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| preschool teacher qualifications | 12/17/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I am interested in knowing what college degree a preschool teacher has to have. Is a 2 year ...
A: Thx for your question. I always advocate getting as much ECE education as you can. However, each ...
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| ponds | 12/15/2008 | Tonya |
Q: I have a group three year olds. I work at the day care center at a college. There are two ponds I ...
A: Hey Stephanie! First let me say...AWESOME theme! Here are some things that come to mind: Water ...
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| child having problems reading | 12/15/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: my 5 year old girl is having problems reading and i don't know what i should do i try with her ...
A: I am sitting here looking out at my window as we enter into a snow storm...I wish I were in the ...
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| language development | 11/30/2008 | Sue |
Q: My 4 year old daughter pronounces "th" sounding words with an "f" sound. I've had her checked with ...
A: Since you have had your daughter checked by a speech terapist, I would trust in what she told you. ...
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| Reading for my five year old | 11/22/2008 | Jackie Silberg...aka...Miss Jackie |
Q: Jackie Silber, My daughter, whose name happens to be Jackie, is five going on six (Christmas Day). ...
A: I understand your frustration but please remember that children develop at different rates. If you ...
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| Amazing Drawings from 2.5yr old | 11/19/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: I have just watched my 2.5year old son draw some reasonably perfect faces..... Seriously, I'm ...
A: This is unusual for such a young child....He may have watched his sister but he is controlling the ...
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| My shy 5 year old daughter | 11/17/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: My 5 year old is in Kindergarten this year and she is very shy.She was in Pre-K last year and it has ...
A: This is not as uncommon as one may think. I have been a teacher and I have had children who exhibit ...
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| Starting a Preschool in my home | 11/12/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I am 27 years old and have a BA in Elementary Education. I am about to start on my Master's in ...
A: Thx for your question. I would first contact your local Dept of Social Health Services, as they ...
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| education | 11/12/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: what is the best way to teach three year old
A: This seems like a homework question and a very broad one at that...but I will give you some ...
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| Pre-school Marketing Research | 11/3/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: Pam, thanks for the insights. Have you seen any research that illuminates how parents go about ...
A: Here is a copy of what I give my preschool parents to think about when they are at the investigation ...
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| 2 year old son..questions | 11/2/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: My son turned 2 the beginning of Oct. I have questions regarding his speech development, and if he ...
A: ..he sounds like he is doing well in his school--according to his teacher...if you are still ...
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| help!!!!!!!!!! | 10/22/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I just began a new job teaching the three year old at a childcare center, the teacher before me left ...
A: Good for you to take on such a challenge! To answer your question, I need some more info from you. ...
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| My son's preschool teachers | 10/8/2008 | Tonya |
Q: I have a bit of a problem. My 4 year old son is in Pre-K at a private preschool on Long Island, NY. ...
A: It sounds like you are doing everything right (not lingering, saying goodbye, etc). But you have to ...
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| coffee grounds | 10/7/2008 | Jackie Silberg...aka...Miss Jackie |
Q: I have been told by several early childhood educators that coffee grounds is an acceptable product ...
A: Michelle, I did a little research to answer your question as it was as it was entirely new to me. ...
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| EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS | 10/7/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: My 16yr old granddaughter in PA would like to know what High school and college courses she should ...
A: While she is still in high school, she should check out any neighborhood preschools that would let ...
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| Creative Curriculum | 10/5/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: I am a supervisor just adopting the Creative Curriculum for our special education preschool. What ...
A: Michelle, Your question has touched my heart! The Creative Curriculum is my very favorite and I am ...
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| lesson plans | 10/5/2008 | Tonya |
Q: I'm in school and majoring in education. One of my classes is language acquisition and emergent ...
A: Do you have any favorite children's books? This may be a good place to start. Here are some books ...
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| Early Childhood Education | 9/29/2008 | Tonya |
Q: What type of kindergarten is appropriate for children between 3-6 yrs?
A: Catherine, I would recommend a program that has a hands-on or learning through play approach. ...
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| 4 year old afraid to talk to kids and adults | 9/29/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: I was just reading another post about a father and his 5 year old daughter to shy to talk to aunts, ...
A: Read some responses here...I would talk with the doctor if I were you--just to get his or her ...
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| Advise to open the child care center | 9/25/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: My name is David and my wife wants to open her own child care center. Would you give me some advise ...
A: I commend you for what you and your wife want to do!! There is a lot involved with opening up a ...
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| Kindergarten | 9/21/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I wondered if you can tell me is going to kindergarten recommended for children and if so from ...
