Jack Wright is a guest contributor to the HiMama blog. He is an Early Childhood Education Consultant and Presenter that is based in Montana and holds trainings through his consulting…
3 Adaptive Skills Activities for Toddlers
Before a child enters preschool or elementary school, there are certain skills they should possess that will allow them to properly care for themselves and handle the day to day…
Bullying: It Starts in Preschool
Edit: Bullying is a serious issue and a few of our readers have pointed out that the stigma that comes with the label of “bully” can be problematic in an…
Improv-based play support for challenging behavior in children
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 54 Read the full transcript of our podcast with Barb O’Neil on how you can use improv techniques in your preschool below….
Pre-reading skills in a play-based curriculum
Episode 52 Read the transcript of our episode with Ruth Rumack and how to teach pre-reading skills in the classroom. Ron SPREEUWENBERG: Hi, I’m Ron Spreeuwenberg, co-founder and CEO of…
How to Implement a Preschool Reading Program
Before they reach school age, preschoolers need several important foundational skills that will allow them to become successful readers in the future. Early literacy skills, reading comprehension, oral language development…
Shared services for pedagogical and business leadership
Episode 52 Read the full transcript of our podcast with Louise Stoney on the possibilities for using shared services in your preschool. Ron SPREEUWENBERG: Hi, I’m Ron Spreeuwenberg, co-founder and…
Preschool Application Questions to Ask Prospective Parents & Families
As a preschool operator, you may be wondering which types of questions you should ask prospective families who wish to enroll their children at your center. While many parents are…
Best Daycares in Baton Rouge 2017
Learn how to find the best child care centers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. HiMama has compiled a list of the best child care centers in Baton Rouge based on the Quality…
Leadership for better early childhood outcomes
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 51 Read the full transcript of our podcast with Sherry Cleary, whre we investigate her professional journey advocating for young children. Ron…