By: Diane Kashin, Ed. D, RECE. Vintage resources have value in early childhood education. They are readily available and affordable. I love hunting for curiosities and oddities that would appeal to children’s imagination and encourage their creativity. I can’t think of a better way to pass the time, then to share the experience of vintage … Continue reading
By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D., RECE. Taking a layered approach to our work in early childhood education can deepen the experiences offered to children and heighten awareness of pedagogy and curriculum. A layered approach asks us to consider the stories within the stories, the nests within the nests. A nest is a structure or place made … Continue reading
By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. What worlds to discover does wood hold for children? Made by nature, wood has so many benefits when offered to children. During the time of COVID, in group settings, there may be restrictions on the use of wooden toys and blocks, but I am confident in a post-COVID world that … Continue reading
By: Diane Kashin, Ed.D, RECE. As the sun sets on the year 2020, none of us has escaped the challenges that it has brought. As the sun rises on the year 2021, it is time again for me to think about what lies ahead. I was hopeful in January as I felt that the year … Continue reading
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