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While at the park, you see your child take a toy away from another child. Your first instinct is to grab the toy away from your child and say something like, “We don’t take toys from people. Now, tell him you’re sorry.” However, many early childhood educators suggest that forcing children to apologize, when they […]

How to Build a Trusting Relationship Between Teacher and Child

Social-Emotional Milestones for Toddlers

Praise vs. Encouragement: Understanding the Difference

Social-Emotional Milestones to Track in Preschoolers

Shape, Letter and Number Pretzels

Teaching Your Preschooler Math with Manipulatives

Communicate with Toddler and Infant Sign Language

Like most adults, children are creatures of habit. Transitions from one activity to another can be difficult. Children who are asked to stop doing something they enjoy and to start a different activity may exhibit difficult behaviors. These behaviors can take the form of tantrums, avoidance, resistance, whining, or negotiation (“Can I have just 5 […]

The Importance of Block Play in Preschool