On My Mind...

One of the biggest misconceptions I see in early education is the idea that good practice means constantly setting up activities, trays, and elaborate provocations for children to move between throughout the day. As an educator, I do not believe children need endless adult-created entertainment in order to learn. In fact, too much adult direction can sometimes have the opposite effect. When we constantly provide activities, children can gradually stop doing the thinking for

Are you thinking about incorporating sensory play into your family child care program? Sensory bins are a great way to start but it can...

The pressure of “school readiness” for family child care providers is real! As the children in your care inch closer and closer to...

As providers, we are encouraged to advocate and become involved in issues that affect children and families. But what does that look...