by Poppy H | Dec 18, 2025 | Toddlers, Uncategorized
Language in The Landscape of Winter As winter arrived here in Boulder and the frost began to settle in, we noticed something else shifting in our toddler classroom. Wrapped in coats and mittens, cheeks pink from the cold, the children have arrived each day with more...
by Poppy H | Oct 28, 2025 | Toddlers, Uncategorized
Song for Autumn In the deep fall don’t you imagine the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endless freshets of wind? And don’t you think the trees themselves, especially those with mossy, warm caves,...
by Poppy H | Oct 17, 2025 | Toddlers, Uncategorized
Supporting Change with Confidence and Connection As Abbey steps away from her role, we want to share that we feel ready and honored to support the classroom through this change. We know this group well. We’ve built trusting relationships with these children, and...
by Poppy H | Oct 9, 2025 | Toddlers
What Is Pedagogical Documentation and Observation? Documentation is how we make the children’s learning visible. It’s not just about taking pictures or writing notes, it’s about capturing the moments where thinking, curiosity, and wonder come to life, so we can better...
by Poppy H | Sep 25, 2025 | Toddlers
A couple of weeks ago, I discovered a worm wriggling through toddler yard, who had made his way onto my toe. I called to the children, “There is a worm on my toe! Does anyone want to see?” Everyone gathered, and we all got the opportunity to take a closer...
