The Child Center of NY’s Post

🌟 Embracing Differences in Montessori Classrooms🌟 In our Montessori classrooms, we celebrate diversity and teach and demonstrate acceptance from an early age. Here’s how: * Diverse Materials & Resources: We expose children to books, puzzles, and various learning resources that reflect various cultures and lifestyles. * Cultural Celebrations: We learn about and celebrate holidays and traditions from around the world. * Grace & Courtesy Lessons: We teach empathy and different perspectives through in our Grace & Courtesy lessons, building respectful communication and social skills. * Conflict Resolution: From an early age, we guide peaceful problem-solving and understanding. We help children see other perspectives. * Self-Reflection Activities: Encouraging self-awareness and appreciation of unique qualities. * Mixed-Age Grouping: Having children of mixed ages and varying abilities naturally promotes peer learning and community building. it decreases, if not eliminates competition. * Collaborative Projects: Fostering teamwork and mutual respect. By fostering acceptance and understanding, we prepare our children to thrive in a diverse world. 🌍💖 #Montessori #Montessorieducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Diversity #Inclusion #Acceptance #TeachingRespect

The Learning Policy Institute is hosting the following free webinar on June 18th (with a post recording available to all who register). It looks interesting! Who would like to join me? From LPI: "Research shows that racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically integrated learning environments can lead to academic and social benefits for children. However, most early childhood education (ECE) programs are remarkably segregated. Segregation in ECE settings is driven by patterns of residential segregation, but it is also driven by policies that govern access to programs. For example, publicly funded preschool is often not universally accessible. Further, the current ECE system in most states is composed of a patchwork of programs, each of which has its own eligibility requirements and funding that make integration challenging. This webinar will illuminate the important, but often overlooked, problem of segregation in ECE settings. It will identify strategies that policymakers and administrators can use to foster integration, including establishing universal ECE programs, braiding public funding, allowing tuition-paying families to enroll in public programs, attracting families across neighborhoods or district boundaries, and creating two-way dual language immersion programs. Presenters will describe examples of cities and states putting these strategies into action. "

🌟 Embracing #Special #Education: Empowering Every #Child 🌟 In a world that celebrates #diversity, it’s imperative to ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities, has access to quality education. Special education plays a pivotal role in making this vision a reality. 🧩 Tailored #support : Special education recognizes that each child is unique. It offers personalized learning plans, accommodating different learning styles and needs. This tailored approach sets every child on a path to success. 🌈 Inclusivity Matters: Special education fosters inclusivity in our schools and society. When children with special needs are integrated into classrooms, it promotes empathy, understanding, and respect among their peers. These values ripple through society, creating a more inclusive future. 🚀 Unlocking Potential: Every child, when given the right support and tools, can achieve incredible feats. Special education equips children with the skills they need to overcome challenges, unlocking their full potential and paving the way for a brighter future. 🙌 Building Confidence: Beyond academics, special education focuses on building self-esteem and confidence. It empowers children to believe in themselves, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. Let’s champion the cause of special education and work together to ensure that every child gets the opportunity to shine. 🌟 #SpecialEducation #Inclusivity #EmpowerChildren

Check out this commentary by Cristina de Jesus published in The Filipino American Post. De Jesus is CCSA's Board Chair and President/CEO of Green Dot Public Schools California. Her op-ed focuses on the inequalities that exist within the state’s K-12 public school system and how charter public schools are working towards fostering educational equity. Give it a read by clicking on the link below and join the conversation! #CAcharters

