There is a high demand for academic-focused preschool programs due to consistent and strong early childhood research in recent years. Today we explore some of the reasons why parents have become more…
Reflective Practices to Challenge Your Beliefs
This is a transcript of the Preschool Podcast, episode #18 “Reflective practices to challenge your beliefs”. Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Ron SPREEUWENBERG: Hi I’m Ron Spreeuwenberg, co-founder…
The US Presidential Election and Early Childhood Education
The recent presidential election gave the country two very different options for leadership of the country. Both candidates have addressed questions about the US education system, but what does the…
How to give better feedback to childcare employees
Offering constructive feedback to your child care employees is key to helping them improve their skills in the preschool classroom. By taking the time to evaluate your child care employees,…
Sharing Your Educational Learnings Online
This is a transcript of the Preschool Podcast, episode #17 “Sharing your educational learnings online ”. This is a transcript of the Preschool Podcast, episode #17 “Sharing your educational learnings…
What does NAEYC Do?
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) is more than just an accreditation program for preschools, daycares and other early years care programs. While the organization does offer…
Taking Action to Mobilize Change for Early Childhood Educators
This is a transcript of the Preschool Podcast, episode #16 “Taking action to mobilize change for early childhood educators”. Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Ron SPREEUWENBERG: Hi, I’m…
Play in Preschool is Invaluable for Developing Higher Level Thinking Skills
Do you daydream? Studies show that the brain is not idle during daydreaming. While imagining, the brain is actually very active. It is so incredibly important that young children have…
Immigrant and Refugee Children in Childcare
This is a transcript of the Preschool Podcast, episode #15 “Immigrant and refugee children in childcare”. Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Ron SPREEUWENBERG: Hi, I’m Ron Spreeuwenberg, co-founder…
Continuous Professional Learning for Ontario Early Childhood Educators
Continuous Professional Learning is now mandatory for all members of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators to stay current in their knowledge, skills and practice. Official New Requirements for…