In a recent webinar on time-saving strategies, we were joined by Blair Spence, director of Candy Factory Daycare, and Tirusha Dave, owner and director of Ellie’s Academy. Blair and Tirusha…
Reimagining early childhood education [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we chat with Dr. Shira Leibowitz, CEO of Discovery Village Childcare Center and Preschool and REVABILITIES™ Educational Leadership Training Center. We discuss reimagining early…
Empowering your parents to build an association
Parents are typically a child’s first educator, and most wish to continue playing a role in their children’s education once they begin school. It’s well known that children whose parents…
How purposeful conversations with children build connections and promote learning [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are joined by Rebecca Rolland, Speech-Language Pathologist, Lecturer, and Author. We discuss how to have purposeful conversations with young children and the impact…
Job roles in childcare
Staffing can be a challenge in any business, but it’s especially difficult for the childcare industry. Directors are looking to find qualified, responsible candidates who can be trusted to care…
Leveraging culturally responsive literature in early learning classrooms [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are joined by Hilary Price, Professional Learning Literacy Advisor at Learning Without Tears. We discuss how to leverage culturally responsive literature in early…
Celebrating World Teacher Day with your colleagues and children
Teaching is one of the hardest yet arguably one of the most important jobs in the world. Do you have an educator that has made a lasting impression on you? …
The importance of the classroom learning environment [Podcast]
This week on The Preschool Podcast, we welcome Samaya Khattak, Vice President of Education and Quality at Busy Bees North America. We discuss the importance of the classroom learning environment…
Acknowledging National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in your childcare classroom
The Government of Canada has designated September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who never returned home from the residential school…
How to implement a kindergarten program at your childcare center
Around 5 years old, most children are ready to begin kindergarten. Kindergarten is intended to prepare children for grade school by developing their skills and social behavior. At this stage,…