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On our blog, we’ve spoken about emergent curriculum, experiential education, and other topics that are closely related to this one. When speaking of informal education in early childhood, we are talking about a specific, but untracked way of learning, which we all do, and which continues for life. What is informal education? It is not the same as non-formal education, such as structured … [Read more...] about 5 examples (types) of informal education in early childhood

Worried that you can’t understand your child and wondering, “does my child need a speech therapist?” We’ve discussed developmental milestones before. Parents can be easily concerned that their child is not ‘matching up’ to the norms of growth and development. In a way, this is a good thing, if it means earlier intervention, when there is a serious issue. But other times, it can be normal - some … [Read more...] about Does my child need a speech therapist? Here is what to know

Emotional intelligence is becoming a buzzword in the media, especially as it relates to job skills. However, this skill is important for more than just jobs; it affects all our human relationships. While the word “emotional” may, in some people, signal a sense of ‘weakness,’ we are learning that it is not that. We are not talking about unreasonable emotions when we talk about “emotional … [Read more...] about What is normal emotional intelligence in toddlers and preschoolers?

These days, Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is all over the news, and affecting the lives of nearly everyone on the planet. We’re all taking precautions. As adults, we know what to be aware of, and how to prevent the spread of infection, even if we’re not perfect at it. With kids however - especially in the early years - the fear of a pandemic can be an abstract concept. Children are wonderful in their … [Read more...] about How to teach preschoolers about viruses, bacteria and sickness prevention (cold and flu teaching tips)

Teaching shapes in preschool and daycare is simple, yet fun, because geometry applies in so many real-life situations - especially artistic ones. Once your little tots learn the names of shapes, and how to recognize them, they’ll be able to pick up other mathematical concepts easily. For example, they’ll see that shapes can grow, be sorted, or be used to make objects, when added together. The … [Read more...] about Ideas for teaching shapes in preschool and daycare

These days, it seems like a new acronym or slang word is being introduced every week. And, a lot of them seem like they’re part of insular, focused interest groups. It’s almost an initiation process to learn what these short abbreviations of phrases are. The parenting world is no different. Instead of writing out full words, some parents like to be quick and use as few letters as possible to say … [Read more...] about How to decode parenting acronyms used on forums and articles (definitions listed)