No surprise here! #ECE #AskingWhatIf

YES! Thanks for sharing this, Alfie.

GORGEOUS!

*I* didn't make him president at all...ever!!

It's not America -- or Americans! It's this depraved administration! I refuse to be held responsible.

It's not America -- or Americans! It's this depraved administration! I refuse to be held responsible.

Listen Up: Why Auditory Stimulation Is Just as Important as What Babies See and Touch When we think about enriching the world of an infant or toddler, we often reach for colorful

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How Early Childhood Educators Can Advocate for the Field -- And Why It's Easier Than You Think! YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica

NEW VIDEO ALERT! "How Early Childhood Educators Can Advocate for the Field -- and Why It's Easier Than You Think!" #ECE #AskingWhatIf youtu.be/wL0krI6yTJ4?...

From “I’m Bored” to “I Have an Idea!”: Raising Creative, Self-Reliant Children Parents and educators often feel pressure to “keep children busy.” Between structured lessons,

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What I’ve Learned in the Field: Reflections from Years in Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Care When I began my work in early childhood education, I believed I was building a program for children.

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Yes, I'm sure. "Spiritual" has many connotations and isn't limited by an appreciation for nature. I, for one, practice gratitude and, to the best of my ability, mindfulness. To me, those are deeply spiritual qualities.

These School Rules Make No Sense for Children! YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica

NEW VIDEO ALERT! Are these rules actually for the children...or for the convenience of adults?
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A Student’s Mental Health Could Depend on Putting the Arts Back into the Public School Curriculum - Nancy Bailey's Education Website Safety commissions, school districts, PTAs, and other groups and individuals have discussed school safety. One smart move would be to ensure that every school has a legitimate arts program including v...

Every public school should offer a real arts program with qualified teachers and rich resources. The arts can benefit children in many ways, including their mental health. nancyebailey.com/2018/09/21/a...

Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Contact Congress today!

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Not a goddamn one of them.

No, Children Should NOT Sit Still! YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica

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Let Them Play: Rae Pica on Joyful Learning and Reclaiming Early Childhood - Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning What if the most powerful thing we could give young children is time to play?Early childhood expert Rae Pica joins Dr. Diane for a candid conversation about why play, movement, and joy are essentials,...

LIVE TODAY! My interview for Adventures in Learning. We discussed why rushing children into academics undermines learning, and how educators and families can advocate for change! You can listen at www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... #ECE #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay

I do subscribe; thank you!

Well, this made me cry...in a good way! #ECE

Keeping It Super Simple: The Key to Consistency in Preschool Working together to provide consistency for children in preschool.

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Promotional banner showing a book cover and podcast announcement. On a solid blue background, there is a 3D angled rendering of the book Why Play? How to Make Play an Essential Part of Early Education by Rae Pica. The book cover features small photos of children playing arranged around the top and bottom edges, and the title “WHY PLAY?” in large bold letters, with subtitle and author name underneath. To the right of the book image, large white text reads: “In Conversation With Rae Pica, Early Childhood Consultant & Author.” Below the book and text are three small icons/logos: a stylized microphone icon (representing a podcast), a circular “The Voice of Early Childhood” logo showing a stylized sound-wave graphic, and the logo of Teachers College Press (with “Teachers College | Columbia University” beneath).

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Why play? - How to make play an essential part of early education Play is not a luxury—it’s a biological necessity. From early childhood through adulthood, play fuels cognitive growth, emotional resilience, social competence, and physical development. This article a...

Was recently interviewed by The Voice of Early Childhood! Hope you'll listen to "Why play? - How to make play an essential part of early education!" You'll find it here: thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/why-play-how... #ECE #earlyed #play #WhyPlay

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The Youthful Art of Stillness: Embracing the Pause in Nature’s Classroom The art of stillness. Finding healthy ways to encourage young children to discover the quiet magic that lives outdoors.

New from Laura Roush: www.bamradionetwork.com/the-art-of-s... #ECE #earlyed #earlychildhood

Crawling... Just Cute or Something Critical? Crawling is often seen as a simple milestone—a brief transition between sitting and walking. Yet, developmental specialists increasingly recognize it as a critical stage in a child’s physical, neurolo...

New from Debra Pierce: www.bamradionetwork.com/crawling-jus... #earlychildhood #parenting

Four Myths About Early Childhood Education -- Debunked! YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica

NEW VIDEO ALERT! In this video, I talk about four common myths in early childhood education that I’ve encountered as an educator—and why it’s so important to challenge them.
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Making the Case for Play When Everyone's Asking for Academics YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica

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I think the drop off in intrinsic motivation is also a result of the education system. Between grades, gold stars, and pizza parties for reading books, there are far too many rewards teaching kids it's all about extrinsic motivation!

How to Handle Movement in the Classroom Without Losing Your Mind YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica

Here's the 1st in a series of videos I'm planning. I want to offer info and advice for early childhood educators seeking joyful, movement-rich learning!

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Feeding Futures: How Child Care Programs Promote Healthy Eating at Home Child care responsibilities to families and young children to learn healthy eating habilts

The fastest growing age group for childhood obesity? Two to four!! When will we take this situation seriously? www.bamradionetwork.com/feeding-futu... #earlychildhood #childcare #AskingWhatIf