Should Children Be Listening with Their Whole Bodies?
Sometimes, sitting here in my office, I can be a little behind the curve. For…
child development
We Wouldn’t Put a Toddler on a Tightrope
This is a variation on my “earlier-is-not-better” theme. If you’ve been following my work –…
What’s Your Mission for the Children?
In a recent interview for The Play Based Learning Podcast, host Kristen Peterson asked about…
The World Is Upside Down
Rusty Keeler, author of Adventures in Risky Play, is the guest author of this blog post.…
Does Virtual Learning Mean We Have No Control Over Screen Use?
The debate over screen use for children has been around since screen use for children…
Should We Be Worried About Learning Loss in Early Childhood?
“Instructional time” has long been a phrase that sets my teeth on edge, used as…
Let’s Spark a Revolution in Early Childhood Education!
Over the 40 years I’ve worked in early childhood education, I’ve believed many times that…
Screens and Worksheets Aren’t the Solution for Preschoolers’ Learning
There is so much talk these days about how much school kids are missing. About…
Childhood Amnesia Shouldn’t Afflict ECE Professionals
In my last blog post, I wrote that the late Bev Bos used the phrase…
Should Accomplishment Be What We Value in Childhood?
Way back in 2003, I wrote a book for parents in which, among other things,…