In 2022, our Cincinnati Nature School kids spent a total of 33,322 hours outdoors! That's an average of 130 hours outdoors in 2022 per 2-day preschooler, 182 hours per 3-day preschooler, 333 hours per kindergartener, and 417 hours outdoors per first or second grade student. "Our preschool, for instance, has never missed a day of exploring outside in 11 years! Despite waiting out thunderstorms here and there, we have explored all types of weather in all seasons. You see the woods come alive when you explore them daily, be it summer, fall, winter, or spring," says Tisha Luthy, Cincinnati Nature Center Nature Preschool Director. "When children are able to use the outdoors as an extension to the classroom, they are not only given the opportunity to learn through play but they are also learning to navigate the world around them. Getting plenty of movement and time outside helps to regulate emotions and build confidence. They learn self-regulation by taking appropriate risks and learn social ques of how to resolve conflict. I have witnessed children developing empathy, growing their emotional intelligence, learning self-regulation when holding sticks, and achieving many more milestones that we want to see young children develop in their early childhood years." Click the link to read more in our 2022 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gSgTZMQh #CincyNature #School #Education #OutdoorClassroom #Play

Inclusive Early Childhood Education is crucial to promote positive social relationships, learning, and development for all children, regardless of ability. As colleges work professionals, it is important to understand the defining features of inclusion: access, participation, and supports. Access can take various forms and can be achieved through simple modifications like universal design. Tiered models and embedded, routines-based teaching can promote children's participation and engagement in play and learning activities with peers and adults. Social-emotional development and behaviors are critical goals of high-quality early childhood inclusion, along with learning and development in all other domains. To implement effective inclusive practices, ongoing professional development and support, as well as collaboration among families, practitioners, specialists, and administrators, are essential. Let's work together to ensure that every infant and young child, regardless of their ability, has access to a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society. #InclusiveEducation #EarlyChildhoodInclusion #EducationForAll #AccessAndParticipation #SpecialNeedsEducation #InclusionMatters

Building a Positive School Culture Together The culture of a school is shaped by everyone in it. As you walk through a school, observe how the front office staff interacts, how teachers and staff communicate in the hallways, and how students engage with each other. While the administration sets the tone, it's the collective effort of everyone that creates a positive school environment. Each person plays a crucial role in fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and respected. Dr. Brad Johnson emphasizes that it's a shared responsibility to build a thriving school culture. #SchoolCulture #PositiveEnvironment #TeamEffort #EducationalCommunity #StudentSuccess #TeacherSupport #PositiveVibes #InternationalSchoolNetworks #ISN #BradJohnson #SchoolLeadership #InclusiveEducation

Discover how you can support children to understand and celebrate their differences in the classroom ✨ 'In the vibrant world of early childhood education, fostering a sense of acceptance and celebration of differences is paramount. ' Tap the link to read the full blog written by @allaboutearlyyears! https://bit.ly/3SzZ7Aj #UnderstandingAndCelebratingDifferences #CelebratingDifferences #EducationResources #LearningResources

🌍 Empowering Childhood: UNCRC, EYLF, and MTOP in Harmony! 🌟 In the realm of Early Childhood Education, a powerful alliance exists that paves the way for our children's growth. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and the My Time, Our Place framework (MTOP) intertwine to create a vibrant tapestry of learning. 🌱 **UNCRC's Compass:** Rooted in children's rights, the UNCRC guides us to provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child's voice is heard and respected. It sets the stage for their well-being, development, and dignity. #ChildFirst 🎈 **EYLF's Illumination:** The EYLF embodies the spirit of the UNCRC, emphasizing play-based learning and meaningful experiences. It encourages educators to foster belonging, becoming, and being in each child's journey, nurturing a lifelong love for learning. #EYLFConnection 🏞️ **MTOP's Enrichment:** As the learning day extends into recreation, MTOP bridges the gap between formal education and leisure. It echoes the sentiments of EYLF, nurturing school-age children's growth through engaging activities and exploration. #MTOPSynergy In unity, these frameworks empower us to provide an education that nurtures not only knowledge but also character and compassion. Are you ready to dive into this transformative journey with us? Contact us to book your next workshop and join hands in shaping a brighter future for our children. 🌟📚 #UNCRCandECEC #EmpowerChildhood #contactus

Really insightful CPD session today covering all things neurodiversity. Learnt a lot in this one and will take the points covered into future projects!