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Early Childhood Education
Beyond the Book—Coping with Change
The only constant in an early childhood program is change! How do we successfull...
Professionalism…
What are some of the factors that contribute to professionalism? And, what can b...
Beyond the Book—Observe, Listen, and then, Act
The Japanese people have an expression, 'read the air' which, in essence, means ...
Beyond the Book—Strategies for Weathering the Storms of...
In my work as director of several early childhood programs, one of the important...
The Delicate Balance Between Work and Life
Most of us today have both a career and a family, which easily doubles the hundr...
Great Summer Reading…
What I bring to this book is a wealth of hands-on, real-life experience, humor, ...
Your First Days as Director
Where to begin? What must I think about? What must I plan? What must I do? in or...
Where are we going?
Where are we going? Outside! We believe that access to nature should be the ri...
Community Outdoor School
Outdoor schools and nature schools — those perceptions are also shaped by stak...
No Strings Attached
String is something that adults attach to boats. And why? We have to be honest...
Maybe They Forgot Their Bag
Listen and learn. “Maybe they forgot their bag,” a child observes in answer to...
Cliff of Doom (The Gifts of Awe and Wonder)
Wonder and awe. These are gifts that will stand for us. They are the things th...
There Will Be A Map
The year winds down. Only a few weeks, a handful of days, left. I’m specifical...
The Light Is All Around Us. Winter Solstice.
The streetlights cast long shadows across our “main” street on the evening of ...
Waiting For The Sun
Yes, yes, emergent learning took us to the bridge to learn about its great hei...
Last Days of Summer
Our school year begins during the last days of summer here in northern hemisph...
LDS Offers Extra Learning Support For Our Preschoolers
LEARN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND THE EXTRA LEARNING...
5 REASONS WHY WE LOVE KIDS BOOKS WRITTEN BY THERAPISTS ...
KIDS BOOK PICKS – by Lorrie Holmes I am starting off my monthly Kids Book Picks ...
LEARN HOW TO TEACH YOUNG CHILDREN ABOUT THE TIDES WITH ...
Are you looking for a fun curriculum for your PreK kids about the tides? How abo...
MEET PLAYFUL PERSONALITY – MUSIC TEACHER AND SINGER/SON...
Music teacher and singer/songwriter, Kim Noller’s New song, BIG is anything but ...
Your Heart’s Voice – This Book Is Teaching Kids About ...
School counsellor, mom to 3, and author of her first children’s book, Your Heart...
5 WAYS TO TRICK your child into being more Expressive I...
A child’s self-expression becomes stronger through adult-lead prompting, and a l...
FUN FALL MUSIC LESSON – THE LEAVES ARE FALLING – PRE K ...
THE LEAVES ARE FALLING ON THE GROUND, THEY’RE FALLING ALL AROUND There is someth...
5 TIPS TO SUPPORT PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH THEIR SEPARATION...
Starting off for the first time and/or returning for a second year of their firs...
3 Tips When Discussing Truth And Reconciliation With Yo...
A reflection by Indigenous producer and educator, April Johnson. Through develo...
WEARABLE AFFIRMATIONS EMPOWER KIDS
Wearing empowering messages on our hoodies in PreK this week proved to be very s...
Remember your “Why”
Now that the election is over, we are taking a pause to renew our “Why” and reco...
A focus on directors
One important topic that’s being discussed on The 9:30 Call is all the work done...
Introducing our fall intern: Maria Paula Suso-Alarcon
Maria Paula Suso-Alarcon is a policy and communications intern at Strategies for...
Welcoming cohort 4 of the Advocacy Network
Strategies for Children is excited to introduce cohort 4 of the Advocacy Network...
In quotes: “Make a Circle,” an early childhood movie
“What an unforgettable night! Harold and I had the privilege of attending the pr...
Join us for the release of “Building Blocks,” a report ...
Join us tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., live or virtually, for the release event of...
Check out our YouTube channel – and subscribe!
We’ve been adding a lot of videos to our YouTube channel. Sharing these videos i...
In quotes: finding child care for military reservists
“Every drill weekend, Air Force Reservists across the country face the same prob...
The 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index points to work...
The Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) has released the Early...
What the Massachusetts FY’25 Budget Means and How to Pr...
Join Strategies for Children, Neighborhood Villages, and SEIU Local 509 on Tuesd...
Join the winter convening of The Early Childhood Agenda
Join us on Thursday, December 5th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., for The Early Childho...
Homeschool Thanksgiving
I’ve been slowly working through the homeschool holidays to get everything organ...
October 2024 in review
I’m starting this on November 1, that tells you what the month was like. In my h...
Laura Numeroff writing lesson
As a teacher, I loved working with Laura Numeroff’s books. The kids loved listen...
