By Angel Avery-Wright Chalk is an open-ended art material that can be used for so much more than just art. Chalk gives children the opportunity to learn so many different skills such as eye hand
Submitted by Tracy Walter My sister sends me pictures of my niece who will be two years old very soon. It is great getting messages and pictures of her enjoying the new sensory bin her
By: Barbara Bredell-Searle As I was thinking of a topic for this blog issue, I was sitting in my primary doctor’s office waiting to get my yearly physical. That day, my husband was with me
Beth Simon Asking for feedback on our program, activities, or about our performance as early childhood educators can be uncomfortable. Of course, receiving positive feedback is rewarding. Who doesn’t like to get a compliment or
By: Barbara Bredell-Searle Did you know: Not getting enough sleep each night could cause you to be in a car accident. According to The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) research, it has been reported that
Amy Hoffman I love to sing. I used to be pretty good at it; years of misuse have caused that to change. But no worries! Children still love to hear it. I’ve observed in classrooms
Kitty Syster Everyone knows it is a great idea to have teachers from the same classroom work together when creating lesson plans, but it is not always easy to find time for them to work
Leah Zabari Do you think the experiences you had as a child and the important adults in your childhood have influenced you as an early childhood educator? Do you think the experiences and relationships from
Barbara Bredell-Searle “Silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers.” -Unknown After you have gotten the last child down on their nap furnishing; hopefully the room is quiet or have sounds of relaxing music playing in