Are Young Children Really OK with More Academics?
A couple of weeks ago, I read an article in Chalkbeat titled “Kindergarten classes are…
My early childhood education work – whether it’s in the form of keynotes, consulting, coaching, books, articles, or radio interviews – is primarily dedicated to the understanding, now confirmed through brain research, that active learning equals authentic learning. We have to teach to the whole child!
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I wonder how many times throughout the ages a parent or teacher has said to a child, “You’re not listening to me!” It’s a common enough refrain that if I had a dollar for every time that sentence was uttered, I’d be a very rich woman indeed! It’s not that young children can’t focus. When something is of interest to them, they can forget everything else exists! But sometimes what we adults have to say to them simply isn’t of interest. We can make listening interesting, however. In this video, we explore activities that make active listening fun and engaging for young children.
A couple of weeks ago, I read an article in Chalkbeat titled “Kindergarten classes are…
It snowed here in the DC Metro area recently. I wasn’t happy about it –…
This week’s post is from Cindy Eckard, who, much to her surprise, is spending a…
Recently, I wrote about children who are so unfamiliar with books — and so familiar…