If you are new to the early childhood field or a seasoned veteran, this interview with Estora Roberts is sure to give you some things to think about. With over 30 years of experience in the early childhood field, Estora has worked at both privately owned and Head Start programs, having seen how theyContinue reading “Interview with Retired Education Coordinator Estora Roberts”
Author Archives: Dr. Thomasa Bond
Transition Time
Transition times are important to the overall flow of the classroom. Whenever a caregiver says to me “I have such a hard time getting the children to sit down for lunch or to clean up before we go outside” My first question is what is your transition activity? Teachers and children should have a segueContinue reading “Transition Time”
Introducing Diversity into the Classroom
Diversity is important because early childhood classrooms are becoming more diverse in various ways: Cultural, racial, physical, religious beliefs, languages, and family dynamics to name a few. However, I feel that there is not always adequate diversity displayed and shared with young children. At this point, we as early childhood educators have to ask ourselvesContinue reading “Introducing Diversity into the Classroom”
Brain Development
Brain research has provided a foundation within the early childhood field. Brain research has shown that no child develops in the same fashion because all brains are different (Tokuhama-Espinosa, 2011). “The brain is possibly the most complex structure in the universe and our understanding of it is still in its infancy, in spite of theContinue reading “Brain Development”
NAEYC Annual Conference 2016 Handout – Ways to Recruit, Hire, Train, and Retain the Right Person
Whether you are at the NAEYC Annual Conference or just curious to see what tactics you can use to make sure you have quality employees at your center, this handout should help you out. This handout goes with my presentation this Saturday, titled “Are You Hiring the Right Person for the Job? Ways to Recruit, Hire,Continue reading “NAEYC Annual Conference 2016 Handout – Ways to Recruit, Hire, Train, and Retain the Right Person”