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The Importance of Role Play

The Importance of Role Play

“Play is the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers As adults, it can be challenging for us to understand just how much learning happens when children play. Crawling around and barking like a dog while we’re trying to cook in the kitchen can seem like a...
Why Home Visits are so Important

Why Home Visits are so Important

Imagine you are pregnant with your first child and do not know where to go for affordable prenatal care. Or you are new to the United States with several young children to care for, and none of you speak English. Or you work two jobs to stay afloat barely, and when...
Best Practices for Involving Your Parents This Fall

Best Practices for Involving Your Parents This Fall

The school year is well underway, and you are settling into your new rhythm. You have had several weeks to get to know your students, assess which ones will need extra support, and begin to form relationships with your parents. The tone you set and the connections you...
10 Ways to Support Parents Outside of the Classroom

10 Ways to Support Parents Outside of the Classroom

Bridging the gap between the classroom and a student’s home life can feel overwhelming and time-consuming. But the learning (or lack thereof) that happens outside of school hours directly affects the learning in school. As you build relationships with a new set...