Early Childhood Education

now presenting… my major project!

I share the final product of my EC&I 832 Major Project – a curriculum resource that explores Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy in a play-based, hands-on Pre-K context. I share the journey of creating my Major Project throughout the semester.

March 30, 2022 devices / digital citizenship / Early Childhood Education / Early Years / EC&1 832 / iPads / major project / media literacy / play based learning / Pre-Kindergarten / Technology / Weekly Reflections

warming up to the idea of using devices in pre-k

I reflect on my personal growth in incorporating iPads in my Pre-K classroom to enhance and expand upon play and learning experiences.

March 12, 2022 digital citizenship / Early Childhood Education / Early Years / EC&1 832 / major project / media literacy / Pre-Kindergarten

making headway on my major project

I give an update on my Major Project (creating a curriculum resource to teach Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy in the early years).

June 7, 2019 Early Childhood Education / ECE / Elementary Teacher / environmental education / Nature / Nature-Based Learning / Outdoor Education / outdoor learning space / Personal Reflection / Pre-K / prek teacher / prekindergarten / resources / Teacher / the great outdoors

one with nature

Nature has been on my mind a lot lately. The reasons for this are three-fold: Two months ago, I got a new dog. Russ has been such an awesome addition to my life, as he has gotten me out and walking two times a day. Before I had him, it was much easier to make […]

September 25, 2018 Early Childhood Education / Learning Through Play / Messy Play / Personal Reflection / Pre-K / Pre-Kindergarten

accepting “mess”

The Pre-K program and its students have taught me so much about life, both as a teacher and just as a person in general. 🙂 As I reflected on my day while looking through pictures taken during play time, I realized that one of the best skills I’ve acquired as a Pre-K teacher is the […]