My experience as a recent graduate While it’s been many years since I earned my undergraduate degree, I often reflect on what I wish I had known before entering my…
20 reasons why early childhood educators are essential
When it comes to children’s wellbeing, needs, and child development, early childhood educators play an essential role in helping sculpt these aspects. Yes, caregivers and parents also help with these…
Supporting the professional development of educators with HiMama Academy
As a childcare center director, finding professional development opportunities that work well for your educators can be a daunting task. It can be hard to narrow them down and figure…
2021 Early Childhood Educator of the Year Winner
2021 Early Childhood Educator of the Year Winner: Shawn D. Byrd Childcare Center: STEAMulating Young Minds Imagination Academy, Bridgeport, Connecticut HiMama is honored to announce that Shawn D. Byrd is…
History of early childhood education: then and now
Early childhood education goes as far back as the 1500s. In this article, we explore the origin of early childhood education and the many influences that make the field what…
Level up as an educator: courses to explore
As an educator, especially in the Early Childhood field, it can be so hard to make time for professional development. Most days the best chance you have is over nap…
Early Childhood Artists & Educators to Celebrate for Black History Month
Every February, we are honored to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honor the legacy of Black individuals and their communities. We are excited to highlight and…
From Paper to Parent Engagement App at Victory Early Learning Academy
The Challenge Time-consuming paperwork that parents were not reading at the end of the day. Victory Early Learning Academy, located in Audubon, Pennsylvania, was founded with the belief that children…
10 children’s books to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. We’ve rounded up 10 Indigenous…
How this Director Maintained a Positive Attitude During COVID 19
While many of us were lucky enough to work from home during COVID-19, spend more time with our families, and take up a few niche hobbies (sourdough bread, anyone?) early…