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Child Central Station: Is It Play? What is Play?? Teacher Toms, Questions To Ponder, What Is Play, Jean Piaget, Play Day, Play Based, Human Development, Central Station, Psychology Today
Is It Play? What is Play??
Child Central Station: Is It Play? What is Play??
Child Central Station: It Wasn't Peek-A-Boo, Respecting Infants at Play Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Gross Motor Skills, Receiving Blankets, Peek A Boos, Child Development, Infants
It Wasn't Peek-A-Boo, Respecting Infants at Play
Child Central Station: It Wasn't Peek-A-Boo, Respecting Infants at Play
BBBBBButterflies and Caterpillars Round Up! | Child Central Station- a collection of ideas to enhance your study of butterfly life cycles. Montessori Science, Preschool Science Activities, Preschool Units, Preschool Education, Preschool At Home, Preschool Curriculum, Teaching Science, Teaching Tips, Art Education
BBBBBButterflies and Caterpillars Round Up!
BBBBBButterflies and Caterpillars Round Up! | Child Central Station- a collection of ideas to enhance your study of butterfly life cycles.
Making Strawberry Jam! | Child Central Station- quick easy freezer jam you can make with young children- and it tastes GREAT! Cooking For A Group, Cooking With Kids, Cooking And Baking, Making Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Freezer Jam, Good Food, Yummy Food, Freezer Cooking, Family Friendly Meals
Making Strawberry Jam!
Making Strawberry Jam! | Child Central Station- quick easy freezer jam you can make with young children- and it tastes GREAT!
Rolling Paint! | Child Central Station- Great process art for young children- and good for motor skills and tracking too! Preschool Arts And Crafts, Art Activities For Kids, Arts And Crafts For Kids, Projects For Kids, Toddler Activities, Art For Kids, Open Ended Art, Teaching Art, Teaching Resources
Rolling Paint!
Rolling Paint! | Child Central Station- Great process art for young children- and good for motor skills and tracking too!
Recycled Paper | Child Central Station, diy recycled paper made completely by hand, great for preschool, homeschool and working with young children. Add seeds to make plantable paper- add Kool-Aid to make scented/colored paper! Kindergarten Science, Preschool Art, Science Activities, Activities For Kids, Recycling Activities, Recycled Projects, Recycled Crafts, Recycled Paper, Kool Aid
Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper | Child Central Station, diy recycled paper made completely by hand, great for preschool, homeschool and working with young children. Add seeds to make plantable paper- add Kool-Aid to make scented/colored paper!
Finding Monarch Eggs and Larva | Child Central Station, Why buy a kit when you can find your own eggs and larva? Monarch Butterfly Garden, Butterfly Plants, Butterfly Life Cycle, Butterfly House, Butterfly Feeders, Butterfly Kit, Caterpillar Eggs, Monarch Caterpillar, Homeschool Nature Study
Finding Monarch Eggs and Larva
Finding Monarch Eggs and Larva | Child Central Station, Why buy a kit when you can find your own eggs and larva?
Worms, Worms, Worms..... | Child Central Station-  a roundup of worm activities- holding/observing worms, creating a worm habitat, painting with "worms" and even a worm lunch! Letter W Activities, Science Activities For Kids, Preschool Science, Science Lessons, Science Projects, Science Experiments, Teaching Kids, Science Ideas
Worms, Worms, Worms.....
Worms, Worms, Worms..... | Child Central Station- a roundup of worm activities- holding/observing worms, creating a worm habitat, painting with "worms" and even a worm lunch!
Preschool Chemistry: Fun with Vinegar and Baking Soda | Child Central Station Science For Kids, Science Club, Science Party
Preschool Chemistry: Fun with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Preschool Chemistry: Fun with Vinegar and Baking Soda | Child Central Station
Mining for Gems Outdoor Play, Mining, Childrens, Gems, Activities, Learning, Fun, Crafts
Mining for Gems
Mining for Gems
Real play is messy. Children NEED to find all of the “stuff” they want/need for their play. They need to move(transport) stuff and the only timeline they follow is their own. The photos posted of immaculate, clean classrooms are not “real”… they don’t capture the true essence of what childhood play is. Because let’s face it. … Clean Classroom, Clean Up, Timeline, Messy, Essence, Childhood, Capture
Why We are NOT Cleaning Up!
