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…
What Is The Work Sampling System by Pearson?
The Work Sampling System is an assessment tool that allows teachers to evaluate the skills of children age 3-9. In the context of early childhood education, the Work Sampling System…
Improve Quality Rating With Pearson Assessments
What is QRIS – Quality Rating and Improvement System? The QRIS system was developed on a state-by-state basis beginning in the late 1990’s to support the standardization of quality for…
Guide to Great Leadership in Early Childhood Education
“Leadership” is a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot but is often misused. There is a lot more to being a great leader than a fancy job title. Just…
Average Daycare Costs in North America (2019)
Finding the ideal price for your daycare services can be tough, trying to balance covering your costs without taking a toll on parents. But how exactly does your price stack…
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…
What Is The Ounce Scale by Pearson?
The Ounce Scale is an assessment tool that supports early childhood educators in observing, assessing and tracking the development of children between the ages 0 to 3 ½. It provides…
Everything You Need To Know About Group Learning In Early Childhood
There are many ways to organize your kids while you are teaching them. Research has shown that while small group instruction has a lot of benefits, it is one of…
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,…
Average Salaries in Early Childhood Education – 2019
Staffing is a critical issue in childcare. Not surprisingly, we often wonder what is the average salary for other teachers or directors. Is your center paying more or less than…
