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Building Class Community and Setting Behavior Expectations
By Molly Breen The summer months can be a time to retool, refresh, and invigorate our teacher tool kits. We look to September as a marker for a “fresh start” with our student groups, and on the teacher side, our … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood
Tagged back to school, conflict resolution, new school year, parents, preschool, resolving conflict
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Universal Design for Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
By Molly Breen Do you ever come across a classroom practice or schoolwide philosophy that resonates with you so completely that it’s as clear as a bell? And maybe you even think, Why isn’t everyone doing this?! While researching the … Continue reading
Understanding Inclusive Early Childhood Education
By Molly Breen Is your program ready for inclusion? Does your program promote the right of every child and family to participate in high-quality and accessible early learning? If you think this doesn’t apply to you, think again! “Program” includes … Continue reading
Build a Sense of Belonging in the Early Childhood Classroom
By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning About Me & You, Learning to Get Along®, and Being the Best Me series. Mr. Rogers was a strong advocate for children. In his much acclaimed and long running television show … Continue reading
I Want It NOW! How to Help Preschoolers Develop Self-Control
By Molly Breen For preschoolers (and for lots of adults) it is hard to wait for a turn; it takes self-control. Waiting, or delaying gratification, can be a big developmental challenge. Preschoolers want what they want, and they want it … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged delayed gratification, help kids self-regulate, preschool, self-regulation
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