STEM - Science, Technology, engineering and Math; STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math; STREAM - Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math. No matter which acronym you use, STEM…
Feelings! Feelings! And more Feelings! The everyday struggles of identifying and understanding big emotions is a tough gig for young children. It’s all so hard! But with the right positive…
Loose Parts! The possibilities are endless when we provide an arrange of loose parts (open-ended) materials for children to explore. Remember the possibilities of a cardboard box?! Was it a…
Adventures of Play: Exploring Risky Play Taking risk is a necessary part of play. It's part of how children assess what they can do, what challenges them and what to…
Outdoor Fun for Everyone! Igniting Passion for Outdoor Play Let's Get Outside and Play! We just don't seem to hear or see that too much anymore. What happened to connecting…
Communicating wit Families: Leadership Strategies to Connect with Families (for Early Childhood Leaders) Families are an essential part of early childhood programs. Early Childhood leaders, owners and directors understand, value and…
Cultivating Creative Hearts & Minds: Open-Ended Art Experiences for Young Children Creativity is intelligence having fun! Alberta Einstein had it right with his quote on creativity. Children are natural artists,…
Connecting Through Curriculum! Exploring Curriculum Inspired by Children Are you looking to learn more about the Alberta FLIGHT Framework? Whether you've gone through the training or not, it can still…
Caring Connections: Interactions that Matter The comfort of an encouraging smile. The caring reassurance after a fight with a friend. The excitement of co-celebration as they discovery a new skill.…
NEW! We Are Family! Building Stronger Connections with Families Let's talk about the other part of children...their family! Families come in all sizes, cultures and expectations - they are as…