Tuesday Tools
28th of June (Tod B / PreK)
The Prepared Environment
Watch the video, read the article below, and continue your discussion this week about the Prepared Environment with your Program Specialist, answering the following questions based on your own reflections.
21st of June (Inf / Tod A)
The Prepared Environment
Watch the video, read the article below, and continue your discussion this week about the Prepared Environment with your Program Specialist, answering the following questions based on your own reflections.
14th of June (Tod B / PreK)
Environmental Design
Discuss the design of your classroom with your Program Specialist this week, and answer the following questions based on your own reflections.
7th of June (Inf / Tod A)
Environmental Design
Discuss the design of your classroom with your Program Specialist this week, and answer the following questions based on your own reflections.
31st of May (Tod B / PreK )
The Absorbent Mind
Please read the following short article HERE. Discuss the Absorbent Mind with your Program Specialist this week, and answer the following questions based on your own reflections.
24th of May (Infant / Tod A )
The Absorbent Mind
Please read the following short article HERE. Discuss the Absorbent Mind with your Program Specialist this week, and answer the following questions based on your own reflections.
17th of May (Tod B / PreK )
Normalization
Please discuss Normalization with your Program Specialist this week, and answer the following questions based on your own reflections. Write them down in your Planner.
10th of May (Inf / Tod A)
Object Permanence
Please discuss Object Permanence with your Program Specialist this week, and answer the following questions based on your own reflections. Write them down in your Planner.
3rd of May (Tod B / Preschool)
Language Development
Please answer the following questions based on your reflections during this week’s video.
26th of April (Inf / Tod A)
What children get out of a Montessori Education
Please answer the following questions based on your reflections during this week’s video. You are also encouraged to read the following article HERE.
19th of April (Tod B / Preschool)
What children get out of a Montessori Education
Please answer the following questions based on your reflections during this week’s video. You are also encouraged to read the following article HERE.
12th of April (Inf / Tod A)
Resources for Infant / Toddler Educarers (featuring Magda Gerber)
Seeing Babies Differently
Caring for Young Infants
Please answer the following questions based on your observations during the previous videos. You are also encouraged to read the following article on Infant/ Toddler Educarers by Magda Gerber HERE.
5th of April (Tod B / PreK)
Montessori Origins
The Montessori Method in Italy
History of Maria Montessori
Please answer the following questions based on your observations during the previous videos
29th of March (Infant / Tod A)
Sportscasting
Introduction
Example
Please answer the following situational questions. Please read the following short article on Parentese and Sportscasting by clicking HERE.
22nd of March (Tod B / PreK)
Extrinsic Praise
Introduction
Example
Please answer the following situational questions. To read/listen to more content by Jesse, please click HERE.
15th of March (Inf / Tod A)
Dynamics of Change
Introduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Please answer the following guiding questions based on your own self-reflection. To access the Transformational Leadership Handbook, please click HERE.
8th of March (Tod B / PreK)
The Mindful Adult
Please answer the following guiding questions based on your own self-reflection. For additional resources on Mindfulness in the Toddler and Preschool classroom, please click HERE.
1st of March (Inf / Tod A)
The Mindful Adult
Please answer the following guiding questions based on your own self-reflection. For additional resources on Mindfulness in the Infant and Toddler classroom, please click HERE.
22nd of February
Toddler/Preschool Observation
Infant/Toddler Observation
Please watch both videos on observation, and answer the following guiding questions based on your observations.
15th of February
Self Regulation
Executive Function
Please read the following articles on RULER and additional self regulation tips for young children.
8th of February
Conflict Resolution
View some practical examples of conflict resolution in the classroom, and about the Inner Light which is present in each and every child.
18th of January
It’s all about the Materials
Using the 3 Period Lesson in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Classroom
11th of January
Intro to Sensitive Periods
Read this accompanying article on the Sensitive Periods. Click Here.
4th of January
Intro to Jamaica
Introducing the Jamaican Songbook, Storybook, Curriculum Guide, and Animated Videos
28th of December
Please answer the following reflection questions

21st of December
Please answer the following reflection questions

7th of December
December Musical Theme: Pitch
Learn how to match and imitate the sounds of the young children in your classroom.
30th of November
Curricular Theme: The Prepared Environment
Learn about the importance of this indirect learning tool.
23rd of November
Music and Curriculum Resources
Easy to find resources for your classroom. (No quiz this week) Happy Thanksgiving!
16th of November
Rhythm
Let’s talk about practical ways to bring Rhythm into the Classroom.
9th of November
Respect for the Child
Let’s talk about practical ways to bring the Respect for the Child into the Classroom.
2nd of November
Intro to South Korea
Introducing the South Korean Songbook, Storybook, Curriculum Guide, Planner, and Animated Videos
26th of October
3 Period Lessons and 3 Part Cards
Learn how to integrate the 3-period lesson into your classroom.
12th of October
Reviewing the Curriculum &
Foundations Binder
See the Curriculum & Foundations Binders in action!
5th of October
The Foundations Binder
Get the details on the Foundation Binder and Learning Objectives
28th of September
The Curriculum Binder
Get the details on the Classroom Curriculum Binder
21st of September
The Mindful Adult / Sensory Materials
Learn about aspects of the Mindful Adult
14th of September
Rock and Roll Box – South Africa Edition
Describe how you will be using these new resources for Sept/Oct in your classrooms.
7th of September
Reflections
Please complete the following reflections based on last weeks Professional Development
24th of August
Observation: Part 2
Continue writing classroom observations in teacher journal. Share your observations with your co-teachers and Program Specialist.
FYI: there will be no TTT next week. 🙂