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The future of early childhood education is on the line. The following is an excerpt from the Hechinger report, a publication that focuses...

Here's a great way to get your wiggles out when you can't get outside. At ecrocks.org we call it Family Dance Party! You can use your...

Self-Regulation. Parents and early educators have been hearing that phrase a lot lately. Kids seem to need more of it. How about...

In the field of early childhood education most teachers have more stress related to the adults in the picture than the children. Stay at...

I compiled these techniques from a number of articles on self-care after narcissistic abuse. I did this because after almost 50 years as...

This is the age of the new SELF care for moms and child care providers. You can do this no matter how busy you are! I'm talking about...

one True or False? It's normal for toddlers and 2's to hit, kick and bite each other during play. two True or False? Since kicking,...

Does the broken-record technique really work? One of the first things I learned as an early childhood teacher in training was to use the...

This quick and easy strawberry shortcake recipe is a huge hit with everyone, not just those on special diets. Kids love it, too. Bring...

It's not time for whining about the child care crisis in the US. It's time to make a PLAN. Luckily early childhood rocks!  has one. It's...

You deserve a break! Last week I wrote about several no-prep and low-prep activities for mixed-age groups and today I'm sharing 2 more. I...

Only 10% of child care in the US is considered high quality. That's the sad truth. I hope that you're working in or sending your child...

Sometimes, we just have to wing it. I started a new child care job as the opening teacher. It was 6:30 AM on my very first day. I...

Are you an educator looking for the best possible position in early childhood? Here's a place to start. Depending on your location,...

one Make a Chart You can copy the one I made on Canva here, or make your own. two Gather Info Talk to everyone you know who has children...

Over the years as an early childhood educator, I've had to discover a few things about taking care of my mental and physical health. ...

Research shows that just as adverse experiences can cause a vast array of problems later on in life, positive experiences create...

A quick internet search tells us that impulse control doesn't begin until age 3-4 but continues to develop throughout the lifespan. This...

Here are some facts about laughter from Time magazine: Research has linked laughter with boosts in immune function, pain tolerance,...

The only possible plan we can see for the future of early childhood education is to focus on and demand high-quality care and not back...