Over the 40 years I’ve worked in early childhood education, I’ve believed many times that…
mind and body
The Trouble with Traditional Transitions
What are some words that come to mind when you think about transitions in your…
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…
In Defense of Active Learning: Teaching Children the Way They Learn
I once heard a workshop leader say, “We often set up environments for children that…
Who Says the Mind/Body Connection Isn’t Real?: The Magic of Cross-Lateral Movement
Cross-lateral movements, like a baby’s crawling, activate both hemispheres [of the brain] in a balanced…
School Shootings: What Does Early Childhood Have to Do with Them?
I realize this isn’t the kind of thing I typically write about – and it…
Do the Children in Your Classroom Have Bodies?
“I think, therefore I am.” When French philosopher René Descartes offered that premise to the…
3 Things That Have Changed Since I Became an Early Childhood Keynote Speaker – Pt. 1
Early childhood educators tell me lots of stories when I keynote or train. And since…
An unexpected consequence for kids who sit too much
The list of consequences for kids forced to sit too long is a lengthy one.…