Emotional intelligence. That’s the technical term for understanding your own feelings, and the feelings of others. Research says that it leads to increased attention, more friends, and higher grades in school. For adults, it leads to higher job satisfaction, healthier...
STEM is such a popular buzzword in education today. You hear schools, Youtube channels, apps, and toys all claim they promote STEM. But what is it, why is it important, and how can we actually help kids learn about it? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering,...
When you hear about how an early childhood program “fosters creativity” what do you imagine? Finger paint turkeys? Paper chains? Coloring book pages full of scribbles? All of those activities CAN foster creativity, but so can building a fort, playing with play dough,...
