Continuity of Care as a Trauma-Informed Strategy
Over two months into the shut down, we hear from educators in New York City that fewer and fewer young […]
Keep Making Puppets! Tutorials from Jim Henson and Puppetry in Practice
Remote learning doesn’t make a lot of sense with young children, but puppets can help. They can be made out […]
Connecting with Families for a Slice of Early Math Fun
“I want to include math in remote learning.” Checking in with Ms. Spencer, I heard her concern for her toddlers […]
Leadership: Staying Present, Connected and Positive
Leadership is most needed during times of stress and crisis. Jenna Pettinicchi is currently transitioning from her role as the […]
Storytime as a Family: Ideas from NYPL Children’s Librarians
For many early childhood educators, remote learning has deepened family partnerships and provided new opportunities for engagement. For some communities, […]
A Resource for Family Journaling
With the implementation of remote learning due to COVID-19, many educational leaders are challenged with the task of running programs […]
Preschool Poets
As we approach the end of National Poetry Month, I pause to reflect on what poetry has meant to me […]
Glenn Peters Puppet Shows – Connecting with Young Children
The COVID-19 crisis has brought up hard feelings for all of us – teachers, families and children. Early childhood educators […]
Who’s Playing— With Puppets?
In the time of a global pandemic, early childhood educators are discovering how to be and play together while we […]