Bringing just the right amount of silliness into a tidying task gets preschoolers to cooperate, follow directions, and get the job done.
In preschool teacher Sarah Dolcin’s class at The Co-op School in Brooklyn, New York, even routine moments can spark imagination and teamwork—like when a quick activity called Wind-Up Cleanup turns tidying the classroom into a joyful, creative experience.
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In preschool teacher Sarah Dolcin’s class at The Co-op School in Brooklyn, New York, even routine moments can spark imagination and teamwork—like when a quick activity called Wind-Up Cleanup turns tidying the classroom into a joyful, creative experience.
Find the full collection of 60-second strategies for every grade level at Edutopia: https://edut.to/3Rm2M2j
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