The COVID-19 pandemic caused quite a shake-up in schools and childcare centers across the world. In North America, nearly every school and childcare center had to adopt a virtual learning…
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…
9 tips and tricks for lesson planning
It’s Sunday night and you’re exhausted. Lesson plans are due Monday morning at 8 am but it’s the last thing you want to do, and you haven’t even started yet. …
5 tips for teaching children about safe surfing online
The internet has opened up new opportunities for children to learn and connect with other people, but there are risks that come with using digital devices. The prevalence of cyberbullying,…
7 soft skills your child can acquire through STEM learning
Learning STEM at a very young age is not solely for career training in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math field but also for equipping children with skills they can…
Actively fostering curiosity in preschoolers
Children are naturally curious. There’s so much to see, learn, and experience in this great big world! However, that natural curiosity can fade over time through the rigors of school,…
Why online camp is a popular summer activity for children
With the COVID-19 pandemic hopefully in the review mirror, potential health concerns are still around for children. For a few years, traditional camps took a backburner to virtual summer camps,…
Why invest in child care staff training and development
For many child care facilities, training and professional development are often more of a “nice-to-have” rather than a “must-have” offering to Educators. However, effectively building the skills of your team…
Healthy snack and meal ideas for children (with a free menu template)
Everybody knows most children could be eating better: some of the easiest (and tastiest) food you can get makes up for what it lacks in nutritional density with too much…
3 ways daycare directors can improve educators’ work-life balance
The lack of a healthy work-life balance in early childhood education is practically a cliche these days. Most early childhood educators (ECEs) work long hours for little compensation and receive…