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Michelle Mallonee Long Confucius said, “What I hear I forget. What I see I remember. What I do I know.” Research has proven that the more senses involved in learning, the greater the impression and

By Angel L. Avery-Wright “Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?” “Would you like them with a fox?” “Go, Dog, Go!” How many Dr. Seuss books can you remember being read to you or by you?

By Erin DelRegno While working with children throughout the day, I know you try to praise their actions. You want to acknowledge when they are helping, when they are showing their talent, or when they

Lisa Mulliken From peg to frame to floor, puzzles provide children with many play opportunities and learning experiences, but organizing and storing these fine motor materials in the classroom can be… puzzling! How do you

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

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

  Bobbi Philson Music is a powerful tool that early childhood teachers can use to support and nurture many developmental domains: social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language/literacy. Additionally, vital brain connections are being formed during these