During the month of December, amidst the craziness ofthe holidays, many people begin thinking about the newyear that is approaching. The pressure to start the newyear off right by changing habits or making resolutions iseverywhere, from TV commercials to social media. It’stempting to see January 1st as the start of a new chapter.This can lead … Read more
The month of January can be tough in early childhoodeducation. Many children are adjusting back into aroutine after lots of fun over the holidays, and outdoortime may be limited due to weather conditions. It’s agreat time to pull out some new activities.If you don’t already know, cardboard boxes provideendless possibilities for play! Many people seem … Read more
We all know that moving our bodies is essential to goodhealth. The tricky part can be finding moments in the dayto fit in that movement! For early childhood programs, itcan be especially difficult in the winter months, when wemay get less outdoor time, where much of the movementtypically occurs. This pushes us to be more … Read more
In today’s world, networking is important in any field. Connections with other professionals can provide endless opportunities. Networking can lead to camaraderie, a deeper knowledge of the field, and career advancement. Below are just some of the ways networking can benefit early childhood professionals.
Mindfulness in Head Start Settings, from headstart.gov, provides links to a few different resources to support growth in this area. These resources include: An online learning module (also called Mindfulness in Head Start Settings) through the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. The module focuses on how to include mindfulness practices into your daily routines in … Read more
The Head Start brief, You’re the Best Teacher! Responsive Interactions with Young Children, explains how adults’ responsive social interaction is key to children’s early learning.
ECLKC offers a teacher’s guide and recommended materials list to support educators in responding to children’s interests as they explore the natural world.
The August 2023 issue of Natural Resources, published by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, offers several resources on this topic, some of which are available in English and Spanish.
Featuring Jamie Schneider, Board President and Lisa Miller, Executive Director of deaeyc. In this episode, we have a conversation with Jamie Schneider, Board President, and Lisa Miller, Executive Director of the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc). They both discuss field experiences, addressing the workforce crisis, celebrating recent deaeyc wins, and looking … Read more
When considering literacy, like any topic in early childhood education, we want to make sure we are planning playful and engaging activities. Language and literacy has evolved quite a bit in early childhood education. Educators who have been working in the field for many years may remember a time when early childhood curricula encouraged flashcards … Read more
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