As an early childhood educator, there have been many times in which it seemed like children were the ones who taught me a lesson. One of these moments was a…
Preschool All About Me Activities
More than superheroes and more than episodes of Paw Patrol, a preschooler’s favorite topic to talk about is themselves. And why shouldn’t it be? They’re awesome! In addition however, is…
Fun Preschool Alphabet Activities
Many years ago, I was a first-hand witness to the value and power of play-based learning. While I was still a college student, the classroom in which I was doing…
Preschool Activities to Support Children’s Fascination with Outer Space
Like the timeless and classic song says, “Zoom, zoom, zoom! We’re going to the moon”. Outer space has been a constant fascination for humanity – not only for adults, but…
How to Involve Parents in the Process to Continue the Child’s Learning at Home
Among the many new norms we adopted during the 2020 pandemic, one important one was children learning and playing at home during closures. During this time, parents needed resources to…
How to Talk to Families When There are a Million Things to do in a Classroom
The energy of a preschool child is boundless – and rightfully so! Preschoolers are masters of having a beginner’s mind. From their point of view, everything feels new, exciting, and…
Early Childhood Leaders to Celebrate for Black History Month
As the world moves toward a more inclusive and equitable social trajectory, there is a greater understanding that Black history need not be relegated to the month of February. Still,…
50 Social Distancing Activities for Kids
When we look back at COVID-19 and 2020, we will clearly remember two words: social distancing. As a childcare professional, I remember reading about the suggested strategies in which learning…
Calming Energy Ball Early Childhood Mindfulness Activity
Picture yourself in an early years learning environment. The classroom is set up for a number of successful play episodes and the children are all engaged. Tiny hands are painting…