Annette’s Insights
Reflections, Resources & Strategies

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 at my job as an opportunity to nurture each child and give them the tools necessary to navigate confidently. In education, we need to encourage and seek out 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 objects and hitting. 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 each child can learn.  Here are some approaches I have used to meet each child’s individual needs. 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 that you as the teacher create 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 favor. As a parent you may experience up’s and down’s regarding your child’s palate. The most Read More

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 woman of color who shared with me how she has had some uncomfortable topics come up Read More

Professionalism and the Teacher Role

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. I have been fortunate in my journey to gain critical skill sets from my mentors, Read More

The new normal…. Virtual learning a High School Teacher’s perspective

Julia Mindermann is an IB History Teacher/Chair at Laguna High School in Sacramento, CA. As a mother of two young children and wife she definitely has her hands full yet has prepared herself for her 16th year of teaching. Read More

Distance Learning in 2020-2021…..Back to School

Stacy Gallegos is a wife, Entrepreneur in Elk Grove, CA and a mother of two young boys Daxon and Cobi.  Usually, going back to school is a busy time for parents yet exciting time for many kids. She usually has a good routine for her household, yet this school year is quite different than school years in the past. Read More