Tag: pre-k

“There was a long tree…” Observational Drawing and Talking in the Pre-K Classroom
early childhood · outdoors · preschool

“There was a long tree…” Observational Drawing and Talking in the Pre-K Classroom

Jenna Komarin2 Comments

Observational drawing provides many wonderful opportunities for young children to connect to the creative process that will eventually lead to writing.

“Mat Man”: Reflective Practice
early childhood · preschool

“Mat Man”: Reflective Practice

Jenna Komarin2 Comments

What is the value in "teaching" children how to draw a person, even before they may start to draw figures on their own?

In Cathy’s Class: Reflective Practice
emergent writers · preschool

In Cathy’s Class: Reflective Practice

Jenna Komarin

What are some possibilities for writing in pre-k? Read to find out what it looks like in the classroom of early childhood educator Cathy Grupper.

Reflections on a Year of Writing in Pre-K: Straight From the Classroom
preschool · reflections

Reflections on a Year of Writing in Pre-K: Straight From the Classroom

Jenna Komarin

Whether you've been teaching writing for decades or you're just completing your first year, there are always so many questions to ask oneself when reflecting upon the school year.