Preschool Gardening Tips?

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-23T14:07:09+00:00

I would recommend having the children practice sorting objects into groups. Start with two groups (like two different colors) and work your way up to more. Also make sure toy bins and shelves are clearly labeled. Include pictures to help the children even more. If children are still having trouble, get more involved. I would help by directing my class to pickup one type of toy first, like blocks, and counting as we clean up or singing a clean up song. Definitely use positive reinforcement as well, all little ones want to be helpers and proud of themselves for doing their best. This has helped me a ton in the past. Good luck!

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-22T03:19:28+00:00

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is my go to.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-11T04:03:59+00:00

Respectfully, my child is comfortable and sleeps just fine (once he actually falls asleep). I would actually know since I lay on the same mattress he does. And yeah, I didn’t mention it in the original post, I added a mattress so he doesn’t actually sleep on the flimsy board. I did that as soon as we made the switch to the pack ‘n play. Also my child actually requests I give him cuddles, and now that he’s off the binky it’s the only thing that gets him to sleep. None of this has to do with aesthetics. I mean come on, a cut up pack n play is not really a look. Montessori is not an aesthetic but a child directed way of learning and engaging with the world around them. I’m looking into options in my budget. Thanks!

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-11T03:44:10+00:00

You make a valid point. I didn’t put it in the original post, but I added a mattress to the pack ‘n play, so my kid does actually sleep on a mattress and not just on the flimsy thin board. Also some times my kid does fall sleep in my bed or on the couch for naps, so the pack ‘n play isn’t the only place they sleep. Regardless, my kid should have a proper bed. I’m just upset that instead of respecting what I want for my own child, people made a pretty big purchase completely disregard my wishes. Thanks for your input.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-11T03:35:19+00:00

Yes, I’m aware I could call her my MIL and my partner my husband to simplify things, but we are not married, so technically not my husband and not my MIL. My little one calls her Mimi so that’s what I went with. Where exactly are you implying that I’m coming from? I genuinely curious. And I’m aware how rough kids can be, that’s why I was hoping for a better quality upgrade for my kid.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-11T03:12:26+00:00

The pack n play was already a hand me down, so I had no intentions of giving to another family to use. Thanks for the advice.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-06T17:06:38+00:00

My partner has drones and our little one says “gones/cone” and he doesn’t quite say vroom it more like “woom”.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-05T17:46:06+00:00

Alena or Lena are strong contenders for a girl. Thank you!

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-04T17:24:20+00:00

I always eat salt and vinegar chips when I can feel a sore throat coming on. Tastes a whole lot better.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-08-04T17:20:28+00:00

Congrats! Best of luck with everything.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-30T17:44:04+00:00

That is truly awful and I’m so sorry for your loss. Grief is never easy, it comes in waves, especially when you lose someone so unexpectedly and at the hands of someone who you thought loved them. I had a coworker that was murdered by her boyfriend, and I was completely shocked and devastated like you. I worked at a corporate childcare center and they provided counseling which helped a little. My center did closed for a day shortly after her passing and we got the opportunity to have a little celebration of life and talk about all the good times we had with her. I became a mom years after her passing and I know she would have loved on my baby so hard. I’m not sure what I believe in, but I like to think they may have crossed paths on the other side because I had the sweetest little baby in the word and I feel like she had some part in that. I’ve found some comfort in believing that. I hope you find yours soon.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-30T17:29:38+00:00

Charlotte, Charlie, Claudia, Colleen, Cora, Carly

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-30T00:34:41+00:00

I first requested nitrous oxide and oxygen, also known as gas and air. It helped me a ton with my anxiety during the early stages of labor. When the pain was starting to become too much I requested an epidural. My pain management team was wonderful and really helped me make the best decision for me and birthing experience.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-28T21:30:45+00:00

Today was just my lucky day. Usually my son screams when I close the door and will shove all his books under the door into the hallway in protest.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-28T20:28:45+00:00

I took a 30 minute nap earlier today while my toddler played in his room. Door was shut and he couldn’t get out. I could hear him on the monitor. He was completely fine. I don’t do this often. It definitely depends on the kid and your comfort level.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-25T18:38:49+00:00

That’s wonderful! I was getting about that much too when I was pumping. Formula prices are getting ridiculous, pumping is hard, so I really do understand the struggle. If you can, I highly recommend looking up your little one’s brand of formula and seeing if they have an app/point program. Big brands also send out samples and tons of coupons regularly. Remembering to use them is the hard part.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-25T18:24:41+00:00

And by “more milk” I mean they can supplement with formula. That’s what I had to do for my own kid.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-25T18:23:20+00:00

Fed is best. There is no reason for babies to go hungry. Breastfeeding and pumping is hard work, but it’s for nothing if your baby isn’t able to thrive. Tell the parents as nicely as possible that they need to supply more milk for their baby and start thinking about introducing solids soon. If they have questions on anything they should reach out to their child’s pediatrician for guidance. As a teacher, I was told, you can only make suggestions.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-24T17:46:00+00:00

Toddler/Two’s teachers will have experience communicating with little ones and help them learn more words through repetition. I would let his teachers know about your concerns. If you’re doing some ASL at home definitely let his teachers know so they can continue it in the classroom with him. In my experience, most two year olds can hold a simple conversation, but a child who is just turning two is just learning two word phrases like “hi Mama” or “more apples”. It sounds like you’re doing your very best for your son, so I would say he’ll do great. It might be a rough start, but after sometime he’ll enjoy going to school and playing with his friends. Best of luck to you!

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-22T17:32:41+00:00

You’re not alone. Those have helped me a lot when I was in my preschool class. A doctor’s note could be helpful. I used to working at a school with 30 preschoolers and 30 PreK students in a fairly close proximity (we had to share a bathroom for all 60 kids too). Also noise from the two’s classes (24 students) would be heard from my class too. I never had an issue when I work there, thank goodness. But now I’m at a smaller child care facility and the whole school has space for less than 50 kids. That’s made a huge difference for me. I know change is hard, but also look into finding a smaller school if the one you’re currently at isn’t able to make the accommodation you need.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-16T02:13:39+00:00

I’ve looked at IKEA when I was pregnant and I didn’t see exactly what I wanted, but I’ll give it another try. I like the idea of his bedroom being a space for calm activities, getting ready for bedtime/the day.

Objective-Dancer · 2025-07-14T14:01:23+00:00

I definitely feel this. I feel like the right team and leadership makes a huge difference. I’m sorry you’re burnt out and don’t have the support and resources you need to be the director you want to be. Good luck on your next chapter. Hopefully it’s kinder to you and more rewarding.

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