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Creating an Ideal Early Childhood Classroom Space
The ideas early childhood classroom offers the right amount of space and furnishings to go along with the right tools and supplies. Thoughtful and purposeful design come together to make the best...
View ArticleSelf-Regulation Tools for Early Childhood Learners
Early Childhood students going through a school day with meltdowns, an inability to sit still during circle time, and chaotic transitions between the playground and class may benefit from what Sensory...
View ArticleCircle of Education Program has the CASEL Stamp of Approval
By: Dr. Shulamit Ritblatt, Leading Expert in Social-Emotional Development and Early Intervention The Circle of Education® program has been designated as a SELect program by CASEL, designed to be used...
View ArticleWhat is Social Emotional Development and Why is it Important in Early Childhood?
By: Dr. Shulamit Ritblatt, Leading Expert in Social-Emotional Development and Early Intervention We often hear about the importance of social emotional development and about different...
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Creating an Effective Early Childhood Classroom Layout
Just as important as the furnishings and supplies in your early childhood classroom are the ways in which you choose to place and organize them. The right layout can help to encourage learning, improve...
View ArticleMusic: The Ideal Tool for Enhancing Social Emotional Learning and Wellness
By: Dr. Shulamit Ritblatt, Leading Expert in Social-Emotional Development and Early Intervention Research has shown that it is essential to facilitate the learning process by utilizing a method that...
View ArticleEarly Literacy: Beyond Reading
By: Dr. Shulamit Ritblatt, Leading Expert in Social-Emotional Development and Early Intervention What is Early Literacy? Early literacy encompasses what children learn about reading and writing before...
View ArticleStory Time: The Importance of Reading Together
By: Dr. Shulamit Ritblatt, Leading Expert in Social-Emotional Development and Early Intervention “I’ll tell you a story – just like you tell me a story. You’re my inspiration – so teach me more so I...
View ArticleDeveloping Social and Emotional Wellness in Early Childhood
During the first few years of a child’s life, they are constantly absorbing and experiencing new things. Along with basic information about the world we live in – birds fly, water is wet, falling down...
View ArticleWhy Early Childhood Needs STEAM
There are few who would argue the inherent creativity and curiosity that comes naturally to early childhood learners. Not only are they experiencing the world and everything in it for the first time,...
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Encouraging Family Engagement in Early Childhood
Children are more engaged and effective in class when their families are involved in the education process, especially when it comes to learning important skills in early childhood. There is no...
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School Specialty’s Childcraft at NHSA
Where can you go to gather and share inspiration and knowledge with fellow early childhood educators and experts? Many look to the National Head Start Association’s Annual Expo and Conference. This...
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Add SPARK to Your Physical Education Program
Now is the perfect time to add a SPARK to your Early Childhood, PE, or Out of School physical activity program. From 4/20-7/31, you can receive SPARK instructional materials and lesson plans as a bonus...
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Story Time: The Importance of Reading Together
“I’ll tell you a story – just like you tell me a story. You’re my inspiration – so teach me more so I can do it too.” (via Circle of Education® program peaPod™ song “I can tell you a story”) Why...
View ArticleAdd SPARK to Your Physical Education Program
Now is the perfect time to add a SPARK to your Early Childhood, PE, or Out of School physical activity program. From 4/20-7/31, you can receive SPARK instructional materials and lesson plans as a bonus...
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Help Kids Connect with Gardening Through Active Play
Not only do gardens provide nourishing foods, but healthy physical activity as well! Gardening is a fun and educational form of active play for kids and families. Do you know how many households in...
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Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting: Tools for the Classroom
Fine motor skills involve all of the small muscles of the body: more specifically those that control precise movements of the hands, wrists, feet, toes, lips, and tongue. The small muscles of the hands...
View ArticleCircle of Education Program Offered by School Specialty Endorsed by CASEL
Early Childhood Social-Emotional Learning Approach Given ‘Highest Quality’ Designation School Specialty, home of the 21st Century Safe School™ and leading provider of innovative solutions that support...
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Benefits of Using Carpets in Any Classroom
Carpets. We use them in our homes and they certainly have a large number of benefits in the classroom. Not only do carpets add a little color and style to the classroom space, but they can improve...
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Transition Time: Using Timers in Preparation for Back to School
Preparing for the start of a new school year can be stressful because of the shift from the freedom and schedule flexibility of summer to the more defined and structured schedule of a school...
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