Holidays give us opportunities to make connections with family and friends and to share traditions of other families, cultures and religions. Whether we are sharing customs with our own families or providing holiday activities in a school or childcare setting, we can help children learn about and appreciate other holiday traditions – as well as […]
Helping Young Children Learn About Winter Holidays Read More
You may be preparing already not only for Thanksgiving but also for the Winter holidays your family celebrates. Whether you observe Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another special day next month, we thought you might be interested in some suggestions for holiday giving. We’re sharing some of our own ideas along with recommendations from the National
Holiday Gifting Ideas for Young Children Read More
As you plan your classroom activities for October, you may want to explore topics other than Halloween. Understandably, your children are focused on (and getting more excited each day about) wearing costumes and trick-or-treating! But you may be able to reign in some of their excitement by providing opportunities to explore other themes. Or at
October – It’s about much more than Halloween! Read More
May your new year be full of kindness! As a young child, I was often confused by all the pictures of snow, on TV and in books during the winter. I grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where snow was an incredibly rare occurrence. I do remember a light snowfall when I was about 10
Encouragement for the New Year Read More
Happy Holidays from all of us at ECS! We hope you are able to spend time with family and friends. Our hearts go out to those who are experiencing the loss of loved ones – we pray that you will be comforted. Are you finding the time and energy to shower your children with love, despite the
10 Tips for Making the Most of the Holidays with Young Children Read More
1. Share the real story of the first Thanksgiving When we share with children the story of the first Thanksgiving, we help them begin to understand an event in history and to learn about people who shaped our nation. We must be careful to provide accurate and age-appropriate information. For parents and teachers of young children,
5 Tips for Teaching Young Children About Thanksgiving Read More
It’s the week before Christmas and all through the house Are things I’ve not done; I feel like a louse! I still need to decorate, shop, clean house, and cook, I’ll be so embarrassed if friends stop by for a look! But then I remember to heed this advice: Be mindful, practice gratitude – that would feel
7 Mindfulness Quotes for Holiday Self-Care Read More