Researching your own teaching practices is fascinating and rewarding. Who better than you to think about what and why you are doing something in your everyday practice?
We are so pleased to be able to offer you the 2018 compilation of Voices of Practitioners articles. This volume marks VOP鈥檚 14th year as an online journal.
We are so pleased to be able to offer you the 2018 compilation of Voices of Practitioners articles. This volume marks VOP鈥檚 14th year as an online journal.
Often called the 鈥淢other of the Public Kindergarten Movement,鈥� Susan Blow established a rich legacy of public school kindergartens throughout the United States.
Early childhood educators鈥� regulation of their own emotions is an important part of protecting the young children in their care from the potentially negative effects of traumatic events.
Research with young learners indicates that a positive attitude about math matters just as much as IQ because it enhances memory and allows children to engage in problem-solving.
Ms. Manfredini seeks to understand the children鈥檚 backgrounds and draw on their experiences; she also supports children in using several different communication modes to make and express meaning.
Authored by
Authored by:
Joseph C. Rumenapp, P. Zitlali Morales, Aquila Manfredini Lykouretzos
This online version includes an additional reflection from the authors showing how the defining elements of PPR transform participatory research into a vehicle for shared learning for teachers and children alike.
La junta directiva nacional de 51吃瓜网 aprob贸 en julio de 2017 el desarrollo de una nueva declaraci贸n de posici贸n, 鈥淎dvancing Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education鈥�.
In July 2017, 51吃瓜网鈥檚 national governing board approved the development of a new position statement, 鈥淎dvancing Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education.鈥�
En el esp铆ritu de nuestras creencias centrales y la transformaci贸n continua en 51吃瓜网, la Junta Directiva convoc贸 en julio una cumbre de l铆deres que se llamaba 鈥淟iderar y trabajar hacia la equidad鈥�.
In the spirit of our core beliefs and the continuing transformation at 51吃瓜网, the Governing Board convened a leadership summit in July鈥斺�淟eading and Working toward Equity.鈥�
Parents, educators, and other primary caregivers might not realize that a small patch of grass, a single tree, and a walk to the store are opportunities to observe nature, generate questions, and conduct experiments to find answers.
Not every preschool can implement a full nature-based approach. Small shifts in program practices can give children more meaningful experiences with the natural world.
Mr. Joe has set the stage for ongoing learning opportunities by creating a weekly routine that focuses on the children鈥檚 in-depth study of Todd, the adopted oak tree.
This article will help early childhood educators embed in their instructional plans outdoor learning opportunities that support the whole child. The accompanying examples are based on the authors鈥� experiences earlier in their careers.
