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BlogThe Whole-Child Approach: What Does the Research Say?
...a result, grow up to become caring, creative, and resilient adults, not only because it is what their development calls for, but because the research shows us that active learners...
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BlogTeacher Retention Strategies: The Power of Appreciation
...weren’t long notes, just a few words of appreciation highlighting something positive I noticed—whether it was a creative activity or a meaningful interaction with a child. It only took a...
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BlogAssessment is valuable. It’s time to make it feel more manageable for overworked educators.
...to spark curiosity, deepen relationships, and tailor learning experiences in meaningful, creative ways. It left me feeling inspired to keep working on ways to help teachers tap into this superpower....
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BlogLess But Better
...Design displays with the children once they begin creating and engaging in the experiences you offer. Creating and displaying children’s original work honors their creative ideas and efforts and helps...
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BlogThe Power of Environments
...be sorted and grouped in the Toy and Games area. Be creative as you make space for nature in your environment. Is there wonder and delight? Years ago, I had...
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BlogEmbrace the Mess!: 4 Benefits of Messy Play
...opportunities to strengthen their approaches to learning as they make decisions, expand on ideas and plans, form connections, and engage freely and creatively. Recognizing the extensive benefits of messy play...
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BlogCelebrating Black Americans Who Changed Early Childhood Education for the Better
...adventures of Ty, a creative, upbeat Black boy. With books like “Uptown,” which explores the vibrant streets of Harlem through the eyes of a young boy, and “Trombone Shorty,” the...
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BlogThe Most Important Thing You Can Do During the First Weeks of School
I’ll call her “Annie.” I noticed her the year before, when I knew she would be joining my classroom the next year. She had a permanent scowl and always seemed...
