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Kids are fearless and they are born with an innate sense of curiosity, so they all have it in them to be creative. However, if their creative spirit in not encouraged and nurtured, it will never see the light of day.
Creativity is not just about being able to perform miracles with a paintbrush; there are a lot of elements to it. Creativity is a trait that allows youngsters to look at things in a new light. Creativity gives them the ability to create something that’s truly original and also helps them come up with distinctive solutions to problems. Here are some ways you can help get infants and toddlers on the path to lifelong creativity: Continue reading →
Category Archives: Perspectives
Supporting Creativity in Infants and Toddlers
How to Plan a Christmas Dinner for Staff
Quality employees are the backbone of any childcare business. Without them, your facility would crumble; so naturally, you want to take every opportunity to thank your workers for their dedication, and hard work. Why not show your staff what they truly mean to you by throwing a Christmas dinner in their honor. Here’s how to do it: Continue reading →
Celebrating the Diversity of December
Fat men sporting red suits, wreaths, silver bells with bows, elaborately decorated trees, and aisles of pricey toys just waiting to be plucked off the shelves – the reminders of Christmas are everywhere. It’s no wonder kids who don’t even celebrate this holiday can still tell you what it’s all about.
There’s no doubt, Christmas is a magical time for families across the globe. However, this is not the only important celebration that happens in December – Hanukkah and Kwanzaa also go on during this time of the year. Continue reading →
Fostering Language Development in Infants
By the time infants are nine months old, most of them will understand simple words. By the time they get 12 months old, they will have learned all of the sounds they need for language. Since infants can start attending childcare programs when they’re as young as four weeks old, it’s important for you to do everything you can to foster language development in the classroom. Here are some ways to accomplish this: Continue reading →
Simple Tips to Curb Childhood Obesity
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that approximately 17 percent of children ages 2 to 19 are overweight. Needless to say, you don’t have to look very far to find a child who is obese. Obesity increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breathing difficulties.
Weight problems during childhood can also lead to lifelong struggles with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and ridicule. The worst part about obesity is that it can shorten a child’s life expectancy by years. Here’s how you can do your part to combat this condition in childcare. Continue reading →
Achoo! Is it an Allergy or Cold?
As an early childhood professional, you’ve probably seen enough illnesses to last several lifetimes. So when a youngster comes to childcare coughing, sneezing, and sniffling, you know it could mean one of two things – either he has a cold, or he’s suffering from some sort of allergy. Allergies and colds produce some of the same symptoms, so it’s often difficult to determine which is which. Continue reading →
5 Fun Fieldtrip Ideas for the Summer
Summer is the perfect time for you to get the kiddos out of the classroom for some hands-on learning experiences. Occasional fieldtrips can also help break the monotony of being stuck inside a classroom for up to 9 hours a day. If you’re stumped for ideas on child-friendly fieldtrips destinations, consider these five summertime hotspots. Continue reading →
Recognizing the Signs of Abuse and Neglect
As a childcare professional, you’re on a mission to improve the lives of the kids in your community. So nothing would be more heartbreaking than to learn one of your charges is abused or neglected. When a youngster is in an environment where he is exposed to hazardous conditions, mistreated, exploited, improperly supervised, or intentionally hurt by adults, it is considered abuse or neglect. Continue reading →
Is it ADHD or Lack of Discipline?
We live in a society where out of control children are labeled with one mental condition after another. Not to say these conditions don’t exist. Obviously they do; and millions of kids suffer with the consequences of them everyday. However, there isn’t always a medical reason for kids’ unsavory behaviors. Sometimes the issues may simply stem from lack of discipline. Continue reading →
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