Letter of the week meets pre-k art #preschool #preschoolart #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodart #artteacher

In our conversation with an #earlychildhoodeducator, Brittany touches on what young kids need to thrive, and how the rigidness of traditional schooling might stifle their growth.
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#school #failure #children #teachers #testscores #funding

What a beautiful celebration of the $6 million award from the US Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeships for out of school time (OST) and early childhood educators in Massachusetts.

#EarlyChildhoodEducator #OutOfSchoolTime #Apprenticeship

Pretty sure every childcare provider and teacher has heard this song and dance before… 👀😂

#Childcare #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducator #Daycare #TeacherLife

I am excited to be presenting at the Manitoba Child Care Conference, The Brilliance of Play: Adventure Awaits.

I get to talk about what math and science in the early years looks like (hint, it looks like play).
#professionaldevelopment #mcca #math #science #playmatters #earlychildhoodeducator

[image description: purple flyer with pansy flower image. Reads: "Childcare workers of Portland / monthly early educator social / Friday Apr 11 6:30-9pm / Bye and Bye 1011 NE Alberta St. Portland OR / Join us on the FRONT PATIO! Get support and strategies from fellow early educators, about anything from working conditions to education! pdxccla@gmail.com / IG @pdxchildcarelaboralliance / bluesky: @pdxccla.bsky.social " ]

Come by tomorrow evening! All #pdxChildcare workers are welcome, nannies too!
#pdx #ece #earlychildhoodeducator #childcare #nanny

How do you support children in building relationships? I love how groups of children of various ages can come together to plan, create, and support each other.
#EduSky #socialskills #emotionalskills #mixedagegroups #play #playmatters #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

Children show us what they are feeling and what they need in various ways. We need to understand that when they seem to be pushing us away is when they need us the most.
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#EduSky #bigemotions #connections #relationships #feelings #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodeducation #childrennaturally

yellow flyer with a daffodil. red and green text reads: “childcare workers of portland! monthly early childhood educator social/ bye and bye 1011 ne alberta portland, or. join us on the *heated* front patio! get support and strategies from fellow early educators, about anything from working conditions to education!/ friday mar 14, 6:30pm-9pm / pdxccla@gmail.com / IG: @pdxchildcarelaboralliance / bluesky: @pdxccla.bsky.social"

Hey #pdx #ece workers! Here’s the flyer for March’s social. Anyone who works with young children are welcome, nannies too.
#EarlyChildhoodEducator #childcare #nanny #portland

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#myfirstmouse #computermouse #mouse #toddler #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducator #education #computerskills #johnnyworld #johnnyworldproducts

Why is there this need to control children? There is this need to move children through their day as a group for the good of the program that the adults have created, withholding and manipulating to get this control.
#edusky #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator

Thursday night I was virtually in BC! I love how we have grown our ability to reach so far without leaving home. :) I shared the message about building connections with children and the impact that has on all of us.
#facilitator #relationshipsmatter #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

How often do you feel defeated before you even start? When negativity surrounds us we stop looking for the positive. Don't let others put out your fire.
Keep your flame alive!
#bepositive #reflectivepractice #selfreflection #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

"Today I choose to trust myself by expressing what is authentically true for me. That doesn't mean I have to hit others over the head with my opinions, but I don't have to shrink from them either." Nancy Rosenow

#selfreflection #journey #authenticallyme #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

Do you believe children need to be 'handled' or 'controlled'? Are adults respecting children if we believe we have to handle them? Let's build relationships and trust children.
#connections #relationships #trust #trustchildren #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

I love the creativity and ingenuity of children.
Using cardboard, painters tape, ribbon, and a ketchup lid (for the mouse), she created a Laptop. Notice all the details on the Google screen.
#creativity #playmatters #play #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodeducation #childrennaturally #EduSky

How D.C. tackled a child care crunch through a tax hike on the rich In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.

In 2017 I introduced the Begin Act. This laid the foundation for the #EarlyChildhoodEducator Pay Equity Fund, which has boosted wages and reduced turnover. Defunding it would be disastrous for educators, families, and DC's economy. #PayEquity #DCChildCare www.npr.org/2024/12/12/n... “

One day a child wanted to gift me this potato. I treasured it as much as all the other gifts I have received over the years because he wanted to share it with me.
Do we discuss the importance of connections enough?
#connection #relationships #earlychildhoodeducator #EduSky

I know the importance of children pulling wagons and toboggans, digging in sand, and climbing trees.
The more heavy work they do the stronger their core muscles, arms, wrists, hands and fingers.
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#play #playmatters #playoutside #coremuscles #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #edusky

What do you consider when choosing toys for the children in your life? How often have you bought a child a toy, and they prefer to play with the box?
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#play #playmatters #looseparts #creativity #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally #EduSky

Do you see yourself as a researcher? Do you embrace a sense of wonder about children, or are you busy dealing with behaviours?
What if we changed our perspective?
#reflection #reflectivepractice #senseofwonder #play #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally