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X WHY Z Podcast: The Wellbeing of Educators

Featuring Dr. Laura Lessard and Stephen McLaren, MS, NBC-HWC. Hosts Irene and Meghan chat with Dr. Laura Lessard, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, and Stephen McLaren, a Board Certified Health … Read more


X WHY Z Podcast: Find Your People

Featuring Toni Dickerson, Lisa E. Ratliff, Sherri Mark, and Shannon Mercer. In this episode, we explore the journey of a group of early childhood administrators who formed a resilient community of practice … Read more


X WHY Z Podcast: Workforce Collaboration

With guests Dr. Rena Hallam, interim dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education & Human Development and professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Dr. Chrishana … Read more


Coach’s Corner: Literacy in the Early Childhood Environment Part 1 of 3 in our 2025 Literacy Series

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 … Read more


Coach’s Corner: Dramatic Play

Play is a NECESSARY part of childhood. Children learn best through play, for a variety of reasons, including: Children are natural explorers; play gives them a chance to make sense of the … Read more


Coach’s Corner: Active Play

Active play is important for the physical development of young children. Skills such as gross motor, depth perception, and visual-motor coordination are enhanced when children engage in physical education. Physical activity also … Read more


Coach’s Corner: Reading, Language and Literacy Tips for Children’s Book Week

Every November DIEEC joins the national celebration of Children’s Book Week. It is one of our favorite events because we have the opportunity to go out to early childhood education programs across … Read more


Coach’s Corner: Developing Emotional Intelligence

Understanding emotions is one of the most important parts of the human experience. Our emotions are intertwined with every facet of our lives including our individual well-being, relationships, and work. Gaining an … Read more


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