Early childhood education is a highly rewarding field. Ok, not always monetarily, but in many other ways. Early childhood educators get to make a difference in the lives of not only the children they teach, but the whole family. Seeing the wonder in the eyes of a child keeps me feeling young and helps me focus on…
It’s time to celebrate the Week of the Young Child. This post from last year still resonates with me, so I’m going to repost it. I’d love to hear in the comments section what you do to celebrate the week. I hope you are planning on celebrating the Week of the Young Child on April…
Everyone knows that teaching is not the most lucrative profession, but thankfully many choose it anyway. Most who do are called to the profession. They teach because they love it. They thrive when children realize they can do something they didn’t think they could. They live for the moments when children find their wings, wings the teacher knew they…
April 12-18 is The Week of the Young Child. I am celebrating by encouraging people who don’t usually think about early childhood education, to consider how important high-quality programs are for all children. For many families child care is a necessity, not a luxury. Every week in the United States, nearly 11 million children younger…
The Benefits of Play Most early childhood educators understand the value of play. Because children learn best through play, we provide ample opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Just to review, here are some of the benefits of play. While engaging in play, children: learn about the world around them. develop gross and fine motor skills. practice…
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