Working harder to achieve a different outcome is an example of a growth mindset. Believing efforts don’t affect the outcome is an example of a fixed mindset. Encouraging children to overcome difficulty is foundational in their ability to feel empowered and highly motivated....
The self-care movement is about ways to rejuvenate and refresh ourselves, including therapies, skin creams, and even goat yoga. Finding the time to prioritize and take care of ourselves is important. Check out these 5 simple and quick ways to add self-care into your life....
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...
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....
Workplace Conflict as a Preschool Substitute Teacher: what to do when tensions rise between coworkers or supervisors in the childcare setting....