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Go ahead and get a little messy!
I used to run a preschool out of my home several years back. And while my husband was always quite supportive and patient with my job,...
Ms. Stacey
Apr 142 min read
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Exploring Science in Preschool!
Children in the preschool years are doing science pretty much the entire time they are awake.
Ms. Stacey
Feb 52 min read
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The Grinch
If you are able to celebrate Christmas in your environment, there are many ways to do so. This year I decided to use Dr. Seuss’ famous...
Ms. Stacey
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Thanksgiving Turkey Time
Because this is a holiday that centers around a meal, I thought it would be fun to incorporate some of the foods into our snacks.
Ms. Stacey
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Brain Breaks
Many of you already know that I not only am a full time bilingual preschool teacher, I also homeschool my 5th grade daughter, Maya. When...
Ms. Stacey
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Types of Play
Play is enjoyable, spontaneous, meaningful, symbolic, voluntary, intrinsically motivated, and involves active participation. I’m about 8...
Ms. Stacey
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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International Day of Peace
The 21st of September has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Peace. All across the world people may have...
Ms. Stacey
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Play-Based Kindergarten
“Play is the work of th child.” - Maria Montessori
Ms. Stacey
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Exposing Complex Vocabulary to Young Children
In response to a recent storytime, I had someone ask me why I use such long, complicated words if I work with such young children. My...
Ms. Stacey
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Literacy Development in Preschool
Having books available at a child’s reach encourages the child to see the written word well before the concept of reading has been learned.
Ms. Stacey
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Welcome in!
Come on in to our preschool and check out how we have set everything up!
Ms. Stacey
Jul 28, 20241 min read
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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...
Ms. Stacey
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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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...
Ms. Stacey
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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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...
Ms. Stacey
Aug 18, 20222 min read
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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...
Ms. Stacey
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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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...
Ms. Stacey
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
One of my favorite ways to prepare a lesson plan is to use a book as the theme. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has several dimensions to teach!
Ms. Stacey
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month
At La Casa Grande Bilingual Academy this is arguably our favorite month of the year! I wanted to make sure we celebrated it largely and...
Ms. Stacey
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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