Our Approach
- 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 Approach
  - Who we are
  - Our Board of Directors
Our 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!
- - Our Partners
Resource Library
- 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.
Support and Connect
- Support TPP financially, support classrooms by donating materials, and support us through volunteering! Click Donate to see how you can support TPP’s mission!
  
  There are many ways to connect with TPP. Contact us by email, follow us on social media, or join our email list for monthly updates. Click Connect to see how you can stay connected to TPP!
- - Support TPP

Our Approach
- 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 Approach
  - Who we are
  - Our Board of Directors
Our 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!
- - Our Partners
Resource Library
- 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.
Support and Connect
- Support TPP financially, support classrooms by donating materials, and support us through volunteering! Click Donate to see how you can support TPP’s mission!
  
  There are many ways to connect with TPP. Contact us by email, follow us on social media, or join our email list for monthly updates. Click Connect to see how you can stay connected to TPP!
- - Support TPP

Opal School

Getting started with loose parts

Getting started with loose parts

Loose Parts Gallery

Loose Parts Gallery

Getting the Lights Right for Dancing

Playful Inquiry

Getting the Lights Right for Dancing

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 02/2017 – Written by Matt Karlsen, Director of Opal School’s Center for Learning To learn more or connect with Matt directly,…Read More.

Is it Playful Inquiry?

Playful Inquiry

Is it Playful Inquiry?

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 12/2016 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and pedagogical director Susan Harris MacKay To learn more or connect with Susan…Read More.

Introducing Partner Explore

Playful Inquiry

Tools and Publications

Introducing Partner Explore

Introducing Partner Explore (excerpt from the Field Guide Chp.5) Partner Explore is a workshop approach that focuses directly on creating a community of learners by…Read More.

Setting the Table with Watercolors

Environments and Materials

Setting the Table with Watercolors

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 09/2019 – Written by Matt Karlsen, Director of Opal School’s Center for Learning To learn more or connect with Matt directly,…Read More.

Culture Makers + Word Breakers

Playful Inquiry

Culture Makers + Word Breakers

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 02/2017 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and administrator Tara Papandrew The language we choose in our teaching changes the…Read More.