QUALITYstarsNY’s “Considerations for Reopening” Information Sessions
QUALITYstarsNY is New York State’s voluntary 5-Star early childhood quality rating and improvement system. Since its inception, QUALITYstarsNY has focused […]
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 […]
Embracing New Students: Siblings
Since the statewide shutdown, our class rosters have grown significantly, but not in the way you might expect. Although our […]
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, […]
Togetherness and Survival Twirls: Community Concerts in the Time of Coronavirus
Wendy Cole is the Executive Director of the Maple Street School, a cooperative Preschool in Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn where she […]
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 […]
Secondary Trauma in the Post-Pandemic Early Childcare Workforce
What I’ve recognized during this pandemic, and most of the world has applauded, is the courage and commitment from our […]
Preschool Poets
As we approach the end of National Poetry Month, I pause to reflect on what poetry has meant to me […]
How (Not) to Video-Conference with Five-Year-Olds
I teach five- and six-year-olds at a progressive independent school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We’re a very child-focused school, […]