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Lessons in Common Courtesy
In 1986 Robert Fulghum composed an essay entitled, "All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten". While somewhat tongue in cheek, the 16 principles espoused in the piece were a reminder to adults about the importance of attitudes and behaviors associated with basic...
“My teacher loves me.”
Childcare is a critical need for young families in the 21st century. While family caregivers such as grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc. can help out, families more often than not, ultimately find that quality, professional, licensed childcare centers provide the...
Entomology
Children are fascinated by the world around them. They learn through interacting with their senses when exploring a subject. Early in life children tend to be curious about the world around them and eager to interact with it. By understanding insects, children can...
Museums in Early Learning
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) member, Sarah Erdman, is an early childhood educator and museum professional who teaches at in a preschool in Virginia. She advocates for early learning professionals to form partnerships with museums...
Childcare and Corporate America
Childcare is in crisis. Although the childcare crisis has been growing for many years, the direct effects have been felt almost exclusively by families in which both parents are employed. The COVID pandemic, during which a critical mass of families all had to alter...
Returning to “Normal”
The COVID-19 pandemic had profound consequences worldwide. Thousands of families lost loved ones. Children did not attend school. Businesses closed and business owners lost their livelihoods. People were isolated in their homes, including separation from extended...
2020 Reflections
Resilience is defined by Webster as "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness;" and is one of humankind's most critical qualities. Adaptability is a close 'cousin' to resilience. What this past year has taught us is the power contained in groups...
Coronavirus Pandemic – The Unsung Heroes
The 2020 coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a virtual standstill. The spread of the virus was out of control and death counts were rising daily, The governor closed all public schools and ordered citizens to 'stay home and stay safe' unless engaged in...
MUSIC EDUCATION
Music is a universal language of inclusivity to which all can relate. An American folk singer, on one of his recorded CDs, tells the story of performing with another musician in Germany. He humorously details nearing the end of a music set and not being sure how to...
DROP OFF DRAMA – SEPARATING AT THE DOOR
Saying goodbye to one's child at the door of the childcare center is a difficult time for both parent & child. Even if the child is happy and well cared for in the childcare center, the separation process is stressful. Children display all manner of...