Anti-Bias Holidays. The topic can be fraught with opinions and strong emotions. Among early childhood educators you can find an often passionate debate: Do I need to teach all of…
How to Teach Consent in Preschool
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, we are now giving more attention to abuse and consent than ever before. This has empowered abuse victims to come forward and finally…
Alternative Nap Time Songs (That You’ll Actually Enjoy!)
Music is often an essential part of nap time, providing a relaxing backdrop to help the kiddos settle down and get to sleep. As the adult in the room, however,…
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…
Best New Back-to-Preschool Books for Fall 2019
How is it back-to-school time already?!? Whether it’s a little one’s very first day of preschool or it’s their last year, sometimes a little extra encouragement is needed to get…
Managing Separation Anxiety in Preschool-Aged Children
Every preschool teacher has been there. School has just started, you have a new group of children, everyone is excited and a little anxious about their new environment, new friends,…
The First Day Of Preschool: A Director’s Survival Guide
Is it just us or are you also thinking: how is it already August?! As much as we might want to hang out by the pool for just a few…
The Joy Of Movement For Young Kids
Episode 161 – Early childhood is an important time for kiddos to develop the large motor skills needed for a healthy life. Mary Lynn Hafner, a Physical Therapist and the…
(Quiz) Are You Prepared for Back to School?
You might not be as ready as you thought… Have you cleaned your classroom out yet? Have you stocked up on tissues, hand sanitizer and Advil? Did you forget about…
How to Build An Inclusive Child Care Center
“Inclusion” is defined as the action of including or being included within a group or structure. It means that all people, regardless of their disabilities, abilities or health needs have…