As we end a very busy summer, we begin to think about what is coming in the fall. What will the children be interested in? What exciting learning can occur? Are there new materials and projects that can be added to challenge children’s thinking? My summer, as I am sure you feel, has […]
We live on a pond in Jonesborough, TN. Every spring we enjoy watching our Canada geese and wood ducks raise goslings. This year we were impressed by one mother goose who made a nest in an old tree stump. She was very visible from where I am writing at my computer. For over six […]
I’m back from a great conference at Turning Stone Resort in New York for the NYSAEYC meeting. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet and work with this dedicated group of early childhood educators and their leaders! I learned that NY has the largest state NAEYC affiliate in the US, and what […]
As educators, practitioners, and researchers, we all know the importance play has on the total development of a child. This year, we are focusing on introducing play in your daily classroom practices through math, literacy, language arts, science, technology, and movement.
After a cold and gray winter, it is time to add new sparks of Spring in your classroom. Begin group time by posing some divergent questions: “How do you know it is spring?” “What could we bring into our classroom so show that spring is here?” “What do you like about Spring”. Write down the […]
Just back from a wonderful conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort, MO. It was amazing to be a part the annual Conference on the Young Years sponsored by the MO Department of Education, Early Childhood Division. The conference was well planned, included important topics, and provided a beautiful environment for learning. Over 1,000 early childhood educators braved […]
Four years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful person who had just arrived from the Philippines to study Early Childhood Education at my University. She was full of enthusiasm and so excited about all the learning possibilities that lay before her. We hugged and connected in a powerful way. I was impressed […]
This February I want to introduce you to some very special people who have enriched my life. Over the years, I have had the joy of working with many very special people. This month, I want you to celebrate two of these amazing people with me. The First Amazing Person: Dr. Angie Baker One of […]
I just back from a wonderful SECA conference in New Orleans. It was a great place to connect to so many dedicated early childhood educators! Lots of enthusiastic participants attended my “Amazing Environments” workshop! They gave me lots of smiles and warm fuzzies. In our featured session, with my dear friend Dr. Shirley Raines, we […]