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…
Sensory Play Activities for Kids in 2021
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…
Preschool Science Experiments Your Kids HAVE To Try
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…
5 Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids for 2021
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…
3 Fun Hanukkah Crafts for Kids for 2021
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…
5 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids for 2021
Whether you are home with your kids with varying ages or you are a teacher in a classroom, there are a few activities you can do with minimal prep and…
What the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Could Mean for Childcare
Being a childcare provider in 2020 has taken a turn that no one saw coming. These last seven months have felt like 10 years, and yet the days seem to…
What To Do If Someone Tests Positive for COVID-19 at a Child Care Center
Opening your childcare center back up in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. There are so many fears that come into play especially because there are so many…
How to Manage Different Personality Types of Early Childhood Educators
As a director, I deal with so many different personalities and styles on staff. Some are shy, some are boisterously outgoing, some are organized, some are creative, some are serious….
How to Make Drop Off and Pick Up More Personal
During this pandemic, drop off and pick up looks completely different than what it once was. We used to see parents all the time coming in and out, having small…