Functional analysis is a tool that allows educators to figure out the purpose or function of challenging behavior as well as the events that trigger and maintain it.
People often think about art as creating something beautiful—a replica Starry Night collage or a seasonal craft to serve as a gift. But when children engage in process art, they explore and experience materials without working toward a particular goal.
To create a community building event with family involvement, we decided to engage in a Cardboard Challenge focused on trees: How could children build a tree with cardboard-like materials and make it interactive?
Understanding why and how to implement a continuity of care approach can inspire positive and responsive changes for all—early childhood educators, families, and children.
In this article, we share our experiences developing and implementing a virtual program during the pandemic that may serve as a guide for others looking to develop teaching plans that involve online learning when crises arise.
This case study challenges us and our insights into how prior experiences and cultural knowledge shape our definitions of teacher research and of “best” practices.
