Anti-Bias in Preschool
If we shush them or act embarrassed, we are sending them the signal that different is something to be embarrassed about.
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Ms. Stacey
Jun 71 min read
Jewish-American Heritage Month
I have always felt it is important for a classroom to literally be a reflection of the world outside of its walls.
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Ms. Stacey
May 302 min read
Stone Soup Story Time
Stone Soup is originally a European folk story in which hungry travelers convince the people of a town to each share a small amount of...
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Ms. Stacey
Jan 52 min read
When I grow up……
The children learned so much about what the adults in their lives do. They saw firsthand examples of what they might do when they grow up!
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Ms. Stacey
Nov 15, 20232 min read
It’s Raining. It’s Pouring!
Weather is a complex and fascinating topic to teach in the preschool years. There are many ways to teach it. I've included just a handful...
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Ms. Stacey
Oct 30, 20233 min read
The Worm Hotel
"Do we need a bathtub for the dirty ones? Oh wait! They're all dirty. They're worms!"
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Ms. Stacey
Sep 2, 20232 min read
You Don’t Scare Me!
We all have problems; some we have even created ourselves. However we also all have the strength and wit to overcome those problems.
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Ms. Stacey
Sep 2, 20235 min read
Top 10 Skills Preschool Children Learn at Snack Time
It may surprise you what putting their hands in the batter (proverbially or literally speaking) will inspire some children to try.
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Ms. Stacey
Jan 13, 20233 min read
Ice in the Desert
At Teacher Stacey's Playground we had to be creative when it comes to learning about snow, and arctic animals. But we did just that!
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Ms. Stacey
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Five Senses (Part 2) Smell
For teaching smell I had some fun ideas! At the art table we did spice painting. I used fall scents since it is also the beginning of...
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Ms. Stacey
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Five Senses (Part 1) Taste
Teaching children about their primary 5 senses has always been a favorite theme for me. I absolutely adore witnessing the connections...
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Ms. Stacey
Sep 22, 20222 min read
It’s Opposite Day!
Did you ever play that in Elementary School? Basically people felt the freedom to insult one another as long as they followed it up with...
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Ms. Stacey
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Colors and Shapes
Grab a Pre-K curriculum book or a book of arts and crafts ideas for preschoolers and you are bound to find a section that encourages...
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Ms. Stacey
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Children’s Day/Dia de los niños
The origin of this holiday goes back to 1925 when representatives from different countries met in Geneva, Switzerland to convene the...
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Ms. Stacey
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Being the Gatekeeper of Your Children's Library
I was given this book (and the Spanish version!) by a student’s very generous parent. It is downright hilarious!!! I was positive I...
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Ms. Stacey
Mar 5, 20221 min read
A Story By Any Other Name....
My favorite retelling of classic stories however are when I find one depicted in another culture.
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Ms. Stacey
Feb 15, 20222 min read
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Did you know the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff began as a Norwegian Fairytale in 1841?! That is old! While many things from the...
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Ms. Stacey
Jan 31, 20222 min read
World Read Aloud Day
World Read Aloud Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of February. LitWorld founded the campaign twelve years ago in 2010 to advocate...
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Ms. Stacey
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Little Red Riding Hood
There are so many versions of the classic fairytales. I love to read the different spins different authors put on them. Reading different...
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Ms. Stacey
Jan 2, 20225 min read
When Education Hits Home
This post isn't about my students or my preschool or even me as a teacher. This post comes from me as a Mommy. With my daughter's...
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