The Three W’s
A three-step method for personalizing your interactions with each child.
Print and post this page as a reminder as you consider how to best reach each child, and let these steps guide you in everyday moments:
- Watch: Observe, observe, observe! What interests, delights, and amazes a child? What activities and books do they gravitate toward? What do they ask questions about?
- Wait: Notice how a little one explores and reacts to things in their environment (this can take time and patience!). Which activities are hard to pull them away from?
- Wonder: Consider how this information might help you enrich your interactions with the child, and ask yourself how you might use this information to create new learning opportunities (or adjust existing ones)!
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!
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.
