Donna Haidle

Grove Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Specialist, Trauma-Informed Specialist, Wife, Mom & Friend.

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

Why encourage pretend play? When children engage in pretend or dramatic play, they are learning about themselves and our world. Pretend play helps children develop social problem-solving while expanding their imagination, creativity, and flexible thinking skills. #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

We ended the September study "All About Me" by celebrating "The Colors of Us". #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

Learning about feelings is fun with Detective Spot. Last week we met all the colors of emotions. #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

This week our class practiced welcoming and greeting new friends with Eugene from our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum, Second Step. We also read stories about going to preschool like, "All Are Welcome". @GrovePreschool #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

Mrs. Haidle's class love the new preschool playground at Indian Trail! #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

Future Biologists in @donnahaidle's class at #Indiantrail58. Bringing items from outside into the classroom offers young children an opportunity to explore and experience nature. #dg58pride

[Erikson Early Math @eriksonmath]

Children notice and appreciate PATTERNS in the world around them. Patterns and sequences of different kinds begin to pop up all over the place, especially in the books that children love.

4 Fun Books that Explore Math, Patterns, and Sequences https://t.co/lP06KHM8o5

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

Take a moment to belly breathe with us! No matter where you are, or what you're doing, these simple steps can help you manage big feelings like stress or anger, and start to feel more like yourself. #WorldMentalHealthDay #ViaViatris

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

Future architects in @donnahaidle‘s class. As children write and draw their ideas and share them with peers, they are problem-solving, thinking critically, collaborating, and growing their minds. https://t.co/jkJApwZPcj #indiantrail58 #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

When children construct, create, and represent their experiences with blocks, they are developing cognitive, math, science, physical, language, and social-emotional skills. Learning through play in @donnhaidle 's class @IndianTrailDG58, #dg58pride. https://t.co/jkJApwZPcj

[Erikson Early Math @eriksonmath]

3 Ways to See Mathematical Structure in Everyday Kitchen Math

"Research has consistently shown that drawing children’s attention to mathematical structure helps them to recognize and make use of mathematical patterns in new situations."
https://t.co/H6gvzmvN7t

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

So many ways to make a cake. Having fun counting candles in @donnahaidle 's class. #dg58pride #IndianTrail58

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

¡Todos juntos! All together! For the next month, join us as we recognize and celebrate the Latin American and Caribbean families and cultures that form such an important part of our communities! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

First day of P.E. for the Grove Preschoolers with Mrs. Cavanagh in the AM and Mr. Gilbert in the PM. @IndianTrailDG58 #dg58pride

[Erikson Early Math @eriksonmath]

Sets & Sorting with Flowers, from Playful Invitations

When children sort they bring structure to a collection of materials. This activity encourages open-ended sorting of colorful flowers...

https://t.co/W8LqZw16iF

[PBS KIDS @PBSKIDS]

"I sang, ‘It’s almost time to go, so choose one more thing to do.’ I really didn’t expect it to work. But she said, ‘I choose the slide,’ went down it once, took my hand, and walked with me to the car. I was floored.” #DanielTigers10th https://t.co/a00PWcjuxP

[WQED @wqed]

"Love begins with listening." - Fred Rogers ❤️🍩🍪 #FridayFred

📷: Terry Clark

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

First Day of Grove Preschool @IndianTrailDG58
@DGDistrict58 #dg58pride

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

Best opening activity ever! Go joy-bomb a family from our school to show our appreciation and gratitude for their partnership and support @IndianTrailDG58 @PrincipalRatner #dg58pride We love you Garrity Family! Thanks for all you do to support dg58!

[Donna Haidle @donnahaidle]

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