Ever notice how children's books are full of little mischief-makers? Kids are born explorers—testing boundaries and checking to see just how far they can push before hitting a limit (often ours!). But here's a comforting thought: there's really no s...

I was a new student teacher, trying to connect with new groups of children and did not know where to start. This day, I had my special toy with me. I pulled out my Baby Wombat puppet, and boom—all eyes were on him. That puppet became my bridge to the...

"Bug in a Rug" is a delightful circle time game that promotes observation skills and encourages active participation among young children. Here's how to play this cool and exciting game First, find a large rug or blanket and a small object (the "bug"...