Early Childhood

As classrooms become more and more diverse, culturally responsive teaching practices are vital to the success and well-being of every student. That’s especially true after the events of the past…

Today’s families are increasingly complex and diverse—and as a professional working with young children, you’ll need to gather a solid foundation of information as you partner with their families. This…

Getting young children ready for long-term math success requires more than a great preschool or kindergarten teacher. For young children, developing a strong foundation of basic math concepts is easier…

What is culturally responsive teaching? Understood.org defines it as “a research-based approach that makes meaningful connections between what students learn in school and their cultures, languages, and life experiences. These…

Family projects are a great way for early childhood programs to enhance the home-school connection, particularly at a time when many children are learning at home. In today’s post, we’re…

Positive descriptive feedback is one of the most effective ways to reinforce desired behavior in young children and address behavior challenges in a gentle, nonpunitive way. Equally useful for both…

Having the vocabulary to talk about emotions is an important part of healthy social-emotional development. In today’s post, we’re sharing a few simple games and activities you can use to…

With COVID-19 still complicating the everyday lives of families across the country, many parents continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic---and worry about the impact this era has…

What are some universal classroom practices you can use to help avoid or resolve challenging behavior in your young learners? Excerpted and adapted from the book Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children…

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in months of stress, fear, and struggle for many families—and young children have felt the effects of these seismic changes just as acutely as their…