Should Children Be Listening with Their Whole Bodies?
Sometimes, sitting here in my office, I can be a little behind the curve. For…
classroom management
The Trouble with Traditional Transitions
What are some words that come to mind when you think about transitions in your…
Crisscross-Applesauce: It’s Time to Move on From This Tradition
How long could you sit crisscross-applesauce before you need to move? For me, the answer…
Fostering Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: Are We Doing It Wrong?
Buzzwords and goals come and go in every field. In the early childhood field, self-regulation…
Does Saying “Good Job!” Lead to Challenging Behavior?
Do you often hear yourself saying “Good job!” to the children? I used to –…
7 Reasons We’re Seeing More Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Settings
There’s no doubt that veteran early childhood professionals are seeing more challenging behavior in their…
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…
Fidgety, Wiggly Kids: What’s an Early Childhood Teacher to Do?
Do you find yourself asking certain children to please sit still over and over again?…