Play is often referred to as a child’s work. As infant and toddler teachers know well, play is a profoundly important medium for learning and development for very young children.
When teachers integrate high-quality, educational media as part of their teaching, children are likely to be engaged and motivated and on their way to developing important knowledge about the world!
When teachers integrate high-quality, educational media as part of their teaching, children are likely to be engaged and motivated and on their way to developing important knowledge about the world!
To help families understand the value of play with open-ended materials, use photos and notes to share stories of their children’s activities and discoveries.
In this article, we explain why engineering practices are an important part of early STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning and share examples of exploring engineering practices.
In this article, we explain why engineering practices are an important part of early STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning and share examples of exploring engineering practices.
By examining the core considerations of DAP through the lens of adult learning theory, we (the article authors) created a framework for supporting early childhood professionals who are continuing their educations.
Authored by
Authored by:
Martha Muñoz, Linda Anderson Welsh, Tina L. Chaseley
Los educadores de la primera infancia pueden cumplir estas responsabilidades profesionales solamente recurriendo al conocimiento y la pericia que tienen las familias acerca de sus niños individuales.
We have a strong history of leading complex conversations and implementing innovative solutions. Now, it is our time to use all that we know to take action and be the advocates that children, families, and educators need.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres are free drop-in centers in Ontario, Canada, for children birth to 6 years of age, along with their parents or other caregivers.
In this article, the author discusses what parents told her about sharing adoption stories with their children and considers the importance of using stories to represent adopted children.
Our Reggio-inspired lab school, experiments with ways to connect extended family and friends to the school’s everyday practices, curricula, and philosophy.
Authored by
Authored by:
Will Parnell, Ellie Justice, Laure Pearson Patrick
The purpose of this article is to highlight strategies that early childhood educators can share with families in an effort to prevent challenging behavior during transitions both inside and outside the home.
