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”
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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”
How to Involve Kids in Elections
Voting is a very important process in America and regardless of who you are voting for this presidential election, everyone has to cast a ballot in order to sway the election. Incorporating children in the election process can help them to see why it’s so important. Here are some ways to do that. Answer QuestionsContinue reading “How to Involve Kids in Elections”
Arrange Your Classroom to Eliminate Blind Spots
A blind spot is any area in the classroom where you are unable to see the children from every vantage point. You should be able to see the children from a standing or sitting position. When blind spots are removed you are able observe all of the children no matter if they are playing inContinue reading “Arrange Your Classroom to Eliminate Blind Spots”