Disciplinary actions such as suspension and expulsion during early childhood can have significant negative impacts, particularly on children’s literacy development. Suspension and expulsion practices refer to those that temporarily or permanently remove children from early childhood settings, often due to behavioral issues. These can be overt based on written suspension and expulsion policies or covert… Read more »
Month: May 2024
What Do the Numbers Say? The Math and Literacy Link
In early childhood education, math and literacy are often viewed as completely separate learning domains. However, while math and literacy may seem like completely different skills sets, they are actually interconnected and can support the development of one another. Furthermore, some research has found a strong link between children’s numeracy skills and their reading skills…. Read more »
The Hidden Power of Pretend Play
It may appear as simple make-believe to adults, but pretend play is actually made up of intricate scenarios that foster young children’s early literacy skills. Creating imaginative narratives and acting as diverse characters support language acquisition and communication skills. Dramatic play is a form of storytelling involving action and imagination. It may include costumes, fort/structure… Read more »
Sensory Play- Is it Worth the Mess?
Yes, sensory play can get messy! But is all that mess worth it? Let’s find out… Sensory experiences makeup the foundation of young children’s cognitive, emotional, and physical development. Every touch, smell, taste, sound, and sight during the early years plays an important part in building children’s understanding of their world. What might seem like… Read more »