool teacher, I hear a silly knock knock joke that makes no sense, or a group of children laughing with a child that says “hop ding hing!” Why do children say nonsensical jokes...

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Do you Really Mean It?

Do you Really Mean It?

When working (or living) with young children, it is a daily occurrence that children will question if you “really mean it?” Sometimes, it is silly and playful, for example…do I really mean that I...

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