Teacher Jane Williams-Siegfredsen was at first shocked and fascinated by Denmark’s forest kindergartens. Now she’s striving to give more children that freedom. By Jane Williams-Siegfredsen 23 FEB 2016 – 11:43 AM UPDATED 25 FEB 2016 – 2:55 PM I first came to Denmark 23 years ago with a group of students training to work in the…
How can parents deal with a child who cries at school or daycare drop-off? Leave. I am a preschool teacher who deals with tearful separation professionally, and I can assure you that, in most cases, the amount of time your child spends in tears is directly proportional to the amount…
Play is more than just fun for babies and children. It’s how they learn best, and how they work out who they are, how the world works and where they fit into it. The importance of play Playing is one of the most important things you can do with your…
Get out your cookbooks and aprons and start planning your favorite healthy recipes. NAEYC’s 2017 Week of the Young Child™ celebrates Tasty Tuesday on April 25! Encourage a healthy lifestyle as you cook with children while they work on their math, science, and literacy skills! Share your tasty creations with…
