Submitted by Tracy Walter Typically, when working with teachers in the field and they mention sensory play, they think mostly of sand and water play. Although sand and water can provide a great sensory
By: Barbara Bredell-Searle As educators of young children, we ensure that the children in our care are taking care of their gums, then that baby tooth comes in and we start to focus more on
Angel Avery-Wright Ever hear a child talk about death in a way that surprises you? Child 1: A two-year girl says her father is standing in her classroom. He passed away from injuries related to
March is National Nutrition Month During the winter months I often find myself eating due to boredom. Stuck inside with no household projects to do; the house is clean; nothing is of interest on the
by Beth Simon The one constant in life is change. Change can be a positive experience like when you have a snow day, when a test is cancelled, or you get a new job. But
Beth Simon Every day is a gift and should be celebrated and lived with gusto! Easy to say, but much harder to do when you’re in the thick of the monotony of the day-in and
Ingrid Russell One of the most influential people in history, Frederick Douglass, understood the importance and value of children in our society. And it’s no surprise, of course, since he was coined the father of
Michelle Long Admit it, somewhere along your journey you have been in a long boring staff meeting that has made you zone out, daydream, fall asleep, and miss an important piece of information. I know
Kitty Syster Rhyming is an important pre-reading skill for children. Having phonological awareness to hear the different parts of words (beginning and ending sounds) separately is the first step to understanding rhymes. One way to
Guest Blogger - Rebecca Lamar Ed. S., Manager of Higher Education Initiatives, The Pennsylvania Key When I think about celebrating Kwanzaa, I often find myself remembering a time back in a preschool classroom as a