“Instructional time” has long been a phrase that sets my teeth on edge, used as…
early childhood
Change Must Begin with the Children: Resources for Anti-Bias Education
There’s really nothing I can add to all of the meaningful conversations currently taking place…
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…
Bored Children? Be Grateful for It!
Boredom is something today’s children have rarely experienced – because they’ve never had the chance…
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,…
The Trouble with Traditional Transitions
What are some words that come to mind when you think about transitions in your…
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…
A Lesson Learned from Physical Therapy and How It Applies to Coddling Kids
A funny thing happened on my way to stronger knees. I had just barely begun…