Support for paraprofessionals matters in science of reading shift - EdNC
Although paraprofessionals do not plan curricula or lead instruction, they need a strong understanding of best practices in reading instruction.| EdNC
For more than a decade, my community of Indian River County, Florida, has committed itself to ensuring that 90% of students read on grade level by the end of third grade. This year, we reached a milestone in this work, with one of our elementary schools exceeding this threshold, a feat achieved by only 3% […]| The 74
Cesilia Vega Gonzalez had one thought when she learned of the changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) under the reconciliation package that Congress passed this summer: They’re going after our kids again. Gonzalez is a longtime community organizer and advocate who works with community health workers and in the local school system in Santa […]| The 74
For more than 50 years, PBS has been a trusted, educational source for millions of Americans — especially children. Formed in 1969 by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit authorized by Congress in the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, PBS has been a staple for American families for decades. From its earliest days airing […]| The 74
With its booming population of young parents, Tel Aviv is giving its parks a playful makeover, and investing in cycling and public transport. But will it fix its congested streets, and can it reach the poorest neighbourhoods? Continue reading →| Rethinking Childhood
Although paraprofessionals do not plan curricula or lead instruction, they need a strong understanding of best practices in reading instruction.| EdNC
Open-Ended Play: Its Value and Characteristics If you had a dime for every time you told your child to “Go Play!” I bet you’d be in the Bahamas right now on a kid-free vaca, little| Play. Learn. Thrive.
The legislation loosens staffing requirements for providers and asks the state to study other cost reductions.| EdNC
Kate Goodwin reminds early childhood educators that caring for themselves enables them to care for their students.| EdNC
Dr. Elizabeth "Ellie" Erickson uses her position as a pediatrician to help nurture bonds between parents and children through reading.| EdNC
The RIE Educaring approach is founded on carers having basic trust in the child's abilities. This means recognising that hovering is not helpful.| Sustainable Play Preschool
During caring activities like mealtimes and nappy changes, we encourage children to be active participants rather than a passive recipients.| Sustainable Play Preschool
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During caring activities like mealtimes and nappy changes, we encourage children to be active participants rather than a passive recipients.| Sustainable Play Preschool
Learn how play nurtures cognitive growth, builds confidence, and encourages a love of learning in children. 🤸♂️ Unlock the secrets to fostering a healthy learning environment at home. 🏡| Play. Learn. Thrive.
Hi! I’m Joy, and my background is different from most of you who are deeply steeped in Early Childhood Education. While I’m not an expert on kids, I have repeatedly […]| Denver's Early Childhood Council
As schools close for the summer, many parents and educators seek ways to maintain academic momentum. With the downtime afforded by the break, apps for bilingual/ESL students offer a prime opportunity to refine their language skills. In this blog, we’ll delve into a selection of online learning for bilingual/ESL students, ensuring a productive and engaging […]| Region 13's Blog
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is focusing on strategies to attract, prepare, and retain effective personnel—general and special education teachers, early childhood personnel, and related services providers—who have the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective instruction, interventions, supports, and services to children with disabilities. This is a topic that is important for […] The post Attract, Prepare, Retain: Effective Personnel For All – Information an...| NCPSSERS
Dear DECC Community, I’m writing to share that I will be stepping down from my role as CEO of Denver’s Early Childhood Council in June 2025, with my last full-time […]| Denver's Early Childhood Council
Halloween is here, but Frankenstein is hiding! Can you find him?? In this Frankenstein Visual Perception Fun Pack, kids will work on counting 1-10, writing numbers 1-10, and visual perceptual skills as they search for Frankenstein! In this post, we’ll look at the skills addresssed in this FREE Printable Pack. Skills include: Counting Number Writing […] The post Frankenstein Visual Perception Fun! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
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The RIE Educaring approach is founded on carers having basic trust in the child's abilities. This means recognising that hovering is not helpful.| Sustainable Play Preschool
Early Childhood Education apprenticeship programs are proven to support teacher retention and student success.| Camp Fire First Texas
Dear DECC Community, Across Denver and throughout the state, early childhood educators, providers, and families are navigating tremendous pressure—and yet, the commitment to young children remains as strong as ever. […]| Denver's Early Childhood Council
