It’s nearly here, are you ready? Whether you love summer like me or dread the heat, itâs time to do some planning and get ready to have those schoolers with you all day! Early childhood programs often take a break from their regular curriculum in summer to focus on different things. Here are some ideas […]
As we begin the new year, you can help beginning of year jitters by planning a cooking activity with your kids. When we prepare food and then eat it together, we work towards a common purpose. And everyone will enjoy it because who doesnât love a great snack? Additionally, having an extra snack in-between meals […]
You never know what will happen when youâre willing to talk to people you havenât met yet! Last summer I was in San Antonio, doing a teacher training. One night at the hotel, I went to the workout room. There was one other woman there and we struck up a conversation. Her name was Heather […]
Summer is here! Are you ready? Here’s some ideas to get you started! Click here for the printable.
Everybody loves playdough, especially me. It’s a universal soother for toddlers through grownups! Have it out on the table for children to play with as they arrive in the morning and they’ll immediately become engaged, making goodbyes with parents a little easier. It lends itself to great conversation and imaginative play (everybody makes playdough snakes and […]
Boy, do I love how brains develop and the beautiful way little ones begin to make sense of their world. Meet Cadence. Twenty-two months old. Â She’s got lots and lots of language; she talks all the time! Those around her can decipher about 15% of the meaning of her ongoing dialogue. One consistently distinguishable word […]
Early childhood teachers get to laugh daily, collaborate with great professionals, play with kids and watch their faces light up as they learn through activities that you’ve planned and created.  Here’s a fun list of the top 10 reasons you have a great job… 10.  âDressing for Successâ means hair in a ponytail, comfy shoes and […]
My daughter is a first grade teacher. One year, there was one little girl in her class who really gave her a run for her money. Constantly interrupting during circle time, putting her nose in other peopleâs business, being bossy, just generally behaving like a child in need of love and attention. About midway through […]