For a child, everything is new—even the tiniest things are interesting and exciting. In today’s entertainment-driven world, exploring the outdoors is an opportunity for children to actively engage in learning. Here are a few steps to explore outdoors.
Created by NAEYC and the Fred Rogers Center, this positon statment was created to guide educators in applying the principles of development and learning when considering the use of cutting-edge technologies and new media.
All children today are affected by the violence that pervades our society. As a result, the healthy development of our nation’s children is in serious jeopardy.
Some time ago, I wrote an article called “The Boo-Boo Curriculum”, which reminded readers that every moment contains countless opportunities for exciting learning experiences and meaningful time together with children.
Many early childhood programs and family child care providers are on a tight budget, but having a well-stocked, developmentally appropriate learning space doesn’t have to break the bank.
There are lots of ways to be playful and support your child’s learning. Here are some ideas for how to connect children’s love of animals to musical exploration.
Read the following story and teacher reflections from Matthew Lawrence, and use the Reflective Questions below to deepen your own thinking and shape your teaching practices.
