Emily McNeff, Author at Teaching Preschool Partners

About Us
- Teaching Preschool Partners believes in co-creation with our partners, and that our partners are a wellspring of inspiration and wisdom. We do not subscribe to conventional ideas of the “expert.” Learn more about how we work!
- - Our Team
  - Our Approach
  - Our Board of Directors
Programs & Partners
- We cherish our partnerships and acknowledge the boldness of what our partners are doing. They are creating worlds for children that build on their capabilities and gifts, and upholding a vision of a transformed public education system. Get to know our partners and arrange for a visit!
Classroom Resources
- This resource library was created with educators in mind. It includes tools and stories from TPP collaborating classrooms and Opal School. We hope you’ll explore these resources to find inspiration, get curious, and imagine next steps for your work with children. This is for you.
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About Us
- Teaching Preschool Partners believes in co-creation with our partners, and that our partners are a wellspring of inspiration and wisdom. We do not subscribe to conventional ideas of the “expert.” Learn more about how we work!
- - Our Team
  - Our Approach
  - Our Board of Directors
Programs & Partners
- We cherish our partnerships and acknowledge the boldness of what our partners are doing. They are creating worlds for children that build on their capabilities and gifts, and upholding a vision of a transformed public education system. Get to know our partners and arrange for a visit!
Classroom Resources
- This resource library was created with educators in mind. It includes tools and stories from TPP collaborating classrooms and Opal School. We hope you’ll explore these resources to find inspiration, get curious, and imagine next steps for your work with children. This is for you.
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Invitation to Explore

March 3, 2026

By Emily McNeff

Invitation to Explore scaffolds early learning practice with 13 suites of resources to support classroom/program practice and family engagement. Practice notes describe invitations, explorations, and…

Setting the Table: Cardboard

November 20, 2025

By Emily McNeff

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The Gifting Ceremony

November 14, 2025

By Emily McNeff

A STORY FROM THE FIELD By Melinda Hayward The Gifting Ceremony (excerpt from the Field Guide Chp. 2) If you want to learn more…

Oregon joins Active Playful Learning

October 7, 2025

By Emily McNeff

Oregon joins Active Playful Learning Advancing the Science of Learning Through Play [Portland, OR] [October 7, 2025] – Teaching Preschool Partners is excited to announce…

Getting Started with Lego Pieces

September 4, 2025

By Emily McNeff

How we set the table for LEGO play can spark endless possibilities! In this resource, TPP consultant Steve Davee shares creative ways to present and…

Exploring Paper

December 19, 2024

By Emily McNeff

Exploring Paper is a resource designed to ignite children’s curiosity and expression through the versatile medium of paper. This engaging approach invites children to discover…