ECE Training by Sharon

04/02/2020

The reason we all know that the answer is “in a book” is because LeVar Burton told us for over 26 years via the Reading Rainbow. Now the cultural icon is planning to help everyone quarantining by extending his podcast, LeVar Burton Reads, to a livestream via Twitter Live. Burton is blessing us w...

03/30/2020

Elmo, Big Bird, and the rest of the gang are here to help you keep your kids occupied.

04/29/2019

Try something new! Add cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, peppermint, or lavender to your playdough.

04/28/2019

A Children’s Reading List for Anti-Racist Activism

10/06/2017

https://frugalfun4boys.com/2017/10/04/how-to-build-a-paper-plate-spiral-marble-track/

10/04/2017

http://hechingerreport.org/new-research-finds-magic-8-preschool-classroom-practices/

A new study published this month in the journal Child Development, found that eight key teacher actions can make the difference between a mediocre preschool classroom and an excellent one. A team of Vanderbilt University researchers spent two years gathering the data used to prove that these actions...

08/10/2017

I found a new sensory play idea today-sand foam. Use 3 cups of sand and mix with enough shaving cream to get the desired consistency. Have fun. Found at leaning4kids.net.

03/12/2016

I have thought this for a long time. Reduce the clutter.

New research shows colorful kindergarten classroom walls actually hurt students' ability to learn.

12/25/2015

Merry Christmas! Remember children need your presence more than the presents.

12/20/2015

"Think of a librarian who is a master storyteller performing a well-rehearsed reading to a room full of children or a doting uncle reading a childhood favorite to a cherished niece," writes children's literature expert Joe Sutliff Sanders. "These speaking readers have interpretations…

09/22/2015

Make numerous cards with different numbers and shapes to make block clean-up easier. Children keep picking a card until everything is picked up!

07/17/2015

Subitizing is an important skill. Here is a matching game to help.

07/17/2015

Here are some ideas for math. Easy and inexpensive to make.

04/17/2015

I did a parent make and take workshop this week. One of the most favorite projects was made with a shower curtain ring and ribbon. Lengths of ribbon were tied to the ring and presto-a streamer to dance with!

02/14/2015

02/14/2015

These pictures are from a sensory workshop I did for All Our Kin.

02/09/2015

A quote written especially for by Sue Palmer...because
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