Deciding to take on a new childcare position is a big commitment that comes with a lot of critical responsibilities. Interviewers are looking to learn whether potential educators are up…
The importance of health and safety in early childhood
Health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood education are of utmost importance when it comes to operating a high-quality childcare center. While health and safety might seem like basic elements…
Dealing with challenging toddler behavior in the classroom
As an early years educator, you likely feel that you have tried every trick in the book when it comes to dealing with challenging behavior in young children. Whether a…
Early childhood education assessment tools
Assessment tools are not the ultimate answer to tracking children’s development, however, both formal and informal assessment tools can help to understand a child’s relative development. Assessments are a useful…
Reggio Emilia Approach & Pedagogical Documentation
This is a transcript of the Preschool Podcast, episode #3 “Reggio Emilia approach and pedagogical documentation”. Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Ron SPREEUWENBERG: Hi I’m Ron Spreeuwenberg, Co-Founder…
How does learning happen? The four foundations of learning in Ontario
Learn about ‘How Does Learning Happen?’, how it relates to ELECT, and how HiMama can help you meet expectations with the Child Care and Early Years Act replacing the Day…
How to Create a Parent Handbook for Daycares
A parent handbook is an important resource for any child care program to communicate policies and procedures and act as an ongoing reference. If you own or operate a child…
How to Develop a Personal Philosophy of Early Childhood Education
To be a professional, you have to have an opinion on important topics related to your field and create a brand or philosophy on your approach. Read on to discover…
Physical Skill Development in the Preschool Classroom
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #129: Physical fitness in an early childhood setting is key to supporting cognitive and affective development from birth to five. What can…
Supporting Young Children and Families Living in Poverty
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #128: Creating an equitable classroom environment for young children regardless of their socioeconomic background can be challenging. How can you ensure that…