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         <title>Welcome! About My Classroom</title>
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         <title>Classroom Layout</title>
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         <title>Special Feature </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Springtime Is in The Air Sensory Bin for Centers.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Learning Centers Spotlight</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Springtime Is in The Air  </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Block Center </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning &amp; Skills-<br>&nbsp;<strong>Physical Skills:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Finger strengthening.<br>Wrist strengthening.<br>Eye-Hand coordination.<br>Balancing in building towers.<br>Jumping in body action chant.<br>Emotional Skills:<br>Being successful in building structures.<br>Feeling good about being in control.<br>Knocking down buildings to release fear. <br>Coping in emotional situations.<br>Resolving block conflicts peacefully.<br>Learning to respect others.&nbsp; <br>Cognitive Development- <br>Learning size and shape, parts and wholes.<br>Learning one-to-one correspondence.<br>Solving perpetual problems in bridging.<br>Solving block challenges on their own.<br>Enhances mathematical skills. <br>Featured Activity: "</strong>These differentiated, no prep spin and cover <a href="https://funlearningforkids.com/spring-theme-printables-preschool-kindergarten/">spring</a> pattern block mats put a fun spin on traditional pattern block activities. Add them to your <a href="https://funlearningforkids.com/math-activities-kids/">math</a> centers in <a href="https://funlearningforkids.com/activities-for-preschoolers/">preschool</a>, <a href="https://funlearningforkids.com/kindergarten-activities-and-printables/">kindergarten</a>, and first grade. The kids are going to love them!" <br><a href="https://funlearningforkids.com/spring-pattern-block-mats/">Spring Pattern Block Mats  (funlearningforkids.com)</a><strong><br></strong><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>References-</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/12947917665886692/">(113) Pinterest</a><br><a href="https://funlearningforkids.com/spring-pattern-block-mats/">Spring Pattern Block Mats (funlearningforkids.com)</a><br><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/422281201919312/">(113) Pinterest</a><br><a href="https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2019/02/rainbow-baking-soda-science-experiment-for-kids.html">Rainbow baking soda science experiment for kids - Messy Little Monster</a><br><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11399805378151865/">(113) Pinterest</a><br><a href="https://pocketofpreschool.com/construction-site-dramatic-play/">Construction Site Dramatic Play - Pocket of Preschool</a><br><a href="https://pathways.org/how-books-can-help-your-child/">How Books Can Help Your Child | Pathways.org</a><br><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/598626975454379813/">(113) Pinterest</a><br><a href="https://www.preschool-play.com/language-literacy-center-activities/">Language and Literacy Activities For Kids - Preschool Play (preschool-play.com)</a><br><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/157907530675603621/">(113) Pinterest</a><br><a href="https://www.fairypoppins.com/flower-measurement-activities/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=pinterest&amp;utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&amp;utm_content=smartloop&amp;utm_term=64192824">Flower Measurement Activities - Fairy Poppins</a><br><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/628674429212742860/">(113) Pinterest</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Science &amp; Discovery Center</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning &amp; Skills-&nbsp;<br><strong>Social/Emotional Skills-<br></strong>Communicating with peers</div><div>Inferring together with peers</div><div>Measuring together with peers</div><div>Predicting together with peers<br>Teamwork!!!<br><strong>Physical Skills-&nbsp;<br></strong>Eye-Hand Coordination&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;Fine Motor Skills/Small Motor Skills<br><strong>Cognitive Skills-&nbsp;<br></strong>Enhancing the <em>five senses</em> through experiments-</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Sight</em></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Tough</em></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Hearing</em></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Smell</em></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Taste</em></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Problem Solving<br>Featured Activity: Rainbow Baking Soda<br>"You are going to LOVE this baking soda science experiment!! Toddlers and preschoolers (and older kids too) who love rainbows will be AMAZED by this rainbow science experiment for kids. The best part is that it is pretty easy to set up for an afternoon of fun learning using just a few supplies!! Below you will find step-by-step directions to get started with this fun and easy baking soda science experiment."<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Dramatic Play Center</title>
