Every year in April, the early childhood education community celebrates the Week of the Young Child (WOYC). This is a time to truly appreciate the magic of young children and advocate for their care and education. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) established the first WOTYC in 1971. Since then NAEYC … Read more
It’s that time of year again! The temperature is rising, school is ending, and summer activities are commencing! Many children will be spending more time outdoors enjoying al that the summer season has to offer. While this is a fun-filed and adventurous time of year, it also comes with some additional risks. But not to … Read more
If you keep up with trends in early childhood education and what is considered best practice, you have likely heard of play-based learning. It is a term that is mentioned often when discussing how children learn. But what exactly does play-based learning mean? Play-based learning consists of child-led activities with the teacher supporting the play … Read more
“Belonging” is a feeling that many humans crave. But what does it mean to feel like you belong in a particular place or with a particular group of people? Belonging can lead to feelings of comfort and confidence. It can mean feeling supported or loved. It can also mean feeling like an important part of … Read more
Many times when people think of the word “access” in terms of education it is used interchangeably with inclusion. While the two are not synonymous, access is one piece of the larger puzzle of inclusion. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) defines access as, “providing a wide range of activities and … Read more
This month at DIEEC, we celebrated Children’s Book Week (CBW) by visiting early childhood education programs throughout the state to read to children and deliver books to their classrooms. It was so nice to be able to come out and read after COVID put CBW on hold for 2 years. Our theme for 2022 was … Read more
If you are an early childhood education professional, you have most likely heard of the Head Start preschool program for children from low income families. But did you know there is also for younger children? According to Head Start’s website, Early Head Start programs promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and … Read more
For many people, the month of December tends to be a time of reflection. The current year is ending, a new year is about to begin, and the holidays can bring about lots of emotions. This can lead to thinking of the past and feelings of nostalgia. One of the ways we connect with the … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about the concept of storytelling? So many of our interactions involve telling each other stories. These stories can be personal anecdotes, funny or interesting things we have heard, warnings or cautionary tales and more. Storytelling is a fascinating piece of the human experience.
Throughout the field of early childhood education, we hear the term “continuous quality improvement” often. But what exactly does that term mean? Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is used across a variety of disciplines. The concept originated in the business and health care fields. Study.com defines CQI as, “a management philosophy used to better their processes.” … Read more
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