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E-kitap Hakkinda Bilmek Istedikleriniz

Elektronik kitap, sayisal kitap, dijital kitap, e-kitap, elektronik m�rekkep, e-ink� E-kitap teknolojisi yeni olmamasina karsin hakkinda merak edilen �ok sey var. Daha �nceki yazilarda da degindigimiz bazi sorulari bir araya getirerek kapsamli bir soru cevap arsivi hazirlamanin iyi olacagini d�s�nd�k. Belki siz de aklinizdaki sorularin yanitlarini bulabilirsiniz. ePub nedir? ePub a�ik bir

He's back!

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Spring and  The Hungry Caterpillar are two fast friends. Each school year, the children find interesting ways to represent this furry little creature. So save those lids because you never know when they will come in handy!

Do Things with Passion!

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On Friday, I traveled to Windsor to celebrate my future daughter in laws graduation from law. As we sat through the proceeding, a number of prestigious professionals took to the podium to offer their words of wisdom.  One of them spoke of passion; the driving force behind success and happiness.  If we live what we love then we find great satisfaction in our pursuits.  I listened and reflected on my life all the things that bring me joy; career, family, friends. There is never a day when I do not find great joy in our work with the children and the relationships that we have forged over the last thirty years. Even a simple beautiful bouquet of flowers leaves us feeling excited.

A Reggio Inspired Teacher Is....

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In recent years, many teachers have come to visit our preschools. The most asked question,   �What do I need to do to be a Reggio Inspired Teacher?� I could probably go on for days and never fully answer this question. Even after 20 years, I am still evolving in this pursuit. First and foremost, you must be mindful! Mindful in the manner in which you pay attention to the children in your classroom. Mindful of the experiences you share so they challenge theories, test limits, honor the thoughts of the children. You must be mindful of how you treat children and colleagues; be respectful, and honestly engaged. You must know the materials and their potentials before you engage the children. However know that the children will give new meaning to them as they work.  Be mindful of your environment, for it is your third teacher.  It is a living entity and will evolve, change and need modifications. Most of all do not be hurried and remember that your intent should be to support ...