Great advice! 🧡

One of my favorite days of the year… meeting our new worm friends! Caring for animals and their environment helps our Kinders build a strong base for the development of empathy. Thank you, FOSS Science! #OPSharks #Kindergarten

Play-based learning can have a “greater positive effect” on the acquisition of early math skills, shape knowledge, and task switching than more traditional approaches that prioritize seat time and explicit instruction.

Here’s a great tip to help get your mini me ready for lunch in Kindergarten! Practice at home this summer to build independence. #backtoschool #kindergarten #kinder #parenting #kids instagram.com/reel/CvDIM2Mtu…

Today I just so happened to enter a classroom at a moment when the teacher knew the lesson wasn’t going the way she had planned. Her response: “Hey can you stay a minute and give me some feedback?” 👏🙌 Sometimes excellence come in the form of asking for feedback. Excellence

Every year we get a new class roster. We scan it over to see how many, do we know any of their siblings, can we recognize any names? Inevitably at some point, while scanning a name comes up we recognize...or even worse someone looks over our shoulder at our list and makes the

A recent study found that playing board games improves number recognition, counting, basic operations, and number comprehension among children as young as 3. edutopia edutopia.org/article/board-…

Hey educators, If no one else tells you today, you need to know... You are showing up to the most important job there is & you are awesome at it. It is seen, even though others might not say so. And your kids are better because of you.

Parents/grandparents: this post could save your family hundreds of dollars. Did you know it’s actually possible for young children to have TOO MANY toys? 🧸 🎁 As we enter the holiday season, grown ups often feel pressured to make the big event “extra special” - which can

EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS! These picture books need a new home. Want them? To enter to win them: follow me and like/retweet this tweet. Bonus entry: tag a pal who you think might want these books, too!

Physical activity, recess, and unstructured play are all beneficial for developing self-regulation of emotions. These activities allow students to release pent-up energy, reduce stress, and practice social skills, all of which contribute to emotional regulation. Let them Play!

Thank you Colgate Smile for the gifted toothbrushes and toothpaste for #DentalHealthAwareness month! #Kindergarten loved learning about healthy smiles.

Why not try this simple way to calm and refocus. Best part is the whole family can try it! #selfcare The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

Starting school is a major transition in a child's life & the journey begins before the first school day. Supporting children emotionally & practically can help with the move to school. Here are some ideas which can be woven into the everyday. #StartingSchool #Transition

Being outside in nature has many physical & mental health benefits & releases our 'feel good' hormones. Children can find big adventure in the simplest of outdoor activities, and experiencing these moments together is when the magic happens ✨ #MomentsForMovement #MHAW

🔥HUGE congrats to Christina Bortnichak’s kindergarten class and Miss Rodzewich’s Oak Park Fifth Grade 🦈 5th grade class for locking in the final Friday Cookie Bingo victory of the year!! 🔥#OPsharks

Summer reading opportunities abound! Not only do North Penn School District Ss have access to #ebooks via Sora, by OverDrive Education but they can also visit our local #publiclibraries! tinyurl.com/Indian-Valley-… tinyurl.com/Lansdale-PL #noexcuses