Technofied Lesson Plan

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Below is the video post card from my Technofied Lesson Plan. Please listen to my commercial in my Box.com file at the bottom of my blog.

Video Postcard

Digital Video: London Video Postcard

Google Earth Lesson

Here is a Google Slide show of my Google Earth Lesson, "Miss Gretchen's Class Goes Around the World in 5 Day"

Field Guide App Assessment

Colaboration and the Cloud: Animal Field Guide to the Flathead Reservation App

Colaboration and The Cloud

From Birth to Missoula

Here is the route from Billings, MT to Missoula, MT. I was born in Billings and I haven't visited Missoula since I was 14 years old. Thank to technology I get to go to school in Missoula via the Internet.

Google Earth Tour

Where is it?

Importance of Art In Early CHildhood Classrooms

My first degree is in art education.  I can honestly say that art is very important to my teaching philosophy.  I don't mean cute cut and paste crafts.  I mean getting messy and experimenting with different materials.  I believe art allows students to display creativity, work through emotional issues, increase self-confidence and increase fine motor strength.  Sometimes art isn't something that can be taken home and hung on the fridge, but is rather an experience.  I say, experiment with different mediums such as watercolors and shaving cream, play dough and markers. 

Important Web Links:
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundation for Early Learning
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Miss Gretchen's Preschool Life

 

Early Childhood Education is one of the best investments we can make to our future.  I wish every child could have a quality early childhood education experience.  We know that 90% of brain development occurs before age 5!!  Preschool is a wonderful time for children to learn now to make friends, have fun at school and learn new skills!

Music and Movement Favorites