Fostering STEM skills in young children, often starts with the materials you have available in your environment. However, it is more than the materials, but rather, how the Educator facilitates learning with materials and how the children utilize the material. The...
How many times have you played peek-a-boo with a child? Too many to count, I would assume. Children naturally engage in games starting at a very early age, hiding themselves with their hands or with a blanket draped over them. As children grow older, they utilize...
Cleaning and sanitizing have always been an important part of the early childhood classroom, but now, it is the ‘hot topic’ when discussing Back to School. How are we going to clean and sanitize everything every hour of the day? How are we going to ensure that...
My heart is breaking….my brain is swimming…my emotions are raw… How do you put on paper what you are feeling during this time? As an educator and one that worked diligently to provide a safe learning space for all children, I am struggling to find the words to...
Kasey Kile, Director of Professional Development Diane Spahn, Director of Education Maintaining interest and engagement in the math area can be challenging. But we want to help! Let’s take a quick look at how to re-set your Math area! 1. Start Fresh –...
