“You’re so lame.” “So-and-so is crazy.” “You’re so articulate,” as a compliment to a person of color. “I don’t see color.”These comments can be characterized as microaggressions: subtle, often unintentional slights that communicate a negative message to people based on their identity. Comments like the ones above are just a few examples among many that … Read more
How do you know what each child needs? By building a strong relationship and really knowing each child individually. This 2-minute video is a wonderful example of individualizing to build fine motor skills, while the child takes the the lead through play. This resource is featured in our March 2025 REACH newsletter.
A quick video from ECLKC that shares how teachers can engage children in learning by following their lead.
Active supervision is active teaching. It is watching, listening, staying present physically and mentally, interacting, counting, and preventing problems.
Staying calm under pressure isn’t always easy but it is important. Learning tools to help you manage stress are important and can help you move from “reacting” to “responding.” Check out the video to learn more.
Safe sleep means putting an infant to sleep in ways that can help protect him from dangers, like choking and suffocation (not being able to breathe), and sudden infant death syndrome (also called SIDS). SIDS is the unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. SIDS usually happens when a baby is sleeping. … Read more
Active and appropriate supervision is vital to keep children safe. You need to know ratios, group sizes, and ways to track attendance for children in your care. Remember, maintaining safe ratios and group sizes helps prevent educators from being overwhelmed and keeps supervision manageable. Check out this video and quick quiz to learn more.
Keeping kids active will help them stay healthy and help them grow. You may even find that children have an easier time resolving conflicts and are generally happier when they get enough physical activity. Remember, even if weather or space do not permit outdoor play, teachers are still required to provide opportunities for vigorous movement … Read more
Morning greetings can help children smooth the transition from home to school. They don’t take much time, but morning greetings can have a big impact on relationships with children and families. This microlearning session focuses on “the why” behind morning greetings. It also provides tips for establishing a morning arrival routine and individualizing your morning greetings.
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