Children鈥檚 books captivate young children, and teachers love to see kids engrossed in their pages. But what if that book is an e-book? Does that change the equation?
Solving the problem of suspensions and expulsions in early childhood education, which are disproportionately experienced by children and families of color, is a collective and systemic responsibility
As their children鈥檚 first teachers, parents have an amazing opportunity to nurture their children鈥檚 growth and development and to advocate for their education. And many parents want to be involved in their children鈥檚 education
At the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, teachers take children to museums and other sites around Washington, DC, almost daily. But your program doesn鈥檛 have to be located next to a museum鈥攖here are rich learning opportunities in every community.
Misconceptions about museums鈥攖oo formal, boring鈥� prevent many early childhood educators from accessing the diverse and unique resources museums can provide.
It is time for families, teachers, child care providers, schools, and communities to embrace health and wellness as an important factor in the early childhood experience.
The articles in this cluster describe five very different ways that early childhood educators are connecting with the wider community and with experts in other fields to support young children鈥檚 optimal learning and development
