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"A new and disturbing phenomenon is rising on the educational horizon," warns Dr. Marcy Guddemi. Although this troubling trend is surfacing in Kindergarten, it has its roots - and remedy - in early childhood.

Simple, effective, research-based tips for consciously nurturing kindness among students - tips that teachers can start to implement on the very first day of school (if not before!)

The classic wood unit block set was designed in the early 1900s by Caroline Pratt, founder of the City & Country School in Manhattan. They have been an important part of early childhood classrooms ever since.

As young children are developing, it’s important they stay active to ensure their bodies can grow properly. Regular exercise cannot only help preschoolers build strong muscles and bones; it can also help them develop important motor skills and self-esteem. Through play and activities they already enjoy doing, you can teach children the importance of staying active. Here are three activities you can do together as a class.  Make Time for Outdoor Activities As the weather’s cooling down, there’s no better…

Story time is a special time to inspire imagination, foster emerging literacy skills, and plant the seeds for a young child’s lifelong interest in reading and books. Through story time, you help children build vocabulary, develop listening skills, increase attention span, promote oral communication, and teach new concepts and skills. Most importantly, story time is a time for FUN!  Use the suggestions in this article to make your story times come alive.Read full article: Early Childhood News

Without pausing to think, see if you can complete the following phrases: “Old ________ had a farm” “She’ll be coming ‘round _______” “You are my _________” Easy? Sure, because songs you sing as a young child are seared indelibly in your memory. This explains why an elderly person may have a hard time recalling your name but can remember complete song lyrics from decades ago. Music can embed memories in our brains that can outlast all others.Read full article: Community…

In honor of World Smile Day on October 7, here are three ways you can promote kindness in your preschool classroom.

Toddlers are always on the move, but there are still plenty of opportunities to model new movements and work with toddlers on developing their physical skills.

Children develop skills as they grow - they roll over, smile, babble, begin to crawl, pull themselves up, learn a word or two, begin to walk, begin to talk. In fact, most children follow a definite pattern as they mature.

Block play is not just for fun - it can also help shape a child's future.