Before school starts it is important that you, as the early childhood professional, teacher/leader, begin building relationships.  There are many things you are probably already doing, but this new year, start thinking outside the box on new ways to build relationships not only with the students in your classroom, but with the families also.

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We know that today is different than last year at this time.  I am going to share with you ideas to partner with families right now during the pandemic but also, when things get back to “normal”, as we know they will, ideas for cultivating that relationship.

Right now, families just need support. Teachers need support also.  We all need to work together and be kind, realize we are each doing everything we can to ensure the safety, engagement and success of each of our students. This...

Think about a classroom, any classroom.  When you think of this room, what do you see, what do you hear?  If it is your own classroom you know these sights and sounds by heart, but if you are visiting a new classroom you may have a lot to learn. As children are welcomed into a new classroom they have procedures, routines, expectations and transitions to learn.  As teachers set up their daily schedules they teach and reteach procedures and routines, but how important are transitions?  Are...