Our Least Favorite Word in ECE - ACADEMICS!

Discussion on how to plan for a PLAY-based curriculum. Lesson planning

We often hear teachers of young children say "But the parents want....". We need to let parents know what is best for children in early education settings. Do the parents know about all of the training that you do? Do you try and tell parents how to do their jobs?? We want to work with families and educate them on best practices and how not to PUSH their child to do academic things that they may not be ready for... yet.

Do you often see things on social media that drive you crazy because it isn't developmentally appropriate for young children? Are you seeing young children at desks and raising their hands in ice settings, teacher directed crap posted everywhere, academic push down being dumped on young children? We have a lively discussion about how this is not okay for the field and how to navigate the 'crap' that is out there!

Let's rethink the "TEACHER TALK".

Find out why we can't stand hearing the term academics and academy when discussing early childhood programs.

There are times when adults ask questions rather than making a statement when speaking to children. As the adult, we want children to feel safe and feel like the adult is in control of the situation. If the adult asks questions when there needs to be a statement made, a child may come off as being disagreeable when really they are just answering a question! "Okay?"

Many adults think that it is easier to run out on a child at drop off. It is best to set up a routine and say goodbye. This podcast is about why it is important for adults to say goodbye and some ideas to help with the transition.

The Two Pushy Dames are too old to make resolutions (been there, done that!) - but we are all about teachers taking care of themselves. Caregivers are typically the last ones to care for themselves. YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP! Make yourself a priority. #Happy 2020 #TwoPushyDames #CareforCaregiver #FillYourCup

Each child is born with their own natural temperament. We discuss the three different temperaments and suggest ways to embrace and deal with the different temperaments and recognize that each child is an individual.

Children should get messy! We will discuss how to let parents know that children will be getting messy and why they get messy. We will also give ideas on how to help children be responsible for their clothes and helping them not ruin their clothes while still getting messy!