Category: Early Childhood Education
10 Ways To Sneak Extra Fruits And Vegetables In Your Family’s Diet
February 15, 2021
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? …
How Do I Communicate With My Students’ Parents?
March 15, 2019
If you’re interested in or currently employed in Early Childhood Education, you’ll come across the topic of communicating with parents more than once. You train to work with children, but …
The Do’s and Dont’s of an Interview
December 3, 2018
No doubt about it, the hardest part of job searching is the interview. It’s easy to sit at home and revise your resume into perfection, but the second you sit …
15 Crucial Tips For Career Fair Success
October 26, 2018
In reality, succeeding at a career fair is all about knowing how to prepare. Career fairs can seem intimidating, but your success is in your hands. Being prepared will help …
5 Tips to Help Baby Sleep Safe
October 22, 2018
One of the biggest questions the caregiver of an infant will ask themselves is “Where will the baby sleep?” It may seem like this question has an obvious answer, but …
Summer Fine Motor Skill Activities
June 26, 2018
Fine motor skills involve using the smaller muscles in the wrists, hands, fingers, feet, and toes. These tiny muscles are very important for a child’s development and school readiness. In …
Opening Your Own Home Daycare: Pros and Cons
May 7, 2018
For me, making the decision to manage my own home daycare was easy and fairly stress-free. Making the jump from being a stay-at-home mom to caring for other children in …
Don’t Eat the Paint: Art Safety with Young Children
April 3, 2018
Creating art and doing crafts with our children or students can be such a fun and enriching process but we must keep in mind that sometimes the materials we use …
Deconstructed Playgrounds
February 19, 2018
From the Desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head: Have you ever heard this term before? What is a deconstructed playground? Well, this broad term can be used to …
Picky Eaters 101
December 18, 2017
From the desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head: Although picky eaters can be in almost any age group. We generally see a larger percentage in the 1 to …