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Hi, this is Belle, Studio Coach for Teaching Presc
Hi, this is Belle, Studio Coach for Teaching Preschool Partners. We're trying something new! Twice a month I'll be sharing helpful tools and tips, as well as  resources, images, stories, invitations, and documentation from preschool classrooms. Today I'm excited to share information about the unsung hero of the Studio: Cardboard! If you want to know even more about cardboard and its many creative uses in the classroom, visit our Resource Library on our website @https://teachingpreschoolpartners.org/guide/setting-the-table-cardboard/


It's here: The registration for our Early Learning
It's here: The registration for our Early Learning Conference is officially open! Grab your spot now to take advantage of the early bird pricing. Check the link in our bio for registration, and to take a peek at the agenda. More speakers and announcements coming soon. 
We can't wait to see you all again this year!

 #ProfessionalLearning #earlylearning #TeacherCommunity


Over the past several years, educators in North Cl
Over the past several years, educators in North Clackamas School District have been exploring playful inquiry and developmentally appropriate learning environments for Kindergarten. Through ongoing collaboration, reflection, and classroom experimentation, teachers are building spaces where language, literacy, and play grow together. Reach out if you are interested in using Oregon Early Literacy Funds to support playful literacy practices in your setting.

We’re grateful for partnerships that honor teacher expertise and curiosity!

#EarlyLiteracy #NorthClackamasSchoolDistrict


The second goal of Anti-Bias Education is Diversit
The second goal of Anti-Bias Education is Diversity.

Children live inside many stories: of family, culture, language, food, celebration, and identity. Classrooms become richer when those stories are welcomed in. Simple invitations can open space for children to share what they know from their own lives:
Who cares for you?
What do you eat?
Who are you?
How do you look?
How do you celebrate?

When books, materials, and conversations reflect many ways of being in the world, children can see reflections of themselves and glimpse into others’ experiences. In these moments, children and families are the experts. Their stories, languages, and traditions help shape the learning community.

This post is part of our series exploring the four goals of anti-bias education: Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Activism.

#antibiaseducation #invitations


A moment from our recent conversation with John Ni
A moment from our recent conversation with John Nimmo on early childhood education, Reggio Emilia, and the values that guide our work.
In the interview, John reflects on the image of the child, the role of teachers as thinkers, and why community, and participation matter in early learning spaces.
The full interview is available to read on our website, link in our bio.


We Believe in Playful Inquiry:
Play and wonder fue

We Believe in Playful Inquiry:
Play and wonder fuel deep learning. We embrace authentic questions, active experimentation, and collective reflection to deepen connection and engagement.


What does SB1596, "Relating to Play Based Learning
What does SB1596, "Relating to Play Based Learning in Oregon Law", mean for you and your practice? 
So many of you got excited to hear about SB1596! Here are some testimonies from TPP friends who submitted their thoughts and helped with this law. Sign up here to be on our newsletter to be informed about future developments and to be notified about how you might help as we continue to advocate for playful learning in Oregon. Link in bio.

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At our February Teacher Collaboration Event we gat
At our February Teacher Collaboration Event we gathered at Gladstone Center for Children and Families and visited the PreK and Kindergarten classrooms of Mali Mathews and Morgan Caprio. We were so inspired by their partnership with each other. 
Together, we discussed: How do we balance structure and chaos in classrooms full of curiosity? How do we protect imagination when academic pressures begin to rise? They encouraged us to think deeply about how we can grow agency for children, providing flexibility in form.
We are so grateful for these gatherings where teachers can bring their uncertainties, their classroom stories, and their evolving beliefs. Thank you Mali and Morgan!

Interested in hearing Mali and Morgan share more about their classrooms for yourself?  Registration for our TPP Early Learning Conference hosted by the Gladstone Center for Children and Families opens 4/1!

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