Do you remember being forced to play dodgeball in school? I do – and it’s…
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Don’t forget the joy!: A call to action for our children
I got quite the shock recently – and, for a change, it wasn’t an unpleasant…
“It’s always been done this way”
One of my least favorite sentences in the entire universe is some version of “It’s…
How best to bust myths that are detrimental to childhood?
I’m not a fan of fear tactics. In fact, I often can be heard railing…
Am I asking too much of early childhood professionals?
It’s funny, the things we assume. It seems that there are certain understandings/beliefs that…
An unexpected consequence for kids who sit too much
The list of consequences for kids forced to sit too long is a lengthy one.…
The fastest way to failure for kids
I once had a reading specialist tell me that the only way for children to…
Young children on exercise equipment?
This rant comes comes courtesy of prekindergarten teacher Annette Swantek, who sent me the cover…
More bad news about recess
Yesterday I received a message on this site from a mom in Florida. She was…
Letter recognition and a report card for 2-year-olds?
This story comes from a friend who’s a preschool teacher. She wrote to tell me…