National Trends in Professional Development for Teachers We recently returned from NAEYC’s National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development in Baltimore, and are so excited to see and hear of the ways in which the...

As many of you know, I travel a great deal consulting, delivering trainings and addressing large groups of Early Childhood Education teachers all over the country. I find myself in many airports, restaurants, and hotels...

Kodo is honored to be partnering with a progressive new school, the Center of Gravity, in their mission to redefine early childhood education! About Center of Gravity The Center of Gravity is a unique lab...

The Role of Intensity In Play in Early Childhood Education As early childhood educators who work within a Constructivist Perspective, we often struggle with when to intervene in play with our questions and when to...

At Kodo, we think a lot about design. We know that an aesthetically pleasing environment contributes to well-being, mood, performance, and attention span. Environments can make us feel welcomed or uncomfortable. They can invite play...

Who will grow up to be the leaders and innovators in 20 years? Will it be the children who graduate with the highest test scores? The ones who can perform a requested task just as...

If you read Monday’s post or are familiar with Kodo, then you know how committed we are as advocates for play in early childhood education. We write a great deal about experiences which take place...

Open Ended Questions in Early Childhood Education Promotes Critical Thinking Skills Too often we find ourselves solving problems on behalf of our children. We direct them when to add more glue, where to put the...

Play in Early Childhood Education Develops Essential Skills More than ever, it is important to make time for play in the daily routine of the child. Providing time for open-ended play in early childhood education gives...