Family travel can be a great summer adventure! Help your trips be enjoyable experiences by keeping these tips and benefits in mind. Know that whatever your summer brings, we are wishing you well! Travel Tips Here are some tips on how to prepare: Plan destinations and activities that are fun and age appropriate for your […]
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I’d like to help you support the mental health of infants and young children! According to Zero to Three, infant and early childhood mental health is “the developing capacity of the child from birth to 5 years of age to form close and secure adult and peer relationships.
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When we think of dramatic play for preschoolers, we often jump straight to deciding which theme we’ll use. Housekeeping or home centers are by far the most common theme for dramatic play, and they are often the best themes to start with when children are new to your classroom or program. But besides brainstorming fun pretending
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We early childhood educators often say that children learn best through play – but do we really mean it? If we’re serious about children learning through play, we will prioritize the opportunities for them to play – both indoors and out! In the classroom, the best way to prioritize playtime is through learning centers – special
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We hope every one of your children feels your love and care each and every day! And we hope that you feel the love of your children and families, too! As we celebrate Valentine’s Day at ECS this week, we wanted to share some ideas that help adults and children feel loved and that support
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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
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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
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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,
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The month of October can be a scary time for young children, but we can help them handle their fears with four simple strategies. Strategy 1: Recognize and respect children’s emotional limits and their self-advocacy skills. Be aware of what is especially scary to your children. Avoid images and situations that provoke unnecessary or unhealthy
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We want to help you lead the school year with SEL (social emotional learning)! According to the Leading with SEL Coalition facilitated by CASEL: “If you believe every child deserves… A quality education that recognizes their unique needs Opportunities to develop skills needed for academic success and fulfilling careers Teachers who care about them To
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