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Letting go on the first day
As Early Childhood professionals, we become that first teacher in many children’s lives. For many children, child care or preschool is their first educational experience away from Mom and Dad. The same...
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Dancing and learning in preschool
For years I have been honored to teach youth dance lessons at a local dance studio, our local Y and local recreation department. I teach a ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and tumbling to children...
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Focusing on love and kindness during the holidays
Holiday time is a very exciting time for students attending school! Whether they are infants and toddler, preschools, or school-age children, the holiday time is filled with anticipations and...
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Tapping into a child’s passion to further their learning
There is no doubt that a child learns best when learning takes place in an area of interest. As educators, we must keep this in mind when lesson planning. This task can be daunting, especially when...
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Bringing Zumba ® to teens and staff
In March of 2014 I was asked to teach Zumba ® to teenagers at an area high school. They were having an all-night volleyball “lock-in” fundraiser and needed some “entertainment” for students waiting...
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Zumba follow up
I am excited to report that Andrew WON the title of Mr. Rockville High School at this year’s annual fundraiser! Andrew got up in front of an audience filled with parents, teachers and peers and...
View ArticleTips for incorporating the CT Early Learning and Development Standards
A couple of Fridays ago, I was invited to attend a training for Educational Consultants on the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS). As our state continues to encourage...
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