When we think of professionalism, we reflect on how one should present and conduct themselves. As educators I believe it is important that we follow the same guidelines both inside and outside of the classroom. Read More
Date Archives 2020
Tips to being a culturally mindful educator
As an educator I strive to respect each child’s autonomy, uniqueness and culture. Recently, I had a conversation with a good friend who has her 2-year-old daughter in a private preschool. She is also a Read More
How to support your child with eating a healthy meal
We all know feeding Young children can be challenging at times. Toddlers usually have their minds made up of the foods they or dislike. It is not uncommon for young children to have food they Read More
5 Ways teachers can help foster healthy social skills in the classroom
As a teacher you have the responsibility of supporting young children learn the importance of social skills. Social skills along with social-emotional development are critical building blocks for young children to develop. The environment Read More
How a preschool teacher can design approaches for individual child
Children come with unique temperaments and personalities and we are fortunate to be able to serve them all. I have learned that if we are flexible in inquiry and have the desire to help Read More
5 ways to deal with challenging behaviors
Young children especially toddlers can be very expressive and sometimes misunderstood when they are only trying to communicate. I’d like to share 5 ways to help deal with biting, screaming, yelling, meltdowns, tantrums, spitting, throwing Read More
5 Reasons I became an Early Childhood Educator
I have been a preschool teacher for over 17 years and have had the pleasure of teaching and supporting many children in various programs. Before moving into consulting and out of the classroom I looked Read More