In early childhood, the words we choose shape how children see themselves. One of the most meaningful ways we can help children develop confidence and safety is by giving them the right language to talk

There’s a moment every educator and parent recognizes,  when a child climbs a little higher than we’d like, balances on a log just a little longer, or insists, “I can do it myself.” Our instinct

Gender is a social construct, a set of roles and expectations defined by the society and culture we grow up in and identify with. From a very young age, children absorb cues about what it

Growing up in France, I don’t remember many teachers or adults offering praise. In fact, I remember quite the opposite: extreme rigor and a focus on showing students what they could have done better. Times

As parents, you may sometimes wonder: “I see my kids playing in preschool, but are they really getting academically ready for school?” The short answer is yes, and more. In high-quality early childhood programs, play

In media education, it’s often said: “Merely producing media is not media literacy, although media literacy should include media production.” This quote, from Renee Hobbs, highlights the difference between creating content and truly understanding it,