by Juan Martinez | Feb 24, 2020 | Sin categoría
I was gardening with my preschool group. For some of them it was the first time having this experience. We prepared the soil, planted the seed and watered our “garden”. As soon as we were done some of my students said – And the plant? Why don’t we see it come...
by Juan Martinez | Feb 24, 2020 | Sin categoría
As a preschool teacher, I get to see engaged children playing with others. What happens when we allow them to create their own play is amazing. These four girls were busy baking cakes. From an educational point of view, this is what I saw: Meaningful conversations....
by Juan Martinez | Feb 24, 2020 | Sin categoría
It was a busy morning like any other school morning in my kitchen. Prepping lunches, making breakfast, washing dishes, signing classroom papers, reminding everyone to brush their teeth and saying the time to make sure no one misses the bus… I am sure you get the...
by Juan Martinez | Feb 24, 2020 | Sin categoría
Yesterday we started planting flowers in our preschool. The children were in charge. This is a simple and powerful activity. Simple because children are basically digging holes and planting flowers in them. Powerful because the conversations between them were deep....
by Juan Martinez | Feb 24, 2020 | Sin categoría
At Magic Oak we believe early experiences shape the future years. With that in mind, we create days that are filled with interesting activities and loving teachers. Our teachers have a degree in early childhood and are passionate about the first years. At Magic Oak,...
by Juan Martinez | Feb 24, 2020 | Sin categoría
Sometimes I discover myself nostalgic looking at my children’s baby albums and I get teary eyed anytime I read a parenting article about having only 18 summers. Yes, it is true! You blink, and you are signing them for driving ed school. You blink, and you find...