         <author>shannonkayconnelly</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning &amp; Skills-<br><strong><em>Social Development:</em></strong>&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cooperation</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sharing</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Social Roles</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prosocial Values (honesty, service, loyalty, truthfulness)</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to gain entrance to a group</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to be a leader</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to wait your turn</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to negotiate&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong><em>Cognitive Development:<br></em></strong><br></div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Concepts such as work, pay, order, time</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Concepts of travel, transportation, construction</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Concepts of illness, doctors, emergencies</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Roles of family members, workers</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Problem-solving</div><div>•&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Planning<br><br>Featured Activity-&nbsp;<br>Construction Site Dramatic Play<br><br></div><h1>CONSTRUCTION SITE DRAMATIC PLAY</h1><div>"Change the dramatic play center into a Construction Site for a construction theme! Your Preschool, Pre-k, or Kindergarten kiddos will go CRAZY for this theme and learn a ton. It’s super easy to sneak in tons of literacy, math, and STEM into their play too."<br><a href="https://pocketofpreschool.com/construction-site-dramatic-play/">Construction Site Dramatic Play - Pocket of Preschool</a><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-05-08 16:32:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning &amp; Skills-<br><strong>Book activities: Levels of Interaction<br></strong>&nbsp;Manipulation Level-Takes book off shelf, carries books, uses books in playing and building, and more</div><div>Mastery Level- Has favorite books, wants same story to read and read again, knows words or phrases from story and repeats them</div><div>Meaning Level- Retells story from book, may pretend to read it, changes elements of stories<br><strong>Comprehension</strong>: understanding what they have read or been told, and being able to answer questions about it</div><div><strong>Creativity</strong>: exploration of ideas and possibilities</div><div>Kids are continuously learning how sounds and language work. Children from birth to 6 years old are typically not reading on their own, but they are still constantly <a href="https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/communication/">developing communication skills</a>, which is why reading books to them and telling stories play an important role, especially in these early years.<br>Featured Activity- <br><strong>ROCKET SHIP ALPHABET MATCH UP<br>"</strong>Students will match the upper and lowercase letters to complete the puzzles. Beginning sound recognition will also be practiced with this activity."<br><a href="https://www.preschool-play.com/language-literacy-center-activities/">Language and Literacy Activities For Kids - Preschool Play (preschool-play.com)</a><strong><br></strong><br><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning &amp; Skills- <br>Children gain an understanding of sequence, Patterns, Addition/Subtraction, Fractions, Geometry (shapes), Classification-Sorting, Measurement, and Math Vocabulary (less/more, small/medium/large.)<br>Featured Activity-<br>"These <strong>flower measurement activities</strong> are a fun addition to math centers – especially if you are doing a garden or spring theme! They’re suitable for kids in preschool or kindergarten.<br><strong>&nbsp;Flower Measurement Mats<br></strong>This is a fun activity to help kids learn to order items from shortest to tallest.<br><strong>Preparation</strong> – Begin by printing and laminating the resources for added durability. Next, cut along the dotted lines to separate the flowers and shuffle them so the sizes are all mixed up."<br><a href="https://www.fairypoppins.com/flower-measurement-activities/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=pinterest&amp;utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&amp;utm_content=smartloop&amp;utm_term=64192824">Flower Measurement Activities - Fairy Poppins</a><br><br></div><div><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Learning &amp; Skills-<br><strong>Art in the Early Childhood Classroom:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>Art is used in communication<br>Art is used as Visible Thinking<br>Art is used as an Expression<br>Art can Manipulate the Medium<br><strong>Development of Drawing Skills are developed:<br></strong>Basic shapes emerge in scribbles<br>Children draw or create their first human<br>Children learn how to use art materials<br><br>Featured Activity-<br>"Invitation To Create: Build A Bug is. Open-ended creative insect paper craft for kids. Great for color recognition &amp; fine motor development. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers."<br><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/628674429212742860/">(113) Pinterest</a><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2022-05-08 17:21:21 UTC</pubDate>
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