https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum Made with wonder en-us 2022-03-05 15:07:19 UTC 2022-07-24 15:57:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f47d.png kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218310632 Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children (communityplaythings.com)
I really liked this site because it talks about the ways loose parts can be educational. It also had a lot of great ideas for crafts and room design. A great website for purchasing materials as well.]]> 2022-06-11 21:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218310632 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218312919 Loose Parts Play Ideas for Toddlers – Play of the Wild
This site was great for ideas for toddlers. I work with toddlers everyday so it's nice to have specific ideas for that age group.]]> 2022-06-11 21:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218312919 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218314545 Mirror Transient Art with nature loose parts and Grapat Mandalas - Outdoor Activities for Kids - Bing video
A cute video of outdoor loose parts that helps me understand how simple outdoor things are great for kids to be able to explore with. Nature walks are defiantly going to be essential. ]]> 2022-06-11 21:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218314545 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218320894 The Importance of Routines for Kids - Zero to Thrive
This is a great read for the importance of daily schedules for children. Gives you an idea about age-appropriate milestones. It's helpful to know what routines really matter.]]> 2022-06-11 22:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218320894 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218323514 10 Reasons A Daily Routine is Important for Your Child (and How to Set One) - Petit Journey
I started to wonder how daily routines have affected my child. It was important for me to create stability for my daughter so one of those ways includes daily routines.]]> 2022-06-11 22:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218323514 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218325179 Explain It Routines and Schedules - Bing video
Learning the difference between routines and schedules is important. Routines bring us comfort. Schedules are nice because we often like to know what to expect throughout the day.]]> 2022-06-11 22:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218325179 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218680629 IRIS | Page 1: Early Childhood Environments (vanderbilt.edu)
It's important to understand the different early childhood environments whether it be social, physical or temporal. Safe, responsive, and nurturing environments are an important part of supporting development. ]]> 2022-06-12 17:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218680629 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218692393 What is the Role of Environment in Child Development? (firstcry.com)
Both Nature and Nurture play an important role in a child's development. Many factors come into play when it comes to a child's development. Family also plays a very important role in growth.]]> 2022-06-12 17:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218692393 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218709976 10 Ways Teachers Can Create a Positive Learning Environment | Free Spirit Publishing Blog
It's important to create a positive learning environment. Development thrives in a good learning environment, a sense of order and bonding with the child will be helpful.]]> 2022-06-12 18:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2218709976 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2224591872 20 Natural Materials for Children's Play | Petit Journey
This link had some really great ideas for natural materials. It even shows you how to make playdough. Also explains the importance of exposing children to nature.]]> 2022-06-18 15:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2224591872 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2224597671 The Beauty of Natural Materials in Early Learning Classrooms — Bambini (bambinigroup.com)
There is a great list of outdoor materials to let children explore like rocks, dirt, flowers and many more. I really liked this site because it listed the different subjects that can be covered by using different natural materials.]]> 2022-06-18 15:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2224597671 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2224605765 25 Planting And Gardening Activies For Preschoolers (pre-kpages.com)
I've been wanting to start a garden with my toddlers so finding many ideas and materials I can use with them was very helpful. Some of these ideas will work great for them.]]> 2022-06-18 16:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2224605765 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230469938 Nature Play and Loose Parts: Invitations to Create (artfulteachingjoyfullearning.com)
Creating invitations with loose parts was so exciting to do. You get to create these beautiful designs for kids with all kinds of things. It makes me want to play too!]]> 2022-06-26 01:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230469938 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230470750 How to set up and create Invitations To Play for early learning! (theempowerededucatoronline.com)
This site had some great tips to help keep children interested and what you could do when setting up your invitations. I loved the stations full of fun materials.]]> 2022-06-26 01:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230470750 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230475137 35 Ideas to Play on a Tray, Simple Invitations to Play, Create and Explore - Little Worlds (littleworldsbigadventures.com)
There is so many creations you can make when it comes to invitations. I found some really great themed designs on this page. I can't wait to make some of these for the kids with our curriculum.

]]> 2022-06-26 01:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230475137 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230478281 10 Benefits of Sensory Play in Early Childhood - Empowered Parents
So many items are available for sensory play with children. The chance to explore different materials is important and can be so much fun.]]> 2022-06-26 02:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230478281 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230479241 21 Sensory Activities for Toddlers that Improve Development! (yourkidstable.com)
This has a wonderful list of sensory activities for children. My daughter is a toddler so these are some great ideas of things I can do with her. I love letting the kids get messy with some of these sensory ideas.]]> 2022-06-26 02:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230479241 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230481832 25 Best Sensory Activities For Toddlers In 2022 (findyourmomtribe.com)
This was a wonderful page for moms and teachers. Making colored ice was a cute idea for summer fun! My favorite ideas will always be sensory play with nature.]]> 2022-06-26 02:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230481832 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230485230 https://www.goodplayguide.com/blog/what-are-schemas-in-childrens-play/
This page had a lot of good information about schemas in child play. It's helpful to get some idea of what to look for to help can schemas.]]> 2022-06-26 02:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230485230 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230486077 What are Play Schemas? The Answer and 150+ Fun Schema Activities (reachformontessori.com)
I love finding different site with ideas for children. This had many to choose from and also ideas that you could modify to work for your children.

