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Imaginations – The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Imaginations. We all have them. But I’m not talking about imaginations in the way you might be thinking. I’m talking about imaginations in terms of

Superhero and Gun Play in the Classroom
Around the age of 4, many children begin to exhibit behaviors, such as gun play or superhero play. These types of play help children feel

Classroom Practices During COVID-19
Note: This is an opinion piece only whose goal is to start a conversation. I am not a medical professional nor a COVID Researcher. Recently

What is my best advice for challenging behaviors?
Check out my newest feature, the 5-Minute Professor, in which I answer questions about teaching and parenting young children. Read the transcript or watch the

To Trace or Not to Trace?
Of all the topics about preschool literacy that I teach, the most hotly debated among teachers is that of tracing. A simple google search on

Language Matters When it Comes to Shame
Recently I’ve joined several parenting (mom) Facebook groups online to get a sense of some of the topics that parents are struggling with. It’s supposed

Spoiling Babies???
A friend of mine has a 7 month old infant in a group care setting. She came over with him the other day and told

The Process of Art: What Do I Say?
Guest Blog by Jacki Leader “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou Our field has come

Up or Down the Slide?
Guest Blog by Jacki Leader Every time I am at a playground, whether it be at a school or in a community park, an interesting

Goodness of Fit – Do we practice it?
As I prepare to teach a temperament class today at a conference, I’ve been reflecting on the topic of temperament and goodness of fit. As
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Imaginations – The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Imaginations. We all have them. But I’m not talking about imaginations in the way you might be thinking. I’m talking about imaginations in terms of

Superhero and Gun Play in the Classroom
Around the age of 4, many children begin to exhibit behaviors, such as gun play or superhero play. These types of play help children feel

Classroom Practices During COVID-19
Note: This is an opinion piece only whose goal is to start a conversation. I am not a medical professional nor a COVID Researcher. Recently

What is my best advice for challenging behaviors?
Check out my newest feature, the 5-Minute Professor, in which I answer questions about teaching and parenting young children. Read the transcript or watch the