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
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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
Beth Simon It’s not a matter of opinion. Kids tell THE. WORST. JOKES. Here’s the thing – it’s totally developmentally appropriate. Kids are learning the rhythm of stringing words together and the pattern of asking
Aimee Currier I will never forget the time a child, on her first day in our school, asked me a question that was both illogical (from a teacher perspective) and logical (from a child
By Michelle Long Have you ever been shopping with your child? Does it go something like . . . “I want this,” “Can I have this?” “I need this,” “Just one little thing,” “Pleeeaase!!!” Do