Some time ago, I stumbled across this quote from educational reformer John Holt: “Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places.” I love this quote because it encompasses much of what I believe about children. Learning opportunities are traditionally thought to be between the hours …
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Spending long periods in a car or on a plane with young children is asking for trouble. I am often left wondering why some airlines don’t have a separate line for parents traveling with children. It would certainly benefit everyone involved to avoid the awkwardness that ensues as we fold up the stroller in the …
An article written by Debra Muzikar tells the story of an amazing, non-verbal, 9-year-old boy who published a book that details his first-hand advise for educators, parents and students. For the full article, click HERE. Would look forward to your comments!
Looking for some great Valentine’s Day crafts for your kids or your students? Look no further than EasyPeasyandFun.com! Crafts for toddlers through early elementary ages. Enjoy!
The days of running around neighborhoods freely and walking to school have become a thing of the past. Instead, children tend to sit in front of a phone or computer screen for hours each day. When the weather outside is bad, time on electronics increases even more! Because of this, children have become more sedentary …
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Early Education Information for Teachers, Parents & Caregivers Outside voices may initially act dismissive when children fail to reach a milestone at the appropriate time. Extended family members are notorious for chiming in that your children are doing just fine, citing the cousin who didn’t talk until she turned five and hasn’t stopped talking since. …
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These are just the some of the possible thoughts of a child with autism during a typical conversation! Taking this tiny peek into the complex mind from a child’s perspective might help all of us keep that we sometimes expect too much. Sometimes, the mind of a young child, especially one with autism, is in …