If you were to take a poll of your employees and ask on a scale from 1-10, how positive and joyful their work environment is, what would the majority response…
How reflective practices stoke curiosity and deepen relationships [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are honored to have Ron Grady, the Founder of Childlogy.co and a teacher at NOLA Nature School join us to talk about reflective…
Types of childcare observation
There are pros and cons to each type of early learning observation method. Early childhood observation in an educational setting is key to ensuring proper development in young children and can…
2021 Early Childhood Educator of the Year Awards are back!
Early childhood educators are critical to a child’s development from birth to age five, yet they are one of the most under-appreciated professions. In 2015, we set out to change…
Addressing staff burnout at your childcare center! [Webinar]
In this webinar we welcomed Ellen Drolette, educator and Founder of Positive Spin, LLC! Ellen dove into the biggest factors that are impacting staff burnout today, and how to make…
How educators learn: The background behind the best teaching practices for professional development
As educators, we know how to guide our students to knowledge. We know how to encourage them to expand their perspectives. We know what works best when it comes to…
How to make time for Professional Development as an Early Childhood Educator
The list of tasks for a teacher is ever-growing. Lesson plans. Progress reports. Daily communication. These are just a few of the priorities for an Early Childhood Educator! However, there…
What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice?
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is a teaching perspective in early childhood education where a teacher nurtures a child’s development (social, emotional, physical, and cognitive) based on the following: The National Association…
HiMama Academy State & Provincial Approval Guide
HiMama Academy is an on-demand training and professional development resource for early childhood educators. Educators designed and developed it to develop, support, and retain staff in a changing world. HiMama Academy…
Culturally Responsive Recruitment and Retention of Quality Staff [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are honored to have Jeron Bailey, Principal ECE Consultant, and Trainer join us to talk about the importance of culturally responsive recruitment and…