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Kids are like Seashells
As the summer draws to end, I reflect on precious times of sun, sand, and water. Whenever I go to the beach, I collect little shells and aqua sea glass. If I’m fortunate, I’ll find a sea urchin shell. Shells have a way of reminding me of the children we teach and care for, no […]
The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Learning
Play is more than we think or know. There are so many uses of the word, play. This is unfortunate as we each bring such different knowledge, thinking, and beliefs about the word play, that too much is lost in translation. For many adults, play for children is seen as nothing more than mucking around […]
