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.
- - Resource Library
  - All Resources
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.
- - Resource Library
  - All Resources
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

Provocations for Practitioners

Guiding Questions for Community Building

Publications and Tools

TPP Field Guide

Guiding Questions for Community Building

What is the story of your child’s name?

What is the story of your child’s name?

Administrative Observation Tool

Tools and Publications

Administrative Observation Tool

ADMINISTRATIVE OBSERVATION TOOL Many elementary school principals are just beginning to develop their understanding of playful learning and appropriate practices in early childhood. They often are…Read More.

Observation Capture

Observation Capture

OBSERVATION CAPTURE This simple ‘app’ allows teachers to use a mobile device to capture evidence of children’s demonstrations of the habits of mind. Observation Capture…Read More.

Documenting Learning with Habits of Mind

Documenting Learning with Habits of Mind

Documenting Learning with Habits of Mind is an online assessment tool that allows programs and teachers to rate collected information on children’s expression and development of…Read More.

Inquiry Cohorts

Projects

Inquiry Cohorts

A Deep Dive into Playful Inquiry Approaches with Cohort Experiences Teaching Preschool Partners has developed and periodically offers year long professional development cohorts focused on…Read More.

Help Children See the Humanity in Others

Help Children See the Humanity in Others

A CALL TO ACTION Recent events have put the position and treatment and oppression of Black people front and center. Children are watching and listening,…Read More.