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 Toddler Room | Nov 19, 2025 | Toddlers
At Blue Leaf, curriculum is emergent in nature, meaning it arises organically from the interests and experiences of the children. The “product” of the learning goals set by the teachers is directly guided and influenced by the children’s actions, quotes, and...
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 Toddler Room | Oct 2, 2025 | Toddlers
“(Ateliers)….are beauty that produces knowledge” – Reggio Children An atelier is defined as: a studio, especially used by an artist or designer. In a Reggio inspired environment, these are spaces that suggest questions, inherently produce knowledge, and grow...
