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Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

Published on March 2, 2017
You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science Activities for Young Minds

Published on November 22, 2016
Learn ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is individually appropriate

Published on April 24, 2017
It is important teachers care for children as individuals.
Cooking with kids: More than just food

Published on December 22, 2013
Cooking with kids can be a great way to spend time together as a family, and can also teach important life skills along the way.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are.
What’s their learning style? Part 1: Auditory learners

Published on August 15, 2016
Auditory learners hear information in a whole new way. They’re typically good listeners able to pick up on things when they hear them.
Give the gift of healthy brain development this holiday season

Published on November 23, 2016
Too many highly gendered toys can limit healthy brain development.
The value of open-ended play

Published on December 2, 2016
Shopping for children? Consider open-ended toys this holiday season.
Rainy day activities for kids

Published on April 24, 2015
April showers brings May flowers but what do you do with kids on those rainy days?
That wasn’t the plan!

Published on November 24, 2014
Making the most of changes in plans by turning them into even more successful learning lessons.
Intentional teaching and parenting

Published on May 10, 2016
What is the relationship between “intentional teaching” and the early childhood education profession or parenting preschool-age child?
How we can assist the active child

Published on December 3, 2013
Use creative techniques to keep your energized child entertained throughout the day.
Easy tips to help early childhood educators communicate with parents

Published on October 15, 2012
Communication between an early childhood provider and parents is an important part of a high-quality early childhood program.
Early childhood education center financial policies and procedures

Published on July 11, 2016
It is often when guidelines are bent and procedures short-cut that healthy relationships between families or staff and the program become disrupted or hostile.
Nurturing early childhood relationships through music

Published on November 16, 2012
Music nurtures relationships with infants and children of all ages.
Book and food gardening fun: Animals in your garden

Published on April 11, 2014
Involve a child in planning the garden by starting with a book.
Combine books and food for fun: Grapes

Published on July 17, 2014
Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and make a healthy snack.
Raising 3-year-olds: Explore helpful parenting tips

Published on October 1, 2012
You’re past the terrible two’s and moving into a new age of development; learn some helpful tips to guide you through this fun, developmental age.
Out of the box: Playing with empty boxes is not only fun, it’s educational

Published on September 18, 2015
Inspire your child’s creativity and imagination with only a box.
Traveling the holiday roads with young children

Published on December 13, 2016
Making long drives easier on the kids with these tips.