Micki Corley

"... can have, and block play is the single most productive activity, say early childhood educators. "If I could give my child only one toy, it would be blocks,” says Micki Corley, Preschool Experience codirector. But educators are noticing a disturbing trend: As the technological era reaches down to even our youngest children and as there is more emphasis on standardized testing ..."

"... is the country's No. 1 kids' show There arc other reasons kids Ilke it terms," says developmental psychologist Chris of California han they have any other superheroes, says Singer. Micki Corley, head of the Pre- State University at Fullerton. Such simplicity makes the world a lot clearer and that, he says, "appeals to kids of all ages who arc struggling in ..."

"... Research and Consultation Center and is for hcr work on children's play. As a result, kids are imitating Power Rangers more than they have any other superheroes, says Singer. Micki Corley, head teacher and codirector of the Preschool Experience in Newton, Muss., says that's true in her classroom. Last spring, she and her col- always play to channel aggressive energy; that's ..."

"... in Newton, 3- and sing a song while they clean up from an activity: "Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere." Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share.” codirector Micki Corley says the song does more than take the sting out of an undesirable activity; it encourages cooperation. "We use music a lot for transitions, getting kids from one thing to ..."