Read the following story and teacher reflections from Matthew Lawrence, and use the Reflective Questions below to deepen your thinking and shape your teaching practices.
Many early childhood programs and family child care providers are on a tight budget, but having a well-stocked, developmentally appropriate learning space doesn’t have to break the bank.
Here's how creative play, focused on outer space, became the center of an entire preschool curriculum for several weeks—providing opportunities that connected science, math, literacy, language, art, and drama.