Joanne Marie Babalis I’ve been following your work for a while now and it’s been so inspirational and helpful in my growth as an educator! It’s not fun dealing with negativity especially when it attacks the very core passion we have. Thank you for sharing, being real and honest. 😊

Continued to explore chalk and added some water colours to our palette. Took an original Crayola palette, popped out the colours (it’s okay if they break), and added lots of water to create mini mixing experiments… instagram.com/p/B86T8iKlSP9/…

Sebby is super thrilled to announce that today his little Sissy joins him as the newest member of the “preschooler” crew! I no longer have any toddlers in this house and cannot believe my littlest baby is now 2.5… instagram.com/p/B86ySKFlN4a/…

Hi last week of February!! I’m ready for you !! 💋💋💋💋 (Photo my the amazing lauraclarkephotos and this stunning hair piece is from my little student’s Mama cosabella.accessories and it might need to be part of my… instagram.com/p/B889EkZlMeF/…

Repost by Joanne Marie Babalis! Some great food for thought in the midst of our #covid_19 reality. ❤️ #iteachk #teachersofinstagram #ctinquiry instagram.com/p/B90CbfVBXZ3/…

Not the very best quality but our first attempt at reviving my YouTube channel ! The children and I feel proud to share our learning with the world ! Please subscribe and watch us! youtu.be/23uykzJuQNM

Also join me LIVE on Instagram today at 3:00 p.m.

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Next Youtube Video is up on Colour Experiments with Tissue and Bubbles: Please share and subscribe - Learn with Ms. Joanne Babalis | Reggio Emilia Inspired | Educational Videos for Kids (Parents and Educators) youtu.be/9PmLrFCWeeE

Video number three is up! More colour experiments with food colouring and oil. youtu.be/oO09t4Qfa4o

YouTube Video: Kitchen Sensory Play with Rice - Integration of Mathematics *explorations turned into a yummy lunch youtu.be/qngwI7E2_kE

Simple Water Play in the Kitchen Sink: My children created their own clean up songs and Sebby had the idea to test out what objects sink or float. Someone is getting ready for Kindergarten and Mama is so proud ! youtu.be/5PHaCFZtHSA

In this short video we start an inquiry project during our nature walk about how/why trees are being chopped down. Listen to some of Sebby's thoughts and theories on who has been cutting the trees... youtu.be/8L4o3jVWbRg

And now a video from our studio space where we explore clay! youtu.be/Cc5k55SIakk

youtu.be/Cc5k55SIakk Exploring the language of clay in the studio!

When you can't sleep, I guess you edit?! #YouTubelife Today we transformed a little space at the back of my studio that was always getting messy. We organized the play kitchen, pretend food, and costumes. Check out the before and after! youtu.be/RSUjOTy8j_o

Some outdoor play on our patio deck with sidewalk chalk, soil and a washing station for muddy boots, trucks and tricycle. youtu.be/3yuC5jmr5qA

Today we transformed our kitchen into a studio & in the most recent video uploaded, I explain how to create 2 homemade taste safe paint recipes!Check out YouTube link & subscribe for daily inspo while learning @ home w/ kids or share it w/ your students! youtu.be/34s43aWqwzk

I’ve designed a jungle gym for gross motor skills. I see so much music and movement possibilities here! @transformedpsinc

A huge congratulations to our 2022 nominees for the IIAC Top Under 40 Award. The recipient of the 2022 IIAC Top Under 40 Award will be announced at the October 27, 2022 IIAC Excellence in Leadership Awards Tribute Dinner. Tickets now on sale: excellenceinleadershipawards.iiac.ca