by Blue Leaf | Aug 31, 2025 | Toddlers
As caregivers, it’s normal to feel the urge to resolve a child’s big feelings, to make them feel better right away. Instead of rushing to “fix” their discomfort, we offer co-regulation; being present with their emotions, steady support, and modeling resilience. When...
by Blue Leaf | Mar 14, 2025 | Preschoolers
Spring has sprung at Blue Leaf! The daylight hours grow longer each day, and so does our students’ capacity for play. We have been lucky enough to be almost completely outside all day the past two weeks, and the children are taking full advantage of the good weather!...
by Blue Leaf | Feb 25, 2025 | Toddlers
The Colorado sun has been hiding from us for the last two weeks keeping the temperature low and the toddlers inside. Being in a classroom with a group of busy, curious, and growing toddlers all day presents new learning experiences. Although our classroom is dynamic,...
by Blue Leaf | Feb 7, 2025 | Toddlers
by Blue Leaf | Sep 17, 2024 | Toddlers
Something the toddler teachers have been working hard on is to not allow our own personal fears of bugs to translate to the way the children perceive and interact with bugs themselves. Teacher’s asked themselves “How can we model respect towards bugs that can...
