How can we use classroom storage systems to honor children’s works in progress? Summer is a great time to re-evaluate storage in the classroom, especially when it comes to providing children options for storing items they create. Finding a place for extra bins and shelves may not be easy. Consider using the backs of […]
P21, a leading organization in promoting 21st century skills in education, describes 4 foundational skills for worker success: Collaboration Communication Critical thinking Creativity In January of this year, the Washington Post wrote a great article on Google’s research into what skills make the most successful employees. The Post writes: “Sergey Brin and Larry Page, […]
Kodo Virtual Learning Has Launched It’s an exciting time for Kodo Kids since launching our Virtual Learning program the beginning of March. As part of our overall vision and commitment to supporting continuous quality improvement, it became evident that we needed the ability to connect virtually. Staying true to our in-person professional development opportunities, we […]
Empowering Children in Their Community Kodo Kids Celebrates NAEYC The Week of the Young Child™ Part 2 of 3 of our series this week. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out the associated video content for this blog series. Children naturally seek collaboration to help solve problems. In any early childhood […]
Hearing Children’s Voices Through Assessment Kodo Kids Celebrates NAEYC The Week of the Young Child™ Part 3 of 3 of our series this week. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out the associated video content for this blog series. The process of children’s work is their legacy. It shows the path they […]
Competent and Capable Children Kodo Kids Celebrates NAEYC The Week of the Young Child™ Children are natural researchers. They are continuously observing, reflecting, and making connections to the world around them. As educators, we create opportunities and experiences for them to explore their interests and questions. During this three part series we will explore what […]
The foundation for a strong pencil grip is developed well before a child may pick up a pencil for the first time. Developing strength in the hand muscles, or fine motor skills, is the first step in going onto successfully maneuver a writing utensil. There are over 30 muscles in each hand and giving children […]
If you work with preschoolers you know their fascination with machines! They’re quick to point out construction equipment, love visiting the copy machine with you, and often pretend to man the controls of everything from rocket ships to cappuccino makers. This fascination doesn’t end […]
One of my favorite things to do as an educator is to engineer oral stories with the children. I love how oral stories elicit participation. I ask the children to pick a story they want to hear and then send them off on an adventure through the classroom gathering the props that we will need […]
Happy National STEM Day! You may know that here at Kodo we have a particular fondness for all things STEM, and in particular, Engineering. Our own team of designers and engineers are enthusiastic problem solvers, who are self motivated team players. When you think about it, that’s exactly what we’re all hoping our students will […]