It’s been a busy time at Denver’s Early Childhood Council. Just a few weeks ago, we wrapped up the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference, where we convened early learning professionals, […]| Denver's Early Childhood Council
How does the Early Years Learning Framework support encouraging cultural inclusion at Preschool? We break it down and add how we do it at Sustainable Play.| Sustainable Play Preschool
Earth Day is April 22, 2025! Use these resources to help youth learn about sustainability issues, climate science, and actions they can take.| Project Learning Tree
The child care crisis is a top issue for North Carolina lawmakers in 2025. Here's how other states are facing the issue, and why it matters.| EdNC
The U.S. Department of Education issued a letter banning educational institutions from considering race in admissions and hiring decisions.| EdNC
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The RIE Educaring approach is founded on carers having basic trust in the child's abilities. This means recognising that hovering is not helpful.| Sustainable Play Preschool
The RIE Educaring approach is founded on carers having basic trust in the child's abilities. This means recognising that hovering is not helpful.| Sustainable Play Preschool
By Melanie Ingler | Communications Coordinator We are thrilled to introduce Christina Assirati as WSP’s new Pedagogical Administrator for Preschool – Grade 5. Christina brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a dedication to Waldorf education that will enrich our school community. Christina’s journey into Waldorf education began in Brazil while teaching at a bilingual preschool. Faced with having to teach three-year-olds to read and write, she began to explore different approaches a...| Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Calling for working together, Governor Josh Stein says, "There is no better investment in our future than providing excellent pre-K."| EdNC
Celebrate the 2024 Engineers Week by joining our fun Engineers Week Challenge and do some engineering design with your students! Preview some of the| Region 13's Blog
Mapping early childhood systems using social network analysis is a powerful method for strategic insights to improve collaborative outcomes.| Visible Network Labs
The North Carolina legislature passed a bill that would strip incoming Democrats of authority and allocate additional Helene aid.| EducationNC
Replace the hours spent on screens with the rich benefits of nature, in-person relationships, and purposeful downtime. Give kids a childhood.| ScreenStrong
Mentors profoundly impact the lives of others. Whether you’re a 5th-grade teacher, a university professor working with preservice teachers, an executive director of a nonprofit, or a natural resource professional, you can nurture relationships with the next generation of green leaders and make a positive impact. The post Mentorship: Nurturing the Next Generation of Green Leaders appeared first on Project Learning Tree.| Project Learning Tree
It's funny that as you grow older you can look back at your younger self with awe and a little longing for simpler times. I was thinking about this as I prepared watercolors for my class of Prekindergarteners a couple weeks ago. Each time I lift a set of watercolors it takes me back to my first experience with them. I was about to start kindergarten and my mom had bought my first school supplies. I was so excited. One of the items was a long, shiny, black tin of watercolors. I sat on my bed a...| Luv Pre-K
Are you ready to make learning the alphabet fun and engaging for your little ones? Our free Letter M alphabet printables are perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten students who are just starting their journey into| Little Learning Corner
by Ché Walker, Career Coach Hi, it’s me again, your local Early Childhood Career Coach! I’m here to remind you that back-to-school prep isn’t just for kids! If you (or […]| Denver's Early Childhood Council
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” ~Carl Jung If you give a child a sandbox, he will play in it. If you give a child a sandbox equipped with ALL kinds of materials for play possibilities, he will create worlds the likes of which we’ve …| Small Potatoes
“Hurt no living thing: Ladybird, nor butterfly, Nor moth with dusty wing.” ~Christina Georgina Rossetti Children love to observe bugs…plain and simple. So this week, we all worked together to build the biggest bug attraction our backyard has ever seen: a bug hotel! It is full of nooks and crannies for insects and spiders to hide …| Small Potatoes
“Fairies are invisible and inaudible like angels. But their magic sparkles in nature.” ~Lynn Holland It all started with a little walk into the woods… The warm May sunshine filtered down through the big trees and the smalls were armed each with a basket for nature’s treasures and a big sense of adventure. They each …| Small Potatoes
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ~T.S. Eliot Cars, cars, cars. It’s all about the cars these days. Drifting, shifting, crashing, skidding, jumping and…rallying. My son is 8 yrs old and fascinated by the world of rally cars. Ken Block is his favourite professional rally car …| Small Potatoes
