By Lisa Mulliken E-books are electronic books in digital form that can be read on a phone, tablet, computer or any other hand-held device. As e-books become more popular in classrooms and homes, there are many questions, and opinions, about using e-books instead of print books with children.Read More

Erin DelRegno A bit about the person interviewed: Greetings and salutations! (I am a Charlotte’s Web fan!). My name is Paula Schroeder. My mother told me that my unofficial teaching career began at age 5 when I taught my 3-year-old sister how to read. I have been a PA and NJ certified educator since 1982,...Read More

by Erin DelRegno “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” – Dr. Seuss When discussing the importance of building positive relationships with children during training sessions, I usually ask providers if they ever heard that for every negative interaction, five positive interactions should occur. Interactions...Read More

Erin DelRegno As teachers, you won’t learn anything about the children in your classroom or about their developmental needs if you are going to do all the talking. You are there to guide children’s learning, not to give them all the answers, or ask them questions that they already know the answer to. As assessors,...Read More

Leah Zabari My mouth is watering just thinking of the banana split I am about to eat on a super-hot, sunny afternoon. I must follow all the steps to making this banana split so it can be the best dessert ever! Putting it all together:Read More

Natalie Grebe   As an assessor, I often observe classrooms with many well-stocked activity centers: a kitchen center for dramatic play, a bookshelf with cozy areas, a science center full of magnifying glasses, scales and scoops, along with plenty of puzzles, blocks and vehicles. I also often see puppets! I have loved puppets since I was...Read More

Kweli Archie A new research study published in the journal Child Development discovered eight key teacher actions that can make the difference between an average preschool classroom and an outstanding one.  Led by Dale Farran, the associate director of Vanderbilt’s Peabody Research Center, a team of Vanderbilt University researchers spent two years (2014 – 2016)...Read More

Kitty Syster As teachers you have “everyday interactions” with children every day. These occur naturally with or without thought or intention. Everyday interactions can be good, bad or neutral. As you continue reading you will find ways to turn some of those everyday interactions into powerful interactions. A “Powerful Interaction” is a very intentional and...Read More

By Natalie Grebe As a program quality assessor, I have the opportunity to observe some stellar vignettes in classrooms that highlight developmentally appropriate practices. During one of my visits, I was busy circulating among the busy activities of a pre-kindergarten classroom. When I approached the block center I became enthralled by my findings. Three, four-year-old...Read More

By Erin DelRegno Attachment can be defined as the emotional bond that forms between a child and their parent and primary caregiver. Relationships like these are an important aspect of everyone’s life, and children start to build these relationships from birth. A healthy or secure attachment develops gradually over time and impacts how children build...Read More