A: Boy, that's an age old question that has way too many answers to post here. For every person, there ...
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| Kindergarten | 9/20/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I wondered if you can tell me is going to kindergarten recommended for children and if so from ...
A: It really depends on the individual child. There is no magic formula. Some children are ready as ...
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| Wont talk | 9/20/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: My son will be 2 in Feb of 2009, and I've been reading everywhere that he should be saying at least ...
A: I would not worry...Here are some sites to check...children do develop differently...he is a little ...
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| Teaching while getting my AA in Early Education | 9/11/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I was wondering, is it possible to teach while obtaining my AA in Early Education? What options are ...
A: You are asking some very wise questions, as to get hired in the ECE field, you do need not only a ...
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| bilingual toddler in daycare and preschool | 9/9/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I have a question I hope you will be able to answer, and if you can't maybe you could direct me to ...
A: I totally understand your concern! I can answer based upon my observations of parents in similar ...
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| 4 year old - drawing ability | 9/8/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: I have a 4 year old boy. His drawings look like the typical 2 year old drawings - only squiggles - ...
A: I would not worry. I am not so sure if there is a typical kind of drawing for any age. I have some ...
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| 4 year old drawing... | 9/8/2008 | Sue |
Q: I have a 4 year old. I believe he is behind in his drawing ability. He still only draws squiggles. ...
A: I don't think you have anything to be concerned about yet. He probably needs more time to develop ...
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| sleep patterns | 9/8/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: i have a 2 year old that no matter what i try she won't sleep. always a bundle of energy. she may ...
A: I would definitely check with the pediatrician if you have done so so already..just to get a clean ...
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| Gross Motor Skills | 9/2/2008 | Sue |
Q: We are parents of a 32 month old boy. I have a question about his gross motor skills and pattern of ...
A: It sounds as though your son is just very shy (which is fine) and needs to build his confidence and ...
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| Obtaining a Degree in ECE | 8/6/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I am looking to become a pre-school teacher in the future. For now, I am wanting to get an ...
A: Absolutely you should be required to have some hands-on teaching experience with a Jr. College ...
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| Opening a Preschool | 8/2/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I am researching the possibility of opening a preschool. I would like to know where to start in my ...
A: Yes, it is sad, but true that many daycares and preschools are very sub-standard. I commend you for ...
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| childhood development | 7/29/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: My son is 3 almost 4. He wants to learn so bad. He is always trying to build things with me and do ...
A: Mark, How wonderful that your son is wanting to read! Feed that desire and you can do this in a ...
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| furniture for new three yr. old class | 7/23/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I will be setting up a new classroom for three yr. old special ed. children. I have experience with ...
A: Lucky you! How fun that will be! I have set up many classrooms and schools and it is a blast! You ...
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| my niece | 7/20/2008 | Cindy Caporaso |
Q: if a child is approaching 6 years of age, and still speaks mostly "gibberish"...what is the problem ...
A: I think it would be wise to get a professional opinion from a certified speech person. I am pretty ...
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| Extrememe case of Separation Anxiety in the classroom | 7/15/2008 | Tonya |
Q: I am one of 4 teachers in a classroom of 2 year olds that lasts from 9-noon 3 days a week. There is ...
A: Darla - a new baby at home does shed some more light on the situation. I would talk to Mom and make ...
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| Extrememe case of Separation Anxiety in the classroom | 7/15/2008 | Tonya |
Q: I am one of 4 teachers in a classroom of 2 year olds that lasts from 9-noon 3 days a week. There is ...
A: The good thing is that this little girl is comforted by you while her mother is away. But I can see ...
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| enrolling in early childhood education | 7/11/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I am a full time student right now interested in pursuing a career dealing with children. I am ...
A: I can understand your concern. This business is not one for making a lot of money- it's more for the ...
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| 4 year old wetting / pooping pants | 7/11/2008 | Sue |
Q: My niece, who I having been raising for almost a year now - turned 4 on 3.29.08. Has been attending ...
A: This is not unusual for a child of 4 to regress in potty training especiallly when experiencing any ...
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| potty training | 7/10/2008 | Tonya |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old boy who is potty trained. We have recently started him in a preschool ...
A: Often when there are significant changes in a child's life (like birth of a sibling or starting a ...
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| enrolling in early childhood education | 7/10/2008 | Pam Koons |
Q: I am a full time student right now interested in pursuing a career dealing with children. I am ...
A: First, you have picked a great profession! Congrats on that! Most private schools are very happy to ...
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