Literacy Play During Transitions

January 28, 2025

Transitions are a natural part of the day in early childhood settings, whether it's moving from playtime to lunch or cleaning up before circle time. Although transitions can often feel like unstructured moments, they offer unique opportunities to enhance children's literacy development. By using fun and engaging games, educators can transform these brief intervals into valuable learning experiences. These moments not only support language and literacy skills, but also help children navigate the more unpredictable parts of their day with a sense of structure and enjoyment.

Drag, Drop, Edit: Our Favorite Weekly Planner Features for Early Childhood Educators

January 27, 2025

As early childhood educators know, crafting high-quality lesson plans is often a time-intensive process. Balancing the demands of managing children's schedules, maintaining daily classroom routines, and providing each child with exceptional care and education can make it feel like there's never enough time to accomplish everything.

Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Education

January 15, 2025

Classrooms today are more diverse than ever, with many early childhood educators welcoming more multilingual learners—children who are developing proficiency in two or more languages—into their classrooms. These learners represent a growing demographic in early childhood education (ECE). According to U.S. Census data reported by NAEYC, nearly 25% of children in preschool programs in the United States, and 21% of Canadian households, are multilingual. By 2030, it's projected that nearly 40% of U.S. school-age children will grow up speaking a language other than English at home (K. Nemeth, 2016)

Staying Healthy in Early Childhood Education During the Winter Season

January 15, 2025

The winter season can be challenging for early childhood educators and caregivers.

Sun, Moon & Stars: A New Theme That’s Out of this World!

October 30, 2024

3… 2… 1, blast off! This December look for Lillio Learning’s all new STEM-focused outer space theme, Sun, Moon & Stars. This theme engages children in the process of inquiry as they learn about our planet, solar system, and space machines.

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