Mason is three years old. He loves jumping – onto things, off of things, sometimes just on the spot. He often enjoys exploring different areas of the playground at his…
20 Ways to Keep a Peaceful Preschool Classroom
The Porsche 918 Spyder is the fastest car in production, able to go from to 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.2 seconds — but that’s nothing compared to…
Harness The Magic Of Sensory-Based Food Education
“Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Even if it gets a few bites of broccoli eaten in the moment, this tactic doesn’t usually inspire a lasting love of…
How To Build A PILES Child Development Chart
Lesson planning in early childhood education usually follows five areas of human development that have different milestones for each developmental stage. A common framework that educators follow is called PILES…
How To Address Challenging Behavior Taught by Parents
Teaching preschool exposes you to the good, the bad and, yes I’m going to go there, the ugly. Challenging behavior is a very normal part of early childhood development and…
(Quiz) What Early Education Superhero Are You?
Discover Your Hidden Superpower! Are you a neat freak or a toddler’s best friend? Have you invented the most creative sensory bin ever? Do you secretly LOVE budgeting? Every educator…
Teaching Diversity to Preschoolers Without the “Tourist Approach”
Because of the varied nature of the family and living situations of children today, it’s important to focus on teaching diversity to preschoolers in a way that helps them understand…
Why Preschool Small Group Activities Are So Important
Incorporating small group activities into your daily schedule is essential for teaching cooperation and teamwork skills to preschoolers. By creating multiple learning stations in your classroom, you will help to…
Physical Skill Development in the Preschool Classroom
Episode #129: Physical fitness in an early childhood setting is key to supporting cognitive and affective development from birth to five. What can you do as an educator to structure…
How to Facilitate Risky Play in the Classroom
Risky play is important to a child’s development, but is it a risk that your center is prepared to take? Here’s how to facilitate safe risky play.