Author: Missy Knechel

During the early years, children need to be exposed to many activities that strengthen their large motor muscles. As babies, it begins with their trunk, neck, and head control, and…

We all know that fine motor skills are important, but are we making sure our curriculum integrates them enough into our early childhood activities? They are not just helpful for…

Kids of all ages are naturally interested in the weather since it is part of their everyday experience. Whether you live in a seasonal climate or a tropical climate, students…

Storytelling is something that will never grow old and will be forever timeless. When someone tells a good story, the listener is left wanting more and uses their imagination to…

When teaching certain topics and themes in early childhood education, it’s hard to know where to start. There are themes like dinosaurs, for example, that are so broad and ambiguous…

When it comes to sensory play activities, most of us think of sand and water tables and different mediums we use in bins for children to explore. While these are…

As an educator, there are so many items on our agenda to “get done” that having time allotted for preschool science experiments tends to be far and few between. You…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and most chaotic for us in early childhood education! The kids are super animated and the days just fly by.  Planning fun…

Whether you personally celebrate Hanukkah or not, it is important to introduce children to all holidays celebrated around the world. Hanukkah is one of those holidays that has so much…