Peaceful Problem Solving
There are lots of creative ways to handle conflict in the classroom.
Teaching children to problem solve is an important part of early education. Watch as Callie Weller, a preschool teacher in Vermont, teaches her preschoolers different ways to solve problems peacefully.
If you’re with colleagues, discuss your thoughts together. Consider:
- What is one idea Callie presented that you’d like to keep in mind as you go through the day in your classroom?
- How do you build a peaceful environment for children in your space? What did you see in the video that you’d like to try?
- How does Callie observe, interpret, and comment on children’s behavior as they play and learn?
Nature Is Everywhere
Nature is all around us — even on a city block — and it’s for everyone to notice, discover, observe, wonder about, and enjoy.
Outdoor Play in Every Way
Engaging with nature is an opportunity for wonder, hands-on discovery, and creativity — all building blocks for healthy development and future learning.
Caring for Nature: Let's Color Together
Children can find awe, delight, joy, and pride by noticing and taking care of the nature around them.
Nature Is Everywhere: Draw & Sing Along
Look up, look down… look all around!
Senses After a Rainstorm
Children can use all their senses when engaging with nature.
Outdoor Play: A Marvelous Mess
It’s okay to get messy sometimes!
The Beauty of Quiet Time Outdoors
Children can begin to recognize nature as a place they can find calm... and be calmed.
