Click on this link to see if you agree that we need to stop-trying-to-make-everything-educational. Then come back and tell us what you think. 

Kindergarten environment

Come with us to Scandinavia

Forest schools in Scandinavia provide young children with all day, outdoor, activities and experiences regardless of the time of year or the weather.

Click here for a video about another Scaninavian model.

At Housatonic Community College we are starting to plan a study abroad trip to go visit some of these schools in person. Want to come? Contact me at LNoe@Housatonic.edu

Learn more about the word gap….for teachers?  Then tell us what you think. Click here.

Slow Down to Real Time has shown to improve children's brains. Read the article  by clicking the underlined link and think about the implications for preschool education.

Watch the video at this link and talk about what you have observed or experienced with loose parts.

Scientific method