Click here to see what Melitsa thinks of EC Smart....Thanks for the love!
If you are looking for some quality home-grown, easy and developmentally appropriate activities(you know how much I love talking about this), check out her blog for great ideas and suggestions on how she facilitates the activities with her "little man." She also does a great job on sharing WHY the activity promotes development.
P.S. Her blog is also on my list, for future reference.
Early education is important! EC Smart is a communication board for educators, parents and professionals to discuss all that is related to the field.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Cool Mom Talking About Separation
Just wanted to share this book, I recently came about by Nancy Balaban. It's called Everyday Goodbyes. The reason? Well, its for those of you teachers or parents who have been in the same issue as Cool Mom. Separation can be tough (if you've been there, you know it). However, I and other bloggers shared our best material with her and it sounds like it has worked.
Check out the book...it's a keeper.
Check out the book...it's a keeper.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Blog List--Check Out the Great Resources We Have!
A couple notes:
1.) I added a Blog List. I've been addicted to Google Reader to the point where I almost can't even keep up with all the chat going on about EC online. Please check out these blogs. You might also notice that there are a few parenting sites. These are very funny and just overall great sites that I use to keep in touch with the breeder bunch. I'm also hoping that once I have a few of my own, these sites are keeping me well prepared for what is ahead.
2.) Notice the calendar? I'm not really using it right now. However, it is up for a few days while I demonstrate its use at work.
1.) I added a Blog List. I've been addicted to Google Reader to the point where I almost can't even keep up with all the chat going on about EC online. Please check out these blogs. You might also notice that there are a few parenting sites. These are very funny and just overall great sites that I use to keep in touch with the breeder bunch. I'm also hoping that once I have a few of my own, these sites are keeping me well prepared for what is ahead.
2.) Notice the calendar? I'm not really using it right now. However, it is up for a few days while I demonstrate its use at work.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
You've Got to Be Kidding Me!
Can anyone tell me why early childhood (and I mean all the way through 2nd grade) students should even have to worry about "homework" beyond play and exploration of their world?
Read this: Homework for Preschoolers?
Read this: Homework for Preschoolers?
Think About the Message This Sends to The Child: You've Been Kicked Out of Preschool
Have you ever been witness to a child in your class or center being kicked out? What was the reason?
I'm a firm believer that its a lack of teacher support and education that leads to preschool expulsion--its never the child's fault. Never. Read this: Kicked Out of Preschool?
The number of preschool expulsions and corporal punishment usage is a PLEA to our governments to increase professional development/education training for teachers AND create a efficient model of quality control that ensures quality in EC programs.
I'm a firm believer that its a lack of teacher support and education that leads to preschool expulsion--its never the child's fault. Never. Read this: Kicked Out of Preschool?
The number of preschool expulsions and corporal punishment usage is a PLEA to our governments to increase professional development/education training for teachers AND create a efficient model of quality control that ensures quality in EC programs.
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