Over the past three years, children at Educare Kansas City have been channeling their inner artists through a partnership with the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The partnership offers a unique opportunity for museum staff to visit the school for... Read More
Every day offers young children an opportunity to explore the natural world. Nature play helps young children develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills. How can you incorporate nature play into your early childhood program? Debrah Jacobson, mentor coach, curriculum and... Read More
Whether you have a green thumb or not, introducing the basics of gardening, nature and fresh vegetables into your early childhood program can have a positive effect on your students, parents and staff. Gardening programs, like many Educare schools run,... Read More
Steve White recently visited an early childhood classroom and observed a male teacher holding a doll to show a young boy how to handle a baby. The experience struck White, senior director of school leadership for Sheltering Arms Early Education... Read More
Parents are instrumental to their children’s success. Educare schools have dedicated family support staff, who along with the teachers and administrative staff, partner with parents to support their children’s learning and development. At a recent training for new family support... Read More
