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Color isn't just visual; it evokes emotions, spark
Color isn't just visual; it evokes emotions, sparks imagination, and tells stories. By harnessing the power of color, we can create a space where children are inspired to express their feelings, explore their identities, and engage with the world around them. This guide offers practical materials, suggested agreements for interaction, and thoughtful prompts aimed at encouraging meaningful discussions about color and its significance in our lives. The link to download this full free guide on introducing color mixing can be found in our bio.


In Parkrose School District, teachers came togethe
In Parkrose School District, teachers came together to explore how curiosity leads learning. Through mapping children’s ideas and designing new invitations, they transformed wonderings into project webs and classroom experiences rooted in shared exploration. Thank you to the Preschool Teachers in Parkrose for sharing your inspiration with us!


"The child has a hundred languages… a hundred th
"The child has a hundred languages… a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking…." 
Excerpt from a poem by Loris Malaguzzi, In Edwards et al., p. 3. 

An Art Studio in a classroom is one place with many ways for a child to show their thinking. Commonly, the studio area holds a table(s) and shelves that display studio materials and tools such as drawing and watercolor paper, brushes, clay tools, paints, watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, markers and more! This area is generally in use with a facilitating adult who stays at the table with 1-6 children or more depending on the intention.


When teachers invite children to reflect on what i
When teachers invite children to reflect on what it means to care for one another, the words they share are full of empathy and kindness. 🌈💛

When we capture those ideas together, we begin to hear those same caring words echoed throughout the classroom.

What words are your students using to take care of each other? 

Thank you 2nd Grade Teacher, Madeline, in Beaverton SD for sharing this story with us.


Mark your calendars! 🌿

The Teaching Preschool
Mark your calendars! 🌿

The Teaching Preschool Partners Early Learning Conference is coming June 23, 2026, hosted in partnership with Gladstone Center for Children and Families.

Want to help bring accessibility to more educators? If your organization or business is interested in sponsoring, reach out at connect@teachingpreschoolpartners.org.


Where do students go in your classroom when they n
Where do students go in your classroom when they need to reset?

A calm corner is an area in a classroom with the intent of being a centering space for any child when they need to take a break, have time alone, and self regulate. Think about: What will children do there? What tools, images, textures and supports help them to re-enter the community when they are ready?


Inspiring Inventiveness Tool: Snapping Ideas Toget
Inspiring Inventiveness Tool: Snapping Ideas Together 
When children have different ideas, conflict can quickly arise. Instead of stepping in to solve it for them, this tool invites children to transform disagreements into discoveries. 💡

By noticing, naming, and asking guiding questions, we help kids connect their thinking, value each person’s voice, and build something even better together.

Swipe through to see how it works!
(Link in bio for full steps + more Inspiring Inventiveness tools from Opal School and Project Zero!) @projectzerohgse  Thank you to the James F. And Marion L. Miller foundation for helping to fund the preservation of these invaluable resources.) @millerfound


“Brains together, hearts together.”

Want more
“Brains together, hearts together.”

Want more inspiration? Explore our Habits of Mind: Collaborates with Others free guide [link in bio].



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