Early childhood classrooms are constantly bustling with movement, noise, discovery, and big emotions. As educators, we strive to help young children learn and develop as they navigate the challenges of their world—yet we often overlook a powerful tool that can support both children and teachers: mindfulness. Mindfulness for young children does not involve sitting still for long periods as with
In the human services industry, where every dollar counts, finding the right vendors at the right price is crucial for maintaining operations and maximizing resource allocation. The process of sourcing vendors can be time-consuming and often overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing strict budgets, regulatory standards, and the unique needs of your clients. That’s where a service vendor sourcing partner like
I’ve been thinking a lot about how students Learn. Over the years in a classroom, I’ve noticed something powerful: my kiddos often learn just as much from each other as they do from me. Watching them work things out together, copy one another’s strategies, or talk it out when something doesn’t make sense- it’s magic. That’s exactly what social constructivism
Save 10%-35% on Food Purchases with Food & Supply Source This the second guest blog post by VAAEYC Partner, Food & Supply Source. The impact of food costs on human service organizations is significant, and finding ways to save on food purchases can directly influence their ability to allocate resources efficiently and fulfill their missions. As rising food costs stretch
VAAEYC is always searching for resources to help our members and we would like to introduce a new partner with Food & Supply Resource. This is the first of a series of blogs to introduce them, their services, and to provide some good info for VAAEYC members. Menu planning is crucial for the human services segment, particularly because it directly
Books that embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and instill compassion. By Macaroni KID June 7, 2023- reposted with permission Article Courtesy of Macaroni KID Subscribe here: nrv.macaronikid.com/subscribe June is a vibrant and meaningful month filled with rainbow-colored joy! It all began in 1969 with the iconic Stonewall riots, a historic event that paved the way for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.
What’s the Difference? Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning in Early Childhood Education Assessing Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Programs An accurate and valid assessment of DLLs’ overall development is vital to the enhancement of educational services and of the program itself. This webinar will discuss the importance of child assessment in all areas of a high-quality ECE program, including
As my team and I were thinking about what to present for VAAEYC’s Annual Conference, we realized that this year’s gathering marks two years since the COVID-related shutdowns began. It’s amazing how much the education community has accomplished over the past 24 months: we’ve harnessed new technologies, we’ve transformed our teaching practices, and we’ve relied on the creativity of our
“All of life is education and everybody is a teacher and everybody is a forever pupil.” – Abraham Maslow
Greg & Steve’s music says “Let’s Move”! With high energy, participatory songs for children, Grammy nominated Greg & Steve have been entertaining kids, teachers, parents, and grandparents alike for over 30 years! Their singable lyrics and catchy melodies set to contemporary beats (blues, country, rock & roll, and reggae) provide a fun way to encourage movement and teach physical education.