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Looking for summer reading suggestions? Here are s
Looking for summer reading suggestions? Here are some of Teaching Preschool Partners' favorites. 

"Talking Their Way Into Science: Hearing Children's Questions and Theories, Responding with Curriculum" By  Karen Gallas

"Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs" By Ellen Galinsky @ellenmgalinsky 

"The Play's the Thing: Teachers' Roles in Children's Play" By  Elizabeth Jones  and Gretchen Reynolds  #teachingpreschoolpartners #summerreading


Thank you for the beautiful reminder @Kristi Mraz!
Thank you for the beautiful reminder @Kristi Mraz! 
Kristi Mraz was the keynote speaker at our Early Learning Conference, where she presented: "Building a Better World: It Starts with a Foundation."

As an educator, author, and consultant, Kristi has dedicated her work to early literacy, play, and inquiry-based learning. We are so grateful for her insights and passion! 

 "The what of teaching is important, but just as important is the how. How we teach sets children up to be compliant or critical thinkers, product driven or process driven, empowered or passive." -Kristi Mraz, TPP Conference on Joy and Belonging June, 2025  #teachingpreschoolpartners


Looking for summer reading suggestions? Here are s
Looking for summer reading suggestions? Here are some of Teaching Preschool Partners' top picks from our conference. 

"Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction" by  Gholdy Muhammad @gholdym 

"The Language of Art: Reggio-Inspired Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings" By Ann Pelo

"A Mindset for Learning: Teaching the Traits of Joyful, Independent Growth" By Kristine Mraz, Christine Hertz. #teachingpreschoolpartners


Did you know we (TPP) help teachers streamline the
Did you know we (TPP) help teachers streamline their materials and create efficient organizational systems? One common challenge we hear is, "How do I store these loose parts and painting supplies?" 
That's where we come in! 

With the guidance of our TPP Studio Coach, Belle Chessler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade teachers collaborated to transform a storage closet into a functional space at Russell Elementary. They've pooled their materials into clearly labeled containers, complete with trays and carts for easy transport to their classrooms. Stay tuned for the big reveal in late August! A huge thank you to Belle and the Russell Early Learning Team for bringing this vision to life! @bellevioletchesler  #teachingpreschoolpartners


Last week at our Conference, we celebrated Joy and
Last week at our Conference, we celebrated Joy and Belonging in early learning—and we asked participants: What’s one thing in your classroom you can’t go without? Here’s a sneak peek of what we heard. What would you add to the list?


One of the many highlights from our recent Early L
One of the many highlights from our recent Early Learning Conference was the breakout session on classroom environments led by Kerry Salazar and Gabi Bizari. Kerry and Gabi captured our imaginations through stories and photographs of different classroom environments centered around building collaborative classroom communities through playful inquiry. 

Kerry has graciously taken the images she collected and built an online resource for the TPP website! Each category has several images full of inspiration to pull from as you reimagine and makeover your classroom for the 2025-26 school year. Link in our bio. #teachingpreschoolpartners #playfulinquiry #InclusiveClassroom


Preschool For All classrooms are remarkable places
Preschool For All classrooms are remarkable places where children and families thrive!  PFA is making a difference in our community!❤️ @thehundredschool @parkrose


Our sold out 2025 Early Learning Conference on Joy
Our sold out 2025 Early Learning Conference on Joy and Belonging has come to a close.  Those of us at TPP definitely left with our cups full and hopeful of all that is possible in classrooms next year! One participant and volunteer shared, “Thank you for the invitation and for the opportunity to help support an inspiring and connective event for educators!” Another wrote, “ALL of it was a highlight! So much info and inspo in every single moment!” Thank you to those that were able to attend! We are so grateful for your support and engagement. We hope that those of you who were not able to attend this year will join us next year! Wishing all a restorative summer!



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