by Kelli Harris This is a great recipe to make with children in a shady spot outside during the summer or to create in the winter months to go along with a cold weather theme.
By Kelli Harris A picture walk is previewing the pictures in a book to familiarize a child or group of children with the story prior to introducing the written words to them. Picture walks can
Michelle Mallonee Long Photo Courtesy of Michelle Mallonee Long “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” - Dr. Seuss On a recent trip to Universal
By Kweli Archie “Child care professionals have a unique opportunity to counteract unhealthy influences in a child’s early childhood. They have the power to affect a child's life for better or for worse. A child
By Lisa Mulliken In playground safety resources, the terms “fall zone” and “use zone” are often referenced and sometimes used interchangeably. Both of these terms are used to describe an important aspect of a safe
By Lisa Mulliken During the snowy weather and cold winter months, do you find it more challenging to get the children in your classroom outside? Here in Pennsylvania, wintertime may feel like a difficult time
Kitty Syster As teachers you have “everyday interactions” with children every day. These occur naturally with or without thought or intention. Everyday interactions can be good, bad or neutral. As you continue reading you will
How did the Environment Rating Scales evolve? The family of Environment Rating Scales (ECERS, ITERS, FCCERS, & SACERS) initially grew out of my many years of experience teaching in different types of Early Childhood Education
Leah Zabari In today’s diverse communities, it is becoming more important for teachers to integrate diversity into the early childhood classroom. Awareness of the world around us begins as young children start to recognize colors,
By Stefanie Camoni Slime is increasing in popularity as the do-it-yourself trend. Kiddos love getting messy and feeling the texture between their fingers. Here is a child-safe recipe to use as a small group or