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The Brain in Mind:

Supporting Children’s Thinking
(and their thinking about thinking)

Theory of mind; metacognition; emotional intelligence; critical thinking; executive functions; mindfulness: at every turn, early childhood professionals have the brain on their minds. How do these concepts overlap and differ? What do they tell us about supporting optimal development?

And most importantly, what does

our current understanding of the

brain imply for classroom

practice? (More...)

Block Party!

How to Help Children Get the Most from Block Play

The humble block has recently been the center of attention in the early childhood curriculum. What makes these simple units so valuable, and how can teachers support this often child-directed play? (More...)

Thinking Outside the Circle:

Reconsidering & Rebuilding Group Time

Why do we offer group times in early childhood programs? How do group times respond to children’s developmental needs and their own internal motivation?

What is the best way to think about group times, and how can we set them up to provide ideal learning experiences? (More...)

What Families Can Learn from Teachers (and What They Can’t)

A Workshop for Families

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do those amazing teachers do it? They seem to have endless patience and an unwavering and positive perspective, and they possess magic tools that can soothe children and make conflicts evaporate! What’s more, they have endless creative ideas for play and learning. How can you be more like them? (More...)

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