Passing by the Toddler classroom, my attention was drawn to their group time. How was it possible for these active youngsters to be so still? The students were attentive and immersed in the lesson as Ms. Stacey used a flannel board along with a song to teach colors, problem solving and positional language. Hiding a felt pumpkin under various leaves, she then took turns asking a student to guess which leaf covered the pumpkin beneath. Using her quiet voice to establish a calm learning environment, Ms. Stacey's additional use of a visual teaching tool added tremendous interest for the children. All learning experiences should be this fun and engaging!
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