Pre-K
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in prekindergarten and preschool.
Telling the Story of Learning in Displays of Student Work
By sharing photographs, objectives, and samples in hallways and on bulletin boards, pre-K educators can shift from decorating to documenting learning—and both students and families benefit.Helping Kids Celebrate Diversity Through Authentic Portraits
When educators are intentional about teaching kids to see and represent differences, the students—and their works of art—blossom.2.3k
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.102.1k9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.A Hop, Skip, and a Jump
The possibilities for creating a sensory path to give students a movement break are endless. Here’s what schools across the country are doing.13 Picture Books for Young Students About Learning How to Read
Reading about reading can help put young learners on the path to becoming lifelong readers, and these books will inspire them.175
Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured
On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply “recreating schools at home” passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.31.2kCreative Ways to Teach Breathing Practices to Young Learners
Teachers can help students in preschool and the early elementary grades use mindfulness to find calm when they feel overwhelmed.805
Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly
The author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! chats with us about creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids “do 51 percent of the work.”25.8k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.60.1k
How to Teach Handwriting—and Why It Matters
Teaching young students how to write by hand before moving on to keyboarding can help improve their reading fluency as well.53kBuilding a Joyful Classroom Community
In a year full of uncertainty and stress, teachers in the early grades can create a safe and even joyful learning environment.439
What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
The author of "The Importance of Being Little" on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.39k
Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess
Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action.44.8kHow Students Can Tell Their Story on the Class Bulletin Board
Hallway bulletin boards are often created by teachers, but giving students more control nurtures their sense of belonging.441
