Some parents laugh at the school supplies list where others take the list serious making sure that everything on the list is the correct requirement. The question is not related as much to the school supply list as it is related to the money that is allocated for schools. I will only be addressing publicContinue reading “Back to School Supplies Good Idea or Bad Idea?”
Category Archives: Early Childhood Education
How to Eliminate the Chances of a Lost or Misplaced child
Make sure that the classroom is maintaining an accurate daily attendance. Each child should be signed-in when they arrive in the classroom and signed out when they exit the classroom. Complete a name-to-face count of the children frequently and before exiting the classroom. Complete a second name-to-face before the classroom door is closed toContinue reading “How to Eliminate the Chances of a Lost or Misplaced child”
Preventing Lost or Misplaced Children
When are children most frequently left behind or misplaced? Children are frequently lost, misplaced, left behind, or allowed to walk away from the group during transition times. Transition times are when children are moving from one activity to the next or from one location to another. Such as, from the classroom to outside or toContinue reading “Preventing Lost or Misplaced Children”
NAEYC Annual Conference 2017 Handout
I presented at the NAEYC Annual Conference in Atlanta on recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining the right person for the job. Thank you to everyone who attended! Below is the link to the handout from the presentation. I look forward to seeing you all next year! CLICK HERE: Recruit Hire Train Retain Handout 2017
Transition Time
Transitions are a trying and frustrating part of child care but they don’t have to be. Some advance planning and a few tips can truly change the way the children respond to the in-between time. Use this handout to better equip yourself for the next transition periods.