Real play is messy. Children NEED to find all of the “stuff” they want/need for their play. They need to move(transport) stuff and the only timeline they follow is their own. The photos posted of immaculate, clean classrooms are not “real”… they don’t capture the true essence of what childhood play is. Because let’s face it. …
BRING THE SNOW INSIDE! The calendar may state that it is spring, but here in northern Upper Michigan, it is still snowing! We had a a few nice days with a “spring-like” feel, and a thaw, but then it started snowing again :). Our winters tend to be long, but we do what we can to get out and … Calendar May, Winters, Michigan, Northern, Flower Girl Dresses, Upper, Snow
Bringing the Snow Inside
BRING THE SNOW INSIDE! The calendar may state that it is spring, but here in northern Upper Michigan, it is still snowing! We had a a few nice days with a “spring-like” feel, and a thaw, but then it started snowing again :). Our winters tend to be long, but we do what we can to get out and …
jump! Child Central Station Hyperactive Kids, Experiments, Jump, Bones, Dan
Is my Child HyperActive
jump! Child Central Station
If you haven’t yet heard…. I am a couple of weeks into co-hosting a podcast with Dan Hodgins!  I am super excited about this new adventure! If you are not familiar with Dan, he is a former child, author, consultant, international speaker,…. You can find his website here, and his Facebook page here. (click on … Pirate Day, Pirate Life, Pirate Theme, Pirate Flags, Pirate Clip Art, Die Wilde 13, Pirate Party Invitations, Pirate Birthday Party, Birthday Parties
Child Central Station
If you haven’t yet heard…. I am a couple of weeks into co-hosting a podcast with Dan Hodgins! I am super excited about this new adventure! If you are not familiar with Dan, he is a former child, author, consultant, international speaker,…. You can find his website here, and his Facebook page here. (click on …
PODCAST Episode 8: Field Trips https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1108380202539828&id=566457523398768
Upstairs Studio
PODCAST Episode 8: Field Trips https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1108380202539828&id=566457523398768
child central station winter waterslides Waterslides, Pure Products, Winter
Winter Waterslides: Pure Play
child central station winter waterslides
journal writing child central station Handwriting Instruction, Stages Of Writing, Back To School Sales, Journal Writing, Kid Names, Learning Activities, Classroom
Our journals
journal writing child central station
DIY Liquid Watercolors Child Central Station Liquid Watercolor, Early Childhood, Watercolors, Pillar Candles, Kid
Child Central Station
DIY Liquid Watercolors Child Central Station
the Big Green Booger Boogers, Big Green
Big Green Booger
the Big Green Booger
Name calling happens. Sometimes it is playful and fun…. and sometimes it is an attempt of verbal power/control.  As an observer, sometimes it is difficult to tell. The only person who can really decide if they are okay with the nickname is the person who is being called by that name. “You’re a crazy chicken nugget!” … Name Calling, Nugget, Cheek, To Tell, Difficult, Crazy
Child Central Station
Name calling happens. Sometimes it is playful and fun…. and sometimes it is an attempt of verbal power/control. As an observer, sometimes it is difficult to tell. The only person who can really decide if they are okay with the nickname is the person who is being called by that name. “You’re a crazy chicken nugget!” …
DIY Upcycled Translucent Blocks made from empty baby food containers. Reuse Containers, Baby Food Containers, Plastic Containers, Baby Food Jar Crafts, Food Crafts, Baby Jars, Baby Food Jars, Monkey Crafts, Manualidades
DIY Upcycled Translucent Blocks
DIY Upcycled Translucent Blocks made from empty baby food containers.
Painting at the Easel with Hand Drills Love Painting, Drills, Easel, Artsy, Herbs
Child Central Station
Painting at the Easel with Hand Drills
2014 Luge Outdoor Winter Fun, Luge, Gardening, Yummy
Child Central Station
2014 Luge
Colorful Snow Volcanoes! - Child Central Station Easy Science, Volcanoes, Winter Fun, Boredom, Children, Reasons
Colorful Snow Volcanoes!
Colorful Snow Volcanoes! - Child Central Station
Building with Cedar Planks: Just Playing? Cedar Planks, Toddler Bed, Building
Child Central Station
Building with Cedar Planks: Just Playing?
Sticky, Bumpy, Homemade, Infant and Toddler Safe Slime Daycare Activities, Sensory Activities, Infant Activities, Kids Sensory Play, Baby Sensory, Infant Sensory, Toddler Preschool, Toddler Crafts, Edible Slime
Child Central Station
Sticky, Bumpy, Homemade, Infant and Toddler Safe Slime
Just Playing Riding the Train Riding, Train
Child Central Station
Just Playing Riding the Train
Introducing: Just Playing? - Child Central Station Inquiry Based Learning, Learning Time, Art Therapy Activities, Craft Activities For Kids, Early Childhood Development, Intentional Teaching, Kindergarten Blogs
Child Central Station
Introducing: Just Playing? - Child Central Station
101 Ways to Play in the Snow! Written by Amy @ Child Central Station for www.prekandksharing.blogspot.com Winter Time, Cold Winter, Winter Weather, Outdoor Learning, Winter Activities For Kids, Kids Fun, Kids Crafts Science, Snow Fun
101 Ways to Play in the Snow!
101 Ways to Play in the Snow! Written by Amy @ Child Central Station for www.prekandksharing.blogspot.com
The Ultimate Guide to Chalk - Child Central Station Chalk Activities, Childrens Activities, School Activities, Preschool Ideas, Preschool Classroom, Classroom Ideas, Abc Art, Outdoor Fun For Kids
Child Central Station
The Ultimate Guide to Chalk - Child Central Station