When it comes to setting up your daycare classroom, figuring out the floor plan can be a big struggle. You might be asking yourself: Where should I put the blocks?…
Design Thinking and Creative Confidence in the Classroom
As early childhood educators, there is one thing we have all learned from the children we teach and care for, and that is how to be masters of imagination and…
The 2 Most Common Marketing Mistakes Child Care Center Owners Make Day In And Day Out
In this episode of The Preschool Podcast we connect with Michael Tasner CEO of Local Child Care Marketing on why child care centers should consider marketing their child care center,…
Creating Classroom Rules for Preschool Students and Teachers
If you are a preschool teacher, you know that rules are imperative to running a classroom so that the classroom doesn’t run you. But many teachers wonder what the best…
Guide to potty training in daycare
Potty training, in general, is no easy feat, but when you try to get a rhythm within your classroom where parents and children are all on different pages, it can…
Best Tablets for Schools & Preschools – 2021
Updated May 5, 2021 Want to get tablets for your school or preschool, but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve done an extensive review…
Canadian Government Announces a $30 Billion Investment in a National Childcare Program
The Canadian federal government announced $30 billion in funding for early learning and childcare programs across Canada with the vision of providing a national childcare program for all Canadians as…
How to Facilitate Risky Play in the Classroom
Risky play is important to a child’s development, but is it a risk that your center is prepared to take? Here’s how to facilitate safe risky play.
How to hire the best early childhood educators: from interview to their first day
The following is an excerpt from The Complete Guide to Hiring & Retaining Early Childhood Educators. Click here to download the full eBook. Once you have a pool of applicants that you’re happy with, it’s time to move them to the next stage. Phone interview A well-conducted phone interview can help…
Virtual teaching 101 for Early Childhood Educators
As more and more families are staying at home and some centers were closed during the COVID-19 crisis, ensuring that children are getting the best support for their development has…