Teaching for many years I have come across a lot of things that let’s just say have “embarrassed” me to even be a teacher myself. The children are wonderful, some things I can just do without, but the one thing that always drove me wild and I have had on my mind for a while […]
Avoiding RSV in Daycares and Preschools
This weblink is to prove how important proper care is. As an educator since the age of twenty-one, I have been introduced to all types of contagious illnesses. I found the most susceptible stage of my career was when I was a Director of a Preschool in Coney Island, Brooklyn. We had various cases of […]
Celebrating The First 100 Days Of School
The 100 days of school is approaching and for some it may have already passed. Due to our storm and those days off it was set back so will be celebrating it on February 25th this year. It’s a chance for children to celebrate and recognize their achievements. It’s important to begin counting the days […]
Using Literacy To Celebrate African American History Month
February marks the month of celebrating African American History. I love to immerse children in literacy and what better way to do so with the following selections and some extension activities: Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad By Faith Ringgold is a magnificent selection filled with phenomenal and enticing illustrations that will make any child become intrigued […]
Video Games: Can they increase Math, Reading, and Social Skills?
I have never been a mom fond of video games but I do try and give my children the benefit of the doubt. I always make sure that I review the game so that I know what they are playing is appropriate. Even when my children began Diablo ll, I visited https://www.yesgamers.com/diablo-2/fortuitous-ring-of-fortune-40-mf-004084 and read about […]