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Developing preliteracy skills means creating a culture of reading and writing. This is why we read and write each day in as many authentic ways as possible. The post Early Literacy Learning in the Preschool appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

Children interpolate adult tone, movement, and levels of emotion and, based on these, form theories and develop personal schema for understanding. This universal process suggests that conversations with children are an important approach to helping them rethink misconceptions. The post Talking to Young Children About Racism (From a Position of White Privilege) appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

To explore the topic of the coronavirus, we needed to do so together, carefully, and with an emphasis on listening. If we were in the classroom, we would begin asking questions during morning meeting or by pulling together a small group to begin thinking together. How could we use our new virtual small groups to explore this sensitive topic? The post Listening to Reveal Children’s Thinking About the Coronavirus appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

Feelings are not a good source of decision making. We want children (and ourselves) to be making decisions from a rational place: from our thinking brain, not our feeling brain. The post A Pathway Through Feelings to the Thinking Brain appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

Notice how Henry’s body language gives an indication that he might like to help Emerson move down the slide. A teacher made a choice to say, “Henry, Are you trying to help Emerson slide? You… Read More The post Unpacking The Nest: Mini Stories Inspired By A Box appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

Jon and Chris revel in the light pooled together from the candles Jon chose to gather… Jon and Chris revel in the light pooled together from the candles Jon chose to gather… Chris made a… Read More The post Transitioning From Home To The Nest, A Program For Two Year Olds appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

(Part One) This year we have a new program to Sabot, the Nest. A classroom designated for 2 years old and up, in a small cottage just outside the walls of our garden. It is… Read More The post Unpacking the Nest appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.

I love the phrase there’s no “I” in team! It’s a pretty accurate description of the way we do things at Sabot.  All of our good thinking- both from children and adults- is a team effort. It’s part… Read More The post Architect and Engineers: Small group work in the Oak Room appeared first on Sabot at Stony Point.