There has been "buzz" around various parenting styles like the helicopter or bulldozer parenting methods. Based largely on social behavior, these have lead to many polarizing TikTok videos. But there are actual parenting styles that these resemble, such as authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved styles....
The holiday season is a time of excitement, joy, and tradition for many families. In the diverse landscape of today’s preschool classrooms, these months also present a unique opportunity for educators to celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds of their students. Navigating holiday celebrations with a...
In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, studying early childhood development has never been more critical. As Dumbo’s story reminds us, nurturing young minds with support and understanding helps them flourish despite challenges. While AI can accelerate learning, it’s vital to preserve...
Labeling behavior is a common practice both in and out of the classroom. The practice of labeling behavior was meant to quickly assess who might need additional support in certain contexts and to expand resources and experiences. But the potential of labeling to limit rather...
When children have a vested interest in something, it’s a perfect opportunity to use their interest as a catalyst for learning. Rather than quickly moving past the moment, it would be an incredible demonstration of connection to the children to turn that moment into the...
A new trend in the world of fasting is that of digital fasting. Exactly as it sounds, the participant voluntarily relinquishes use of digital technology (e.g. a smart phone) or a function of technology (e.g. social media) for a given range of time. The basis...
How can early childhood educators play a pivotal role in spearheading critical anti-bias behaviors in the classroom? This is achieved through our own actions as well as the environment we establish for the children in our care. Here are 3 vital ways to create a...
Understanding the importance of emotional literacy is a crucial skill for early learning substitute teachers. Learn more from our expert staff about how to incorporate these concepts into your classroom....
As an expert in the field of Early Childhood Education Substitute Teaching we have gathered out Top 10 Tips to help you be the BEST substitute teacher you can be....
Understanding the importance of cultural learning and consideration is a crucial skill for early learning substitute teachers. Learn more from our expert staff about how to incorporate these concepts into your classroom....