Chicken, chicken are you listen'?
Are you looking for a playful way to gain the attention of a room full of playing children? This management tool is respectful and playful.
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Preschool Play
The Playdate Lady
- 3 min
Are we seeing children for problems or perceived problems
What can children do? Who decides? Do we see children for perceived problems or actual problems? How do we give children agency and goals?
The Playdate Lady
- 2 min
Making our voices heard - Listening Lenny
This social emotional tool lets children feel heard, respected and included. How do you give them attention when you are busy? Read on see.
The Playdate Lady
- 1 min
Mini World Building - A Learning Story
A Learning Story about a small moment that led to a big reflection. How do we demonstrate learning witnessed in play?
The Playdate Lady
- 3 min
From Theme Planning to Think Pad - create a database of ideas
Use your theme based resources to create a play-based database! This paper version appeals to educators who still want a bookshelf of plans.
The Playdate Lady
- 3 min
What's the difference between a Provocation and an Invitation?
What is the difference between a provocation and invitation? Some great examples on how these tools can help you explore children's interest
The Playdate Lady
- 5 min
What is a Responsive Environment?
We talk a lot about the role of environment in early childhood. Let's explore the concept of responsive environments and what that means.
The Playdate Lady
- 2 min
Reggio Inspired Nature Activity
Nature speaks loudly to children. We aim to find creative ways to bring nature into the early childhood program.
The Playdate Lady
- 4 min
How to get started with FLIGHT - Early Learning and Care Framework
Where do you start? Read about ways I chose to start my exploration of fight in my preschool room. Simple steps in an ongoing journey.
The Playdate Lady
- 3 min
All Holidays Week - my new favourite interest!
Celebrating the holidays out of season was oh so much fun! It brings creative thinking and family traditions into focus.
The Playdate Lady
- 7 min
What to do with individual sensory bins. 12 fun ideas for preschoolers!
There are so many ways to play with individual sensory bins! Such a fun way to play. Here are 12 ideas for preschoolers.
The Playdate Lady
- 3 min
Colours and Shapes Interest
Looking for some Ideas for preschoolers learning about colours and shapes? This post will get you started!
The Playdate Lady
- 2 min
Healthy Teeth Interest in Preschool
Children love learning about their bodies. Healthy habits are a great topic to cover with preschoolers find some fun ideas here.
The Playdate Lady
- 1 min
"Muddy" Playdough
We love sensory play! Use these instructions to make "muddy" dough to play with. Fun and squishy and oh so great!
The Playdate Lady
- 2 min
Goopy Fun in The Kitchen
More sensory greatness! These instructions will get you going with goop and slime!
The Playdate Lady
- 1 min
Playdough Fun! The best playdough recipes.
Play dough is the number one requested activity in my preschool room. Find some great recipes here.
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