In this episode we talk classroom set up topics: decor, storage, and schedule.

1:36 - for decor

9:33 - for storage

21:39 - for schedule

Click this link to access - decor checklist, decor reminder, and two storage trackers

Click here for a editable schedule example.

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In this weeks episode we discuss two important parts of classroom set up - environment and materials.

This previously recorded material is repurposed for you at the perfect time of year for setting up classrooms.

I share with you some questions and reminders to think about as well as how I go ahead and set up my classroom.

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This week we dive a bit deeper into what the 90/10 rule looks like and how it can be incorporated into every aspect of your teaching.

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In this first episode of season 2 we talk about reflection as our guide forward.

Sometimes you have to look back and learn to move on.

I share about my reflection process and how we can bring reflection into the classroom, even for our youngest learners.

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This week we talk all about letting the materials loose!

Using materials all across the room and not just for it's intended area can be called cross-area play. We talk about the benefits and some great ideas from a NAEYC article as well as what it looks like in my classroom.

We also talk about the mess it can create and tips and tricks for cleaning up said mess.

Check out a quick look at cross-area play in one of my instagram reels.

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In this week's episode we talk all about progressive education.

I share and offer my reactions to the essay by Alfie Kohn entitled, Progressive Education: Why it's Hard to Beat, But Also Hard to Find.

We share about what defines a progressive program, what progressive programs are not, why they are awesome, and why there is a resistance to them.

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In this week's episode we talk all about one of my favorite subjects, rough play!

This type of play can super uncomfortable and nerve wracking, but we need to all ow it and start to understand it more.

We talk about how it fits into the scheme of play and why it is beneficial.

We talk strategy and language around this type of play to help children understand their bodies, regulation and process within the context of very physical play.

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This is why we teach...the kids.

This week we talk all about how we focus on the students and why that is so important in the classroom.

Understanding how we view the children and how that effects the classroom and our teaching is an important idea to reflect one.

We also discuss ways to shift our focus to the children instead of all the other things being thrown at us.

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In this week's episode we talk all about where the play has gone and how to incorporate more play into your classroom through open-ended teaching strategies. We all know why play is beneficial in the classroom, but it still only shows up for 30 minutes a day in structured choice times.

What are we doing instead? Academics. What can we do to incorporate more play? Open up your teaching style to a more open-ended child-led style and make play the pulse of the classroom. Making the shift in small easy to do steps can start to help incorporate more play a bit at a time.

Finding balance in the classroom between free play and guided play, open-ended and close-ended materials, and child-led and teacher-led learning will get you well on your way.

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