Category: Inclusion

Importance of Raising Bilingual Children

Benefits of Raising Bilingual Children

Have you ever found yourself stuck by a communication barrier? Perhaps in that moment, you were wishing your parents had taught you another language in your early childhood years. While the number of bilingual children in America continues to rise, it is becoming more and more crucial to raise children who speak multiple languages. The

Sign Language in Childcare

Teaching Sign Language in Childcare is Beneficial 

There are many benefits to teaching sign language in childcare from the beginning, far more than can fit into this blog, but I want to highlight a couple that I find most important.  Communicate before the verbal ability People tend to be happier when they can successfully communicate their ideas, and children are no exception.

toddler fine motor skills

Help Children Grow Self-Esteem

Working as an early childhood educator I have always liked to keep a positive environment in the classroom. Every kid is different and unique in their own way and I like for them to know that being yourself is OK and is always a good thing. Here are some of the things I do to

Tuning into Self

As an educator, it is usually expected of us to naturally love all children. Yes, even those ones who drive you crazy, it is still your job to nurture that child and provide for him or her a foundation of acceptance. In the real world however, we know that things can get in the way.

Inclusion is for Everyone

Hi Early Childhood Educators! This monthly installment is going to revolve around working with children with special needs. The month of April is often identified as Autism Awareness month, but brings awareness to many of the children we encounter who often need special accommodations. As an educator working in the early childhood field, whether it