A Multisensory Approach to Literacy in Kindergarten

 

Teachers can help students develop phonemic awareness with these playful activities that engage multiple sensory pathways.

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Denmark’s ‘Hands-Off’ Approach to Parenting Could Offer a Blueprint for Raising More Resilient, Self-Reliant Kids

 

The benefits of risky play – like learning to tolerate failure, distress and uncertainty – aren’t just important parts of being a kid. They’re important parts of being human.

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Games That Teach Young Kids to Stop, Listen, and Focus

 

Movement-based games, like Simon Says and Red Light, Green Light, can be used to improve a student’s ability to self-regulate, a new research review finds.

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10 Active “Brain Breaks” Ideas Kids Will Love

 

Here are 10 brain break ideas your children will love. Use this list as a starting point, and feel free to adapt to suit your group’s particular needs.

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How Can Your Child Overcome Barriers to Physical Activity?

 

Enough physical activity for children between the ages of five and 17 is at least 60 minutes (cumulative) per day of moderate to vigorous exercise.

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Growing Plants in Eggshells

 

Get a head start on your garden this year by starting some seeds inside on your sunny windowsill. Using eggshells for your seed-starting planters has a bunch of benefits, plus it's just a really fun project for kids.

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Building HOPE Through Teamwork in Childcare Settings

 

The foundational principles outlined in the HOPE acronym can naturally encourage teamwork and collaboration to promote a positive and enriching environment to benefit children, families, and staff.

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Center for Inclusive Child Care Podcast: Teamwork

 

This podcast for early childhood professionals focuses on the importance of teamwork.

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National Space Day Video Premiere

 

A nationwide celebration of U.S. space achievements and the next generation of explorers.

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The Skill of Self-Care: A Leadership Competency for The Modern Era

 

As research supports the benefits of self-care both personally and professionally, leaders who prioritize their well-being will not only thrive but will also cultivate an environment where their teams can prosper.

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Nature Bingo

 

These printable, colored nature bingo cards can be used throughout the day in the program.

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Center for Inclusive Child Care Resource Library: Self-Care

 

These tip sheets from the Center for Inclusive Child Care offer various resources on self-care.

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Pretend Play is a Magical Part of Childhood. New Research Suggests It Can Also Help Mental Health.

 

Keep in mind, play doesn’t need to be complicated or instructional. It just needs to encourage children’s imaginations.

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The Director as an Inspired Leader

 

Assess your motivations for becoming an Early Childhood Director. Explain key leadership responsibilities and how leaders motivate and guide their teams. Differentiate between personal attributes and professional skills to identify growth areas and develop strategies to lead with confidence and effectiveness. Examine the daily responsibilities and long-term impact of an ECE Director on staff and learning environments.

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Recess: Where The Most Important Learning Happens

 

From a teacher’s perspective, recess duty is an opportunity to watch students grow physically, emotionally, and socially in an unstructured environment. It’s a time when we put the plan book away and allow PLAY to provide the lesson.

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Nature-Based Learning with Infants and Toddlers

 

When we trust infants and toddlers as capable learners and treat the natural world as another “classroom,” those small learning moments become meaningful experiences.

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Estrategias de Autocuidado para Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil que Trabajan en Entornos Estresantes

 

La teoría polivagal describe cómo el sistema nervioso humano responde al estrés a corto y largo plazo, como el que enfrentan diariamente los proveedores de cuidado infantil. Conozca ejemplos de formas de practicar estrategias de autocuidado basadas en investigaciones para que los proveedores de cuidado infantil las incorporen en su trabajo.

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