Pursuing Our Interests Beyond Preschool
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
Greetings Preschool Engineering Fans! It has been a pleasure working on Preschool Engineering for the past many years. As my children have grown older, our lives have evolved and many of the topics of my writing have shifted focus. If you are curious about where our lives are taking us then you can visit my new business, Boco Learning, where I write to Reveal Everyday Math to Empower Parents. I ..read more
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To celebrate Independence Day, pick up this Shine-...
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
To celebrate Independence Day, pick up this Shine-a-Light-On book! "Readers explore caves and rivers, visit national parks and view historic buildings. Shine a flashlight behind the page or hold it to the light to reveal what is hidden in and around our country. Discover a land of great surprises." https://m6038.myubam.com/p/6094/shine-a-light-wonders-of-the-usa ..read more
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Book Review - How to Survive a Shark
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
"Ahoy, me mateys! Upset your Mom swam away after you were born? Cry me an ocean. You’ve got ME to show you the ropes! Well, at least until I get a craving for baby shark. Swim along and I’ll teach you how to hunt using all six senses (a whole sense more than a human), why you can NEVER stop moving (blimey, no - not even to sleep!), and what your most dangerous threat is (here’s a hint: those ..read more
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Fan Favorites - October 2017
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
"Suppose you are a parent who accepts the idea that children need freedom in order to be happy and to grow in healthy ways. How can you, despite all of the social forces working against you, become a more trusting parent and allow your children more freedom? Here are six suggestions. The first three have to do with restructuring your own thoughts and habits, and the ..read more
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A Radical Solution to IEPs, 504s, ALPs, and the Drudgery of Accountability
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
Homeschool offers us the opportunity to teach and learn without IEPs, 504s, ALPs, and standardized tests. My children get to be their unique selves without the stigma associated with it. They get to pursue their interests, be curious, make decisions, and be productive members of the community early and often. So it doesn't matter exactly how my children are different because I don't have to ..read more
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Invitation to Learn Architecture
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
We discovered the book "Who Built That?" and it opened a unit of study in architecture! Beware! There are a LOT of books out there. These are our favorites because they are well-written, beautiful, and interesting. "Iggy Peck" and "The World is Not a Rectangle" can be read in a single sitting and, in my house, they were. The other books we used differently...reading one page or one topic at a ..read more
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A Radical Solution
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
Homeschool offers us the opportunity to teach and learn without IEPs, 504s, ALPs, and standardized tests. My children get to be their unique selves without the stigma associated with it. They get to pursue their interests, be curious, make decisions, and be productive members of the community early and often. So it doesn't matter exactly how my children are different because I don't have to ..read more
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Invitation to Learn Spiders
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
 Our study of spiders began with autumn activities from The Artful Year. Using yarn and glue, we made stiff spider webs. Using pipe cleaners, puff balls, and a hot glue gun we made spiders for those webs. Then we found books, videos, and a song about spiders to help us dive a little deeper. Surf over to Free-Learning to find the treasures we uncovered ..read more
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An apolitical guide to gun safety for families
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by Julie
3y ago
Another mass shooting occurred. As expected, the news feeds filled with conversation about gun safety. It is a heated topic, one that is political and often gets brushed under the rug before anything really informative sees the light of day. I see rants on both sides but very little practical advice for parents who are concerned but don't know what to do. Here is my attempt at starting a ..read more
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Fan Favorites - September 2017
Preschool Engineering
by Julie
3y ago
National Book Day September 6 7 Key phrases Montessori teachers use and why we should use them, too Montessori teachers use language that respects the child and provides consistent expectations. Words are chosen carefully to encourage children to be independent, intrinsically motivated critical thinkers. Here are seven common phrases you’d probably hear in any Montessori classroom ..read more
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