Best Christmas Pageant Ever book and a movie night
If you haven’t read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, then you need to right now....
Happy 18th birthday Artist!
This is very weird to write with you off at college. It just makes it seem so mu...
Who was Moses book review
Often times we treat figures from the Bible like they are figures from an episod...
November 2024 in review
Sigh, it’s December 4 and I’m just now writing this. That tells you what my mont...
8 Family Activities in Calgary, April 2024
Calgary, the vibrant city in the heart of Alberta, is a fantastic destination fo...
Is Future Well-being Important to Children?
We’re always thinking about kids’ well-being. It’s our job as educators, and it’...
Boost a Toddler’s Immune System for Daycare: Reasons & ...
As a parent, sending your little one off to daycare can be nerve-wracking, espec...
Earth Day 2024: Activities, Facts, Crafts, & Books for ...
Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day worldwide. It’s a special day d...
10 Fun Family Activities in Calgary, May 2024
Calgary always has a lot of entertaining options to keep kids engaged and famili...
Arbor Day for Kids: 5 Fun Activities to Celebrate Nature
Arbor Day is one of the few multinational days that means the same thing everywh...
4 Fun Activities to Help Kids Cultivate Mental Health
Mental health is just as important for children as it is for adults. Like every ...
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Daycare Subsidi...
Applying for daycare subsidies in Calgary can be a game-changer for families st...
Child Care Subsidy Eligibility in Alberta How to Qualif...
With rising child care costs across Alberta, many families struggle to afford qu...
Ghostly Fun, Safely Done: Halloween Safety Guide for Pa...
With Halloween just around the corner, excitement is growing for kids everywhere...
Director of The Month: August – Carly Resnick
This month, we are thrilled to honor Carly Resnick as The post Director of The M...
Candy-Free Halloween Fun
Here are some fun and creative ideas for a candy-free Halloween. The post Candy-...
Fall Family Fun: Engaging Activities for All Ages
Here are some ideas for fall family fun that will create lasting memories. The p...
Fall-Themed Scavenger Hunt: A Fun Outdoor Adventure
One great way to enjoy the season is by organizing a fall-themed scavenger hunt....
Sweeten Up Your Math Lessons with Leftover Halloween Candy
Halloween is over, and your little ones are probably still The post Sweeten Up Y...
The Power of Educational Playtime
Educational playtime is a way to combine learning and play. It helps kids grow t...
Creative After-School Snacks to Fuel Busy Little Bodies
Get creative with healthy kids' after-school snacks like mini skewers, trail mix...
Teaching Kids Gratitude: How to Help Them Appreciate Fa...
Teaching kids to express gratitude doesn’t just benefit others—it helps them, to...
Winter Fun on a Budget: Family Activities to Warm Your ...
Here are some budget-friendly ideas to keep your family entertained this winter....
Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift...
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Trick-or-Treat Your Students to Some Sweet Knowledge wi...
We're diving into the spooktacular world of my Halloween printables on TPT! ????...
Teacher Giveaway! Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift...
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Teacher Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Give...
Teacher GiveawayEvery week we give one lucky teacher...
Multiplication Magic: Celebrating Learning with Holiday...
Hey there, amazing elementary teachers!You know, teaching isn't just about the ...
Fall into Learning with 2 Digit Addition and Regrouping
Are you looking for a colorful and engaging way to teach 2-digit addition with ...
Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gi...
Teacher GiveawayI am teaming up with some of my favorite Teachers pay Teachers f...
Teacher Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Give...
Teacher GiveawayEvery week we give one lucky teacher a...
Teacher Weekly $25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Give...
Teacher GiveawayEvery week we give one lucky teacher...
Teacher Giveaway! Monthly $100 Teachers pay Teachers Gi...
Teacher GiveawayI am teaming up with some of my favorite Teachers pay Teachers f...
Christmas Gingerbread Coloring Pages
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to add a sprinkle of festive ...
$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway December 1...
Teacher GiveawayEvery week we give one lucky teach...
$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway December 2...
Teacher GiveawayEvery week we give one lucky te...
$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway January 1,...
Hey there, amazing educators! ????✨ Guess what? It's time for our first giveawa...
$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway January 15...
Hey fabulous educators! ????✨ Guess what? It's that time again – our weekly giv...
???? Penguin Color by Number Multiply the Fun with Our...
Hey, incredible teacher friends! Brace yourselves for a math adventure like no o...
$25 Teachers pay Teachers Gift Card Giveaway January 22...
Hey teachers! ????✨ I'm excited to announce this week's "Winter Wonderland Giv...
100th Day of School Activities
Celebrate the joyous milestone of the 100th day of school with a burst of creat...