Effective documentation in Reggio-inspired programs makes for an engaging learning process for both children and educators. I never cease to be fascinated by the depth of early childhood education. I…
What are the challenges facing Early Childhood Teachers?
Misalignment between expectations and resources in early childhood sector creates challenges for Early Childhood Teachers. Update on January 26, 2015 If you are a scholar, researcher, leader or expert in Early…
The why and what of documentation in early years programs
Documentation serves an important purpose, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach about how to document. There was a very interesting debate that I observed on LinkedIn recently resulting from a discussion…
The hyperconnected society and what it means for early years education
Expectations of today’s modern parents are changing; these changes should be seen as an opportunity to improve communications with families. Hyperconnected is a relatively new term that refers to the…
How do we deal with employee retention in early education?
Recruiting and retaining talented educators is a real issue, but there are specific strategies and wider undertakings that can help us to take on this challenge. About this time last…
Changes in domestic trends and the increasing need for child care
With increased investment in women’s post-secondary education, decreased emphasis on gender roles, and the rising cost of living, more women with young children are returning to the workforce. But there…
Differentiating your childcare center when marketing isn’t your expertise
Become a child care marketing expert: Download our ebook of 50+ ideas on how to attract parents and raise enrollment! Download Free Ebook As an administrator of an early childhood…
Education on cyber safety paramount in digital age
Avoiding the digital age isn’t realistic – understanding the safety of children’s information online is therefore of paramount importance. Update on July 15, 2014 In an effort to further educate…
Choosing the right tablet for your child care and early learning programs
Size, battery life and camera specifications are important when choosing a tablet. With so many tablets available in the market it can be difficult to choose the one that’s right…
Closing the gap between your philosophy and your communications
If you provide individualized attention, then you should provide individualized communications. Many progressive child care and early learning programs have a philosophy of providing every child with individualized attention. These…
