Teachers Role as Facilitator

Why do some children often stand on the sidelines, watching other children? Are they really playing?

How can we communicate effectively with children— especially during transitions and busy group times?

Children thrive with the support of loving, nurturing adults. Their need for attention is often rooted in a deep longing for relationship.

How can fairy tales build resilience in young children? It's like magic.

Tune in to children’s interests and extend the play opportunities they love. Responsive teaching inspires lifelong learners.

We set children up for success by creating boundaries within which they can explore.

Finding the balance between child-led experiences and teacher-directed instruction.

Educators play a vital role in designing environments, interactions, and experiences that will support holistic learning. Envisioning the child as a whole, curious, creative, and capable individual is vital to this approach.

Creating a Makerspace in your classroom enhances children's learning through hands-on experiences with creative materials. You don't need a large budget to set up a Makerspace but you will need to be intentional about the space and…

Yes, children learn much from free play. But might they not learn additional skills if we sometimes guide their play? And aren’t those additional skills meaningful, too?

Observing infants' play reveals their intentions, feelings, and ideas. Interpreting these cues is where teaching and learning with infants begins.