The Bing Times
The Bing Times is published annually in the fall, recounting news and stories of the previous year's classroom curricula, research activities, undergraduate teaching, interactions with parents and educators, and significant events in the life of the school. Each issue can be downloaded as a PDF document or perused as individual online articles. Annual issues are available from 2000 to the present.
2025 Issue
By Jennifer Winters, Executive Director
At the heart of Bing Nursery School is a unique and essential figure: the teacher. More than classroom practitioners, Bing teachers serve as co-constructors of knowledge, supporting children’s…
By Karla Kane, journalist and former Bing parent
In any conversation, the ultimate goal is communication. And though we may not consciously realize it, while we’re conversing, we’re likely engaging in “repairs”—adjusting our word choices…
By Chia-wa Yeh, Head Teacher and Research Coordinator
How do young children perceive older adults, such as their grandparents? More specifically, do they view them as competent and helpful individuals?
These are the questions Stanford…
By Vanessa Ortega, Head Teacher
One morning, Charlie paused mid-play and tilted his head. “Teacher Lara, what’s that sound?” Another pause. “It’s a choo-choo train,” he said, triumphantly.
Charlie’s careful listening helped him not…
By Rinna Sanchez-Baluyut, Head Teacher
Our little reading nook is a beloved space for our children in the Twos classroom. They are drawn to the bookshelf, where they select a book from our vast collection, ease themselves into a…
By Nancy Verdtzabella, Head Teacher
Why do baby birds
have wings?
I think they do not
like to walk.
—Remy (West PM child)
This year in West PM, while the teachers carefully observed the children in…
By Alice Findsen, Teacher
When I observe 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children at play in one of the nursery program classrooms at Bing Nursery School, it brings me immense joy to see them working together in a shared narrative. Their…
By Todd Erickson, Head Teacher
“When a butterfly looks for a flower, she can use a map.” —Leila (East AM child)
Children possess an abundant desire to make meaning out of their experiences and to understand not only where they are but…
By Sadie Parrinello, Head Teacher
Sharing a story at the close of each school day is viewed by Bing Nursery School as an important experience for young children. It is a time when they enjoy a special opportunity to develop a love for…
By Kelli Agnich, Teacher
This spring, I stood quietly by Center Room’s two belt swings, a tucked-away spot in our outdoor environment where many small but significant moments unfold. One morning, I not only witnessed the joy of children…