Teaching is a challenging job. Creating an environment where children can develop comes with a range of obstacles. As educators, the best-case scenario is to recruit the children, in the long run, to help in their own education. Where it is appropriate, it’s not...
Key adult figures in any child’s development include their parents, guardians, and teachers. Sometimes those are the same people if the children are homeschooled. It’s valuable for every adult involved in the development and preparation of children to approach that...
Educators might assume that their classrooms feel safe to all their students. However, creating an inclusive classroom requires active work and a plan. Creating An Inclusive Classroom The process of creating an inclusive classroom may come intuitively to some...
Humans are naturally social creatures. Community helps with mental health. While we have a need for community, not everyone has the same abilities to connect with others. Educators are often responsible for sharing the best techniques on how to teach social skills to...
Education in general, but especially for children, rests on an assumption that new ideas will be explored–new thoughts will be thought. Some ideas cause discomfort, and some thoughts feel dangerous. When encountering new ideas or thinking new thoughts, children will...
Feelings can be complicated, and especially as a child, they can be difficult to navigate and express. It’s therefore important to help children find the words they need to vocalize their feelings. When we talk about expressing feelings, a few clarifications are...
