Educational Philosophies

Learn why building executive function skills, creates a firm foundation for social-emotional development.

Learn about the many benefits of playing with clay and why kids should linger in the exploration stage.

Use the Project Approach to capture and extend children's love of learning. Find out what this preschool class learned through a deep dive investigation of rocks.

Create inclusive and equitable Loose Parts play opportunities.

Educators play a vital role in designing environments, interactions, and experiences that will support holistic learning. Envisioning the child as a whole, curious, creative, and capable individual is vital to this approach.

The Importance of Art to the Development of the Whole Child

Inspiring Connection, Creativity, and Curiosity in the Classroom

How to support children's appropriate motor development by moving away from tables and chairs.

According to the 2022 study coming out of Vanderbilt University, children who attended Tennessee’s voluntary pre-K program over a decade ago are now worse off academically and socially than their peers. The research is sound, but the…

I understand why themes are hard to give up but I am making my line in the sand and suggesting that if themes involve using pre-cuts or cut outs than the practice should be eliminated.

Creating Learning Spaces with the Nervous System in Mind