Stefanie Camoni As teachers, our role in the classroom is to provide quality care to contribute to the development of the children. We plan and adjust our lessons, environment, and interactions to meet their needs.
Kelli Harris You may have heard of self-care but not know what it is or how to do it “correctly.” Truth is there is no one “correct” way because everyone’s self-care needs are different. Simply
By Angel Avery-Wright The learning of math/numbers should begin very early in life. Math for infants and toddlers should be introduced informally and naturally as opportunities come up. There are many toys for young children
Natalie Grebe Children are crying, arguing, and not using their inside voices. Your director says your assistant called out sick. A parent wants to know where Anthony’s sweatshirt is. Your lesson plans are due, and
Leah Zabari Do you have new staff in your center? Do you have staff that have been working in your program for many years? This next question might be a weird one to ask, but
by Stefanie Camoni Are you new to early childhood? Have you been in the field for a couple years? Have you lived this your entire life? No matter where you are on your journey, the
Barbara Bredell-Searle “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art” - Leonardo da Vinci What do you think about the above quote from Leonardo da Vinci? Well, I never thought
By Tracy Walter One evening, my husband and our son (Joey), who was 3-years old at the time, were watching a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game on TV. After much watching and asking questions to his
By Rochelle Deane The Fourth of July also known as Independence Day or July 4th is widely known as a holiday dedicated to celebrating American independence, but many people also celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth takes place
Kelli Harris I think “playing in the dirt” has become a dying activity. I spent my summers as a child outside digging with shovels and rakes and sticks, manipulating the dirt and playing with bugs