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early childhood education
It’s Wrong to Force Four and Five Year Olds to Read! Focus on Speaking and Listening Instead!
The four components of the language arts are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I’ve long…
Dear Santa: Here’s What I Want for Children
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to wish lists and goals. So, with…
When “Balance” Takes Precedence Over Children’s Needs
Recently I had a short debate on Twitter with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, known to many…
Are Early Childhood Teachers Doing Everything Wrong? No, But…
When you write about controversial topics – as I often do and as I did…
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…
Eliminating Recess: Depriving Kids in More Ways Than You Think
This week’s post is written by Arthur Grant, a child play researcher, writer, and father of…
Where Has Flexibility in Teaching Gone?
Last week I thanked an early childhood professional for her flexibility in rescheduling a call…
Play v. Reading: How Flawed Thinking About Preschool Has Become Accepted Practice
This post was originally published at https://nancyebailey.com and is reprinted here with the permission of the…
Helicopter Parenting Affects Early Childhood Education for All Children
When I was a child, helicopter parenting would have been looked on with both suspicion…