Ms. Amy's Blog @Child Central Station

My first contribution to the PreK and K Sharing blog has some tips for working with mixed ages of children and has posted this morning, hop on over and check it out!

Can you believe it is the first Wednesday in September??? I know, right? I can't believe it either! This summer sure flew by!  I am SUPER excited to be bringing back What Would You Do With It? Wednesdays!  This week, I have a VERY special guest blogger, Deborah Stewart of Teach Preschool . Did you know that in addition to being an educational consultant, singer/songwriter, and running her own preschool, Deborah runs the Teach Preschool page on Facebook ? She scours the web for amazing blogs and inspiration to share with over 21,000 followers! She is truly amazing. I am so excited to share with you my very first guest blogger! Clothespin sensory play for young children by Deborah J. Stewart of Teach Preschool Clothespins are excellent tools for young children to play with. They come in all colors and sizes, can be used in all sorts of games, and promote fine motor skills. I like to keep a supply of clothespins in my classroom all the time for the children to explore.....

If you haven't noticed, I've been on a hiatus from my regular Wednesday postings. I've been contemplating whether or not to keep the series going. Time is a major issue in doing so, but I LOVE to upcycle, repurpose, and reuse items in creative ways. So, rather than get rid of my Wednesday linky party completely, I am going to ask you all for some help. Do you have a great idea that uses recyclables or "trash"?  I would love to have you share your ideas on my blog! Here is how it will work. If you are interested, you need to email me with the following information: 1) Your name 2) Your blog/website address (if you have one. You do not need to have a blog to participate) 3) The item you plan to repurpose. (Your project can use more than one item, but pick one to highlight for other folks to be able to link up their ideas to.) Then, I will contact you with a publication date (a Wednesday) . Your post must be received at least one week prior to your publicatio...