EarlyEdAdventures

Teaching young students to code is beneficial because it can help them with problem solving, enhances logical thinking and creativity, and it can also help students enhance their math skills as many coding activities require working with numbers and algorithms. Some people may think that coding is only for older […]

November is a busy month! Some of the key days to remember this month are Veteran’s Day, Election Day, and Thanksgiving. If your district is anything like mine then you might also have report cards and parent conferences this month as well! With so much going on this month, make […]

Brain breaks are a crucial aspect to early childhood education. Young students have a shorter attention span compared to older students and they have a harder time sitting and controlling their bodies for long periods of time. In between every lesson that I teach, I incorporate some kind of brain […]

Here I have included some of my favorite science apps for younger students. Technology is a great way to have students explore the world around them from the comfort of their classroom. Technology is a growing tool for students to use throughout their schooling. K-2 students will many times have […]

In the early months of kindergarten, I like to spend time focusing on names. Students need to learn how to spell their names, respect others’ names, and appreciate their own names. Learning the names in the class also helps students with phonemic awareness. I will be sharing some of the […]

Classroom setup is an important aspect of early childhood education. When setting up your room, it is important for the room to look welcoming. A welcoming early childhood classroom looks organized, colorful, is practical, and student centered. It is important for the room to flow well. What I mean by […]

Hello everyone! My name is Mackenzie (Colbert) Costa. I am an early childhood educator (PreK-2) and I created this blog to share my experiences in this role. I graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2021 with my bachelors degrees in early childhood education and psychology. I am now in my […]