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What Makes a Great Teacher?: Remembering Phyllis Gelineau
What makes someone “great?” I throw that word around on a regular basis, giving no…
Commonsense Solutions to Behavior Challenges in Early Childhood Settings
I’ve been writing a new book for the past several months. It’s about avoiding behavior…
In Defense of Active Learning: Teaching Children the Way They Learn
I once heard a workshop leader say, “We often set up environments for children that…
The Real Dangers of Childhood: How Do We Help People See Them?
“I walked or biked to school for years, but my children don’t. I worry about…
Children Are Losing Their Connection to Nature – and the Consequences Are Real
Have you seen the Hidden Valley ad in which they sit down with three generations…
What If Early Childhood Professionals Pushed Back?
Last week I wrote about the uphill battle of advocating for children – especially around…
Advocating for Children Can Be an Uphill Battle
Do you know the story of Sisyphus? In Greek mythology, this former king of Corinth…
Don’t Blame Mister Rogers for Children’s Sense of Entitlement
Last week I went to see Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the documentary about Fred…
Disruptive Children: Are Drugging and Dismissing Them Our Only Options?
In this educational era, resonating with appeals for standards and standardization, driven by the requirements…