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Welcome to the Early Learning Success Blog. This is a place for sharing thoughts and ideas that support the field of early childhood.
I have worked with families and children for over 30 years. I am passionate about quality care and education for our young children. Please read more about me and my professional accomplishments on the About Us page.
The intent of this blog is to engage in thoughtful conversation that discusses important issues for early childhood professionals. The topics of the articles will include current research in the field of early childhood, best practices that support children, and activities and ideas that are purposeful and intentional in addressing all domains of development.
We welcome your professional comments and ideas that will continue to support the field of early childhood.
Nancy
Power Camp A Curriculum to Support Social & Emotional Learning
Repost from August 2019 The Power Camp curriculum is a special resource from Early Learning Success, LLC that will help children develop 'positive personal power' to help them be successful in school, with peers, and [...]
Strategies for Helping Children Develop Positive Social Skills…. Focus on Feelings First
Children need direct teaching and lots of practice when learning new skills. Caregivers can model the behaviors that are expected, but sometimes they need to specifically talk about or demonstrate the new skill they want [...]
What!!!! Bullying in Preschoolers??!!!!
It is in the news almost daily…. kids bullying other kids. Most of us assume bullying behaviors start in elementary school and carry on or accelerate during the teen years. But, unfortunately, child care settings [...]
What is SEL, and why it is so important for children
This article was first published in the ELS Newsletter, Fall 2019. In light of what is happening in our country, this is important for children today. The acronym SEL is a current topic in many [...]
Yikes!!! My child is doing ….
Part 2: How do caregivers support development? Understanding that children develop at their own pace, and through a pretty consistent pattern is very important for anyone working with young children. Sometimes just KNOWING that the [...]