Windows, Mirrors, and Own Voices
(*This post may contain affiliate links.*) Books are one of the best teaching tools we can access. Through shared reading experiences, children can access new ideas and words and reinforce familiar...
View ArticleTalking Resilience with Dr. Nefertiti Poyner
Everyone is feeling stretched right now. That’s why I recently sat down with Dr. Nefertiti Poyner to talk about what we can do to make sure we all bounce back. In this podcast episode, she talks...
View ArticleNew on Not Just Cute, the Podcast
Did you know Not Just Cute also has a podcast? In case you’re looking for something encouraging to listen to over the holiday break, here are summaries of the most recent episodes: Episode 36:...
View ArticleALL Children Deserve Play
I’ve been busy behind the pages of this blog. Between conferences and workshops and the planning meetings that accompany those trainings, a common topic emerged, something I’ve been mulling over a bit....
View ArticleThat NPR Article We’re All Talking About: Why Does Tennessee’s PreK Program...
I had just given a presentation in Florida. Part of my task was to help community members and stakeholders see not only the need for investing in early education, but specifically for investments in...
View ArticleYOU are Mr. Rogers’ Legacy
Fred Rogers grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The majority of the magic he created and sprinkled into our collective childhood was filmed not too far away in Pittsburgh. I often think of the millions...
View ArticleBuilding Literacy: What the Science of Reading Gets Right…and What it May...
I’m passionate about intentional, whole child development. And I love to nerd out. Tell me you have some science about how children learn and grow and I am all in for a deep dive. So, when I dove into...
View ArticleThe Legacy of Fred Rogers in the Professional Development of Early Childhood...
The following is a written version of the presentation made at The Work of Fred Rogers: A Conference on His Context and His Legacy, held June 16-17, 2023 at The Fred Rogers Institute. By way of quick...
View ArticleWhy are Preschool Programs Becoming Less Effective?
When a working paper with the title, “Why are Preschool Programs Becoming Less Effective?” found its way into my inbox last month, you better believe I printed out a hard copy and sat down with my...
View ArticleWhy We Play: Podcast Series
Every Tuesday and Thursday in February, I’m sharing a new podcast episode on the topic of Why We Play. It’s quite possible I’ve chosen one of the busiest months on our family calendar to launch this...
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