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BlogWhy I Don’t Limit Children’s Play Anymore
I began my career in 1988 as a family childcare provider. At that time, the only references I had were Mailbox magazine (with all their cute ideas), my licensing rep,...
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Blog5 Ways to Support Social–Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Supporting children’s social–emotional development at an early age builds a solid foundation for their future, preparing children to successfully manage their emotions and behaviors, establish caring relationships with others, follow...
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BlogWritten Kindergarten Transition Plans: 4 Keys to Successful Handoff
It’s July, which for many educators and families, means thinking of the next school year ahead. In my household, it means a lot of conversations about kindergarten transitions plans, since...
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BlogEmbracing Impromptu Investigations
The prospect of snow in the forecast this week reminds me of how much I LOVED the first flurries of the season as a teacher. As soon as I saw...
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BlogWhen It Comes to Skills, “Soft” Is Not the Opposite of “Hard”
Which skills are more important, soft or hard? The answer is actually pretty simple—but also complicated. Okay, I promise that this entire post won’t be a bunch of contradictory statements!...