]]> 2022-06-26 02:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230486077 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230486812 Schemas in Children’s Play - N A T U R E P L A Y (nature-play.co.uk)
Outdoor activities are so important for growth. Being able to touch and explore new materials that surround us give children a way to expand their curiosity.]]> 2022-06-26 02:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230486812 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230795578 5 Ideas for Dramatic Play in Early Childhood (schoolspecialty.com)
Dramatic play is so fun for kids to pretend whatever they want. Areas for dramatic play and dress up materials make it so much more exciting.]]> 2022-06-26 21:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230795578 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230799075 What is Small World Play and Why is it Important? (teachingmama.org)
This site had some great information about small world play and why it's important. It's always helpful to find resources for craft ideas sensory play and dramatic play ideas.]]> 2022-06-26 21:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230799075 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230801819 Ultimate List of Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschoolers (playtolearnpreschool.us)
I've started setting up play ideas for when my daughter wakes up from a nap so having tons of ideas like this is super helpful. She gets so excited to wake up to a play invitation.]]> 2022-06-26 21:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2230801819 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2239971722 https://www.bing.com/search?q=childcare+studio+art+clay&form=ANNTH1&refig=da8f0d0eae054de78782884d2a94f2fd
I love the idea of playing with clay with our toddler group. They love to get dirty and play with things like playdough but i feel like the feel of clay would be wonderful for a sensory activity.]]> 2022-07-08 23:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2239971722 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2239972358 15 CUTE AND CLEVER CLAY PROJECTS FOR KIDS (hellowonderful.co)
This site had some great ideas for clay projects. I can't wait to let the kids explore some of these ideas. Clay is wonderful because it's something they can create and save or bring home.]]> 2022-07-08 23:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2239972358 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2239973037 5 Easy Homemade Clay Recipes to Make Clay with Kids - FamilyEducation
I can't wait to try this one with the kids! Homemade clay recipes are so helpful so that I can have the kids make the clay with me so we can create and activity from scratch.]]> 2022-07-08 23:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2239973037 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2240253307 4 Creative Construction Play Ideas for Kids - Toddler Approved
The blog site had a lot of great information about construction play for toddlers. There're some good ideas I could use for my daughter, she loves building right now.]]> 2022-07-09 20:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2240253307 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2240254979 7 Valuable Benefits of Construction Play - KingasCorner
I love watching my daughter play with block while she builds and creates with her own hands. It's so important for children to be able to explore this curiosity and creativity and very enjoyable to see when your child does.]]> 2022-07-09 21:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2240254979 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2240256710 The Benefits of Block Play | Learning and Development | Teach Early Years
Children can learn in so many ways when playing with blocks; math, problem solving, self-expression as a few examples. Its valuable open-ended play that helps stimulate brain development.]]> 2022-07-09 21:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2240256710 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2242271981 Sensory Play for Babies (growingajeweledrose.com)
This had some great ideas for play with the children. Letting kids play and explore sounds is so helpful and entertaining for you children.]]> 2022-07-13 02:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2242271981 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2242275663 Why is Problem Solving Important in Child Development? | Marlborough News
This is great to understand why it's so important for children to learn how to problem solve. It starts at such a young age and helps throughout your whole life. ]]> 2022-07-13 02:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2242275663 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2242279520 Brain Development - First Things First
The brain is not made, its built! We are the teachers who can help provide the tools they need to succeed. ]]> 2022-07-13 02:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2242279520 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2248793897 Which Objects Can Balance? | Crafts for Kids | PBS KIDS for Parents
This had some really cool ideas to teach kids about balancing objects. I love teaching kids about science and think this site has some great ideas to let them explore.]]> 2022-07-24 15:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2248793897 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2248801297 Magnet Experiments for Pre-K Preschool Kids - PreKinders
Exploring magnets with children can be such a fun activity. Seeing the wonderment in kids is so joyful. They have such curiosity about how it works and what is magnetic. ]]> 2022-07-24 15:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2248801297 kaypeez92 https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2248802606 Comparing Objects by Weight with Child 14 (erikson.edu)
This had a great video with children exploring weighing objects. They love exploring different weights of objects and playing with the scale to see what weighs more than other objects.]]> 2022-07-24 15:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kaypeez92/LearningEnvironmentAndCurriculum/wish/2248802606