Removing the “Just”: Building Confidence in the Early Childhood Field
One of the most important traits, we as teachers, try to instill in the children that we work with, self-confidence. […]
At the Other Side of the Door
As an educator, the first day of school was always full of emotions. Children and families feeling sad, excited, anxious, […]
Using Video to Prepare Children and Families for New Health and Safety Norms
Early childhood providers are re-entering their classrooms and considering how to make them safe, welcoming places for young children. Our […]
Supports for Family Child Care Providers during the Pandemic
“We were told to prepare for a huge influx of kids because of this and 2 weeks later I had […]
Screening for Trauma
The COVID-19 pandemic has been and continues to be a traumatic event for all of us, including young children. The […]
Black Babies Matter
A recent article from CNN discusses a new study from George Mason University that analyzed data capturing 1.8 million hospital […]
Teacher Strategies to Support the Transition into Preschool
A transition to school is not one singular event or day, but rather a process over time. Transitions can come […]
Remembering Sister Elaine Roulet, 89, Who Helped Female Inmates and Children
We are sharing the obituary of Sister Elaine Roulet, a Roman Catholic nun who made a difference in the lives […]
Collaborating with Families to Complete Developmental Screening in Blended and Remote Learning
Many educators have expressed how their relationships with families have strengthened during remote learning. We have seen how educators and […]
Collaborating as a Teaching Team During the Pandemic
I cannot begin to say how proud I am of my staff and colleagues. People react very differently to stress/trauma, […]