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...
by Toddler Room | Sep 18, 2025 | Toddlers
First through big body movements, then connections to broader frameworks, the children have explored the idea of what it means to be “up high”. This concept began as a message of caution while testing bodily limits, and evolved into an exclamation of accomplishment....
by Poppy H | Sep 16, 2025 | Toddlers, Uncategorized
Recently, we’ve been noticing a theme in our toddler classroom: the children are going up. Climbing logs, onto stumps, into small spaces, testing their balance on unsteady surfaces; exploring what their bodies can do! They are carrying big rocks, throwing balls, and...
by Toddler Room | Sep 3, 2025 | Toddlers
There are a hundred different languages that children use to communicate. While the toddlers are growing their verbal communication skills, they are practicing other ways of communicating, such as hugs, cuddles and gentle touches. “The child is made of one...
by Poppy H | 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 Cassie F | Mar 14, 2025 | Toddlers
This week the outdoors welcomed us into her warm sunny arms. With this emergence of our friend the sun a second week in a row, we were able to explore even more in our outdoor classroom. The sandbox was filled to the brim with small bodies scooping, dumping, and...
