I stock the center with lots of baking tools, containers of baking ingredients, the pretend bread items the children made, and more.
I put a little lamp on the table. It creates such a special mood.
I love to use the bright red and white gingham print for the playstands and in the window. I have this sweet table cloth I found at a garage sale that has red needle work for the table.
Play money, menus and ordering pads are the finishing touches.
I have nominated your blog for The Versatile Blogger award. I am awed and inspired by your blog and all of the magical wonderment that occurs!
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Thank you for you sprinkling your fairy dust!
Mrs. Krull
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Hi there. I have just fund your blog and I am blown away! I owned and managed a little preschool for the past 5 years in Ireland. Though I love the montessori method method of education and what it brings to the children, I have to say that I use it in a very progressive and flexible way. One thing that has always bothered me is the fact that Montessori did not believe in the use of fantasy/dramatic play in her classrooms. You have however inspired me and I find your home corner enchanting and so inviting. My biggest worry would be the management of a home corner. How can I prevent 15-17 kids to fight over this centre ? They will all want to have access to it immediately which will lead to chaos and tears?? How do you do it? Can you give me a few tips? Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and experiences with us!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found Fairy Dust Teaching! I am with you - I like to follow my instincts - not my ideals. I love using the jewels of the major early childhood movements (and I leave behind what does not feel right).
DeleteRegarding the home center, it is crowd control when I first open the center (I change it regularly as well - which means regular crowd control).
I love the Reggio/High Scope approach to having the children tell me what they plan to do during centers.
When the home center is full - I tell them to choose something else - many times extending their original wants into another area.
For example - if home center is full - the child might decide to make felt noodles for the center. I always have the children making things for home center at the art table. Once you unleash their imagination and creative thinking = they will have the flexibility to dream of things to make and do.
Thank you so much!!! It's fantastic... I am going to learn soooo much reading all your posts!!!
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