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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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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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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!...
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BlogPlay that song! Five reasons to use music in your classroom
The value of singing in literacy and concept development That song is stuck in my head! Songs have a way of sneaking into our brains and playing over and over....
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BlogMining Mother Nature: Taking Mathematics Learning Outdoors
For many of us, autumn is our favorite time of year, marked by a change in the air, gorgeous leaves, sweater weather, and, of course, pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks. As a...
