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Teaching with Heart: Strategies for Working with Young Children on the Autism Spectrum
Teaching with heart means creating inclusive spaces where children on the spectrum feel safe, supported, and celebrated.
Sheika Petteway
7 days ago


Managing the Magic: Classroom Management Strategies for Early Childhood Educators
Master the magic of early learning! Explore top classroom management strategies to create thriving, engaging environments for children.
Sheika Petteway
Dec 1, 2024


Leading the Way: Strategies for Building Resilient Early Childhood Education Teams
Discover strategies to build resilient early childhood teams through trust, collaboration, and growth-focused leadership.
Sheika Petteway
Nov 26, 2024

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Just for You: Investing in Early Childhood Professionals
"Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Save up to 50% on training for early childhood pros! Affordable growth for educators. Don’t miss out!"
Elite Team of Educators
Nov 20, 2024


Engaging Thanksgiving-Themed Activities for Teachers of Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-Age Children.
Discover fun, Thanksgiving-themed activities that bring learning and festive spirit to classrooms for infants through school-age kids!
Sheika Petteway
Nov 15, 2024


Supporting Young Children Through Separation Anxiety in a Childcare Settings
Ease separation anxiety in daycare with comforting routines, familiar items, and gentle support, creating a secure, welcoming space.
Sheika Petteway
Nov 12, 2024


Innovative Childcare Leadership Workshops
Effective childcare leadership inspires, fosters collaboration, values feedback, and promotes continuous learning for impactful growth.
Sheika Petteway
Nov 6, 2024


Leading the Life You Love: Embracing Self-Love and Purpose as a Childcare Director
Embrace self-love and purpose in your career as a childcare director with tips to lead a fulfilling life you truly enjoy and thrive in daily
Sheika Petteway
Nov 1, 2024


Sparking Creativity through Educational Storytelling for Early Childhood Teachers
"Explore how storytelling boosts creativity, memory, and cognitive skills in young children. Tips & book picks to spark their imagination!"
Sheika Petteway
Oct 29, 2024


"Cultivating Compassion: How Early Childhood Education Shapes Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Learners"
Children are constantly learning from their surroundings, especially in early childhood development, where a child's brain processes...
Sheika Petteway
Oct 24, 2024

Packing Light for the Leadership Journey as Childcare Director
Often, the idea of effective leadership seems daunting. Where do I start to lead? What can I do to lead better? Do I have what it takes...
Sheika Petteway
Oct 21, 2024


Implementing Universal Precautions in Early Childhood Settings: Keeping Everyone Safe
In early childhood environments, maintaining a clean and healthy space is critical. One crucial aspect of this is managing potential...
Sheika Petteway
Oct 18, 2024


Crafting Inclusive Classroom Environments
Promoting diversity and equity in early childhood education settings. Inclusion, we've all heard of it and talked about it, but how do we...
Sheika Petteway
Oct 8, 2024


Effective Parent Communication Strategies: Enhancing family partnerships for successful early childhood education.
As educators, we genuinely desire to begin the academic year successfully with our children. Our children are the main focus; we want to...
Sheika Petteway
Aug 7, 2024


"Designing an Effective Professional Development Training Plan for Early Childhood Educators: Best Practices and Strategies"
As a school director, you play a crucial role in ensuring that your staff are equipped with the necessary skills & knowledge to provide...
Sheika Petteway
Jun 12, 2024


"Understanding Emotional Literacy: A Vital Skill for Educators"
We can all agree that there are educators who have made a remarkable imprint on our lives. Some may have been exceptional in their...
Sheika Petteway
Jun 9, 2024


"Fun and Educational Summertime Activities for Teachers of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers"
The warm, sunny summer days are here, bringing many delightful opportunities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to explore and play....
Sheika Petteway
Jun 4, 2024


Stepping Into Transformational Childcare Leadership
Within any school, strong leadership at the top is essential. A strong leader determines direction, daily progression, and how everyone...
Sheika Petteway
Jun 1, 2024


"Essential Tools for Early Childhood Leaders: 5 Must-Have Items"
Early childhood Leaders are known to solve unexpected problems and handle unexpected situations. We must be able to stay calm and analyze...
Sheika Petteway
May 15, 2024


"Engaging Transition Activities for Preschoolers: Making Smooth Transitions Fun and Easy!"
Transitioning young children from one task to the next can have its challenges.
Sheika Petteway
Apr 4, 2024


"Embracing Change: How to Spring Forward into Newness"
March marks the beginning of a new month, a breathtakingly beautiful spring season, and a change. Unfortunately, many people feel...
Sheika Petteway
Mar 13, 2024


Creating a Class vision board
Every child deserves an opportunity to explore their creativity and grow and individuals. Through a vision board project, you can touch...
Sheika Petteway
Mar 3, 2024


"Breaking Barriers: The Impact of African American Pioneers in Education"
Today, I will discuss something that's really painful for me to write about. It's wild; there is so much history, yet little is being...
Sheika Petteway
Feb 18, 2024


5 Reasons Why Working with Young Children is Fulfilling and Rewarding
No other position is more critical to children's learning than their first formal educational experience. Research tells us that a...
Sheika Petteway
Jan 22, 2024


Mindful Games and Exercises for Fostering Self-Awareness in Kids
It's a term we've heard before - self-awareness. But what does it entail? Without too much jargon, self-awareness means you understand...
Sheika Petteway
Jan 18, 2024
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