by Andrea Emerson | Oct 5, 2018 | For Play's Sake
Don’t say you are not a math person…. slow down & stay a while. Emergent Math D.C.N. Developing Child Note: The emergent math skills of children 0 -5 begin way before number recognition and counting. Observations and explorations relating to mathematical...
by Andrea Emerson | Sep 7, 2018 | For Play's Sake
Play dough is my jam! How about you? My Squishy Squashy Soapbox D.C.N. Developing Child Note: The fine motor skills of young children are rapidly developing in the first 5 years. Little fingers are feeling, pushing, pulling, pinching, poking, and playing with all...
by Andrea Emerson | Aug 24, 2018 | Recipe for Connection
Creativity in the early years includes pretend (symbolic) play. Pretend play offers boundless opportunities for language development, creative expression, and relational connections. While children are exceptional players, sometimes adults need help getting started. ...
by Andrea Emerson | Jul 24, 2018 | Parent Partnership
R.R.P. Real Responsive Practice: The definition of the word responsive is “reacting quickly and positively”. In the moment, authentically positive responses towards families are paramount to the healthy growth and development of the child. “Students show up with...
by Andrea Emerson | Jul 5, 2018 | Emergent Early Childhood Issues
L.L.L.N. Life Long Learner Note: Retaining a respect for play in the lives of children and adults is crucial to great practice with young children. Tales from Higher Education… I am genuinely concerned whenever my undergraduate early childhood education majors display...
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