Observe With Me
Watch Abby and Rudy add to their wonder journal, then help children create their own.
Together, watch as Abby and Rudy draw what they observe in their wonder journals, using all their senses to explore nature. Then help children make their own wonder journal to keep track of cool things they see and want to find out more about. Science learning can happen anytime, anywhere!
Staple several sheets of paper together and invite children to decorate the cover. When they see something that catches their attention, observe it together using your senses (probably not taste, though!) and help children log their observations in their wonder journal. Encourage children to use their five senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste (when safe!).
You can record children’s questions in the journal, and look up the answers in books or online together.
The journal doesn’t need to stop with science learning—together, you can add poems and stories about what you see, or make lists of new words related to what children have drawn.
Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.
Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
My Classroom Circle
Children can create their own unique circle canvas to share their favorite things with their classroom community... and see what they may have in common.
Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
