“Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed.…
“The Value of Negative Learning,” Education Week, September 16, 2009 “Parental Love with Strings Attached,” New York Times, September 15,…
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Ignoring Behavior Sometimes ignoring minor misbehavior will result in the lack of attention towards it causing the behavior to be…
Children affect my world daily and I affect theirs. How can I be a positive experience for them? How can…
Reflecting on lessons, observations, self-analysis, and experience, I’ve come to understand that trust is one of the most important aspects…
“Children deserve teachers who understand their nature and respect the limits of behavior. The best teachers are the ones who…
“The well-rounded teacher, while maintaining a professional commitment, has other interests as well. Good teachers have an involvement with the…
Awareness of the following should be kept in mind when working with young children: 1. Personal bias: “opinions influence the…
During group time it is important to remember that it is a time of transition and refocusing. Appeal to the…