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Language development in children is a fascinating journey that shapes their ability to communicate, understand the world around them, and build relationships. As parents and educators, our role in fostering this development is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of children’s language development, study into theories surrounding it, examine research results and recommendations, and offer practical recommendations for parents and early childhood educators. Understanding Language Development Language development begins at birth and progresses rapidly in the early years of life. Children learn language through exposure, interaction, and imitation. They start by babbling, and making sounds, and eventually, through observation and practice, they acquire vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Theories of Language Development Several theories shed light on how children acquire language. Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, also known as the Development...

In the complex system of education, teachers stand as the crucial focus, intertwining connections that extend beyond the classroom. Their influence goes far beyond textbooks and exams; it encompasses the delicate art of nurturing, supporting, and guiding both students and their families. This blog post will present the profound impact teachers have on shaping the lives of their students and the importance of considering them as whole individuals, rooted in their unique experiences and surrounded by families. The indispensable qualities of a good teacher Everybody knows that teachers not only do their teaching job. Teachers and educators serve much more than that. Their passion transcends to being able to offer the necessary support and help to every student and family who needs it.  A good teacher has these 10 indispensable qualities to fulfill excellence in all aspects that involve teaching practice and support. 1. Empathy : A good teacher is characterized by a genuine understandi...

In the dynamic world of education, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. Many of these challenges are hard enough resulting in stressful experiences, bad health conditions, and other feelings of burnout and dislike. The job that one day you committed with love and passion begins to break and leave you unmotivated, tired, and sick. Probably in a worse way than I described here. With all these situations we need to do something!  After living and experiencing all these difficulties every day in my classroom, I decided to reflect and make changes for myself,  my family, and the job I still love.  I concluded that it is my responsibility and only mine. I have the obligation of taking care of myself. I decided that the number one resolution for me as a teacher in this new year 2024 is to prioritize my health and well-being.  Teachers, your life is important. Your life matters! Teachers, your number one resolution in 2024 must be to prioritize your health and...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric disorder that primarily affects children and adolescents. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of disobedient, argumentative, and defiant behavior towards authority figures, such as parents, teachers, and other adults. This behavior goes beyond the normal range of oppositional and defiant behavior typically seen in children. In this last academic year (2022-2023) I worked in my kindergarten classroom with an ODD student. We experienced a wide variety of challenges but on the other hand a lot more moments of learning, understanding, growth, and love. I grew as a professional. I grew as a person.  I had to take time for me to learn and read about ODD to help and support this student and the rest of the group. Luckily, I count on a professional staff of multiple disciplines that was very supportive every day. All our efforts resulted in a student who completed the kindergarten grade with great progress and learning. It was no...

This whole year of virtual teaching will be remembered as the most challenging time (or close to that) for educators and administrators. Also, for students and families facing equal challenges. Those challenges resulted in learning a lot from ourselves and others. The coronavirus pandemic brought us learning and moments of reflection in all aspects that involve our lives. Even more, we need to be clear that virtual teaching and remote learning will remain with us. There were a lot of positive experiences in that! I hope that for each educator involved in virtual teaching, the experience had become as strengthening and empowering as it was for me. From here on, I am not the same teacher... I grew professionally, I got inspired, and I engaged better and more profoundly with my students and their families. That is something I'm going to continue practicing and being aware of. As a kindergarten teacher, I had beautiful and unforgettable moments with all students. I also understood each...