Books are far more than just a cute story for kids. You can explore them. Stretch them. Learn from them. There is so much possibility in books. At Small Potatoes, we like to bring science, literature and art together to form one great big afternoon of learning. Today we are diving into A House For Hermit Crab. If …| Small Potatoes
Babies. Toddlers. So often we exclude these tiny humans from the messy, sensory sort of play because we think they aren’t capable, they aren’t big enough, or because we think they won’t really benefit from it. Well this is all malarkey. Babies and toddlers love this sort of play. They are capable of this sort of …| Small Potatoes
Wise words, Picasso. I think you and I could have been great friends. I mean, I got some truly incredulous looks when I pulled out the bucket of sidewalk chalk at the wading pool today. Why in the world would I bring my chalk swimming? Well, I think the question is more like, why not? A …| Small Potatoes
“It’s a secret no one is telling? Why in your garden, surely they’re dwelling! No need for journeying, seeking afar: Where there are flowers, there fairies are!” ~Cicely Mary Barker Around this time last year, my two littlest children and I built a little garden in the backyard…just for them to play in. The …| Small Potatoes
“My two favourite colours of the rainbow are gold and leprechaun.” ~Jarod Kintz, It Occurred to Me Today we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a whole lot of colour! We playe…| Small Potatoes
Over the years, teachers and researchers have discovered the amazing benefits of math talks with kids. It's no secret, y'all. As a teacher, mom of two, and advocate for early childhood, I absolutely love math| Little Learning Corner
Grass is turning green and flowers are blooming! In other words, it’s time for some free spring printable activities. These activities are for preschoolers to 1st graders with a developmental approach. Skills addressed are fine motor skills, scissor skills, and writing skills with a cute spring or even summer theme! CLICK THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLES […] The post Free Spring Printable Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Spring has sprung and Easter is around the corner! It’s time for some more FREE Printable Easter Activities! First, we will see why fine motor skills are important. Next, we will take a peek at some Easter activities where kids can work on their fine motor skills. Lastly, we will take those fine motor skills […] The post Printable Easter Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
It’s time to follow the rainbow and find the pot of gold!! St. Patrick’s Day Activities are in full force and this FREE Leprechaun Activities pack- packs a punch addressing both fine motor skills and cutting skills. First, we will see why fine motor skills are important. Next, we will take a peek at some […] The post Leprechaun Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
It doesn’t matter if your pet is a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, turtle, or another animal, they quickly become part of the family. So, let’s celebrate our furry…or scaly friends with these FREE Pet Theme Activities. Activities are for preschoolers to 1st graders with a developmental approach. Skills targeted include fine motor skills, scissor skills, […] The post Free Pet Theme Activities appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
The Christmas tree is up and presents are wrapped! Now it’s time for some Santa and Rudolph Fine Motor Fun! First, let’s discuss why fine motor skills are important. Next, let’s look at some fun Christmas Fine Motor Activities. Lastly, we will apply those fine motor skills into some cute Santa and Rudolph Cutting Activities. […] The post Santa and Rudolph Fine Motor Fun! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
Gobble Gobble! Time to celebrate Thanksgiving with some Turkey Fine Motor and Cutting Activities! First, we will look at 2 fine motor printables with tons of options! Next, we will apply those fine motor skills during a cutting activity to help your child work on scissor skills. Overall, you will have access to 4 pages […] The post Turkey Fine Motor and Cutting! appeared first on The Fine Motor Detective.| The Fine Motor Detective
I love March! There are so many cool things that we do in the classroom but one of the most fun is starting the month off with Dr. Seuss. It's a great time to introduce rhyming words if you have not done so already. If you have introduced them then it is a great time to reinforce the concept. Dr. Seuss' birthday is March 2nd and a great opportunity to pay tribute to this man who added so much fun to children's literature. | Luv Pre-K
Teaching four and five year olds is challenging. You have a group of children that run the gamut of cognitive, social and behavioral ideals and you need to meet each of their needs, validate their thoughts and fears and connect to build a loving and nurturing relationship in which the child will feel valued and respected. As you build these relationships and want to help the child progress to the next step developmentally there are often roadblocks in the path. These roadblocks may be as simp...| Luv Pre-K
In this post we take a look at the Attachment Theory, outlining the different stages of attachment, and how to provide the right setting for children to form relationships.| Learning Journals
