Episode 166 – Early education has been getting more public attention as parents become more informed about the importance of quality early education for their children’s development. In this episode,…
Preschool Classroom Activities for Fall 2019
Whether you call it Fall or Autumn, it’s that time of year again where we say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of summer and hello to sweater weather as…
What Is The Work Sampling System by Pearson?
The Work Sampling System is an assessment tool that allows teachers to evaluate the skills of children age 3-9. In the context of early childhood education, the Work Sampling System…
Improve Quality Rating With Pearson Assessments
What is QRIS – Quality Rating and Improvement System? The QRIS system was developed on a state-by-state basis beginning in the late 1990’s to support the standardization of quality for…
Adult Play To Sustain Your Team
Bringing some playfulness into the daily routine of our early educators can be a great way for early learning leaders to build a team that will grow with your business….
Systems Thinking For Positive Outcomes
Episode 164 – Child care can be an isolating field where professionals are siloed in their work. In this episode, Lisa Guerrero, Co-Founder of Positive Spin, shares her work on…
What Is The Ounce Scale by Pearson?
The Ounce Scale is an assessment tool that supports early childhood educators in observing, assessing and tracking the development of children between the ages 0 to 3 ½. It provides…
Everything You Need To Know About Group Learning In Early Childhood
There are many ways to organize your kids while you are teaching them. Research has shown that while small group instruction has a lot of benefits, it is one of…
How To Achieve Financial Health For Your Child Care Business
Episode 163 – Financial health directly impacts the ability for a child care business to provide quality programming. In this episode, Kathy Ligon, CEO of Hinge Brokers, shares her top…
Entrepreneurial Leadership In Early Education
Episode 162 – Child care is an entrepreneurial field. In this episode, Anne Douglass, the founding Executive Director of the Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation, talks about the…