Uncategorized

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