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| Subject | Date Asked |
| daycare / preschool | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: what separates daycare from preschool? I opened a private faith based preschool 4 yrs. ago. We ... A: I am nost familar with licensing regulations in your state. To find this information out contact ... | |
| pushing | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a little boy who is three in august and every time at preschool he either pushes hits or ... A: It sounds to me like your son wants to fit in with the other children and he doesn't quite know how ... | |
| Pronounciation problems with my 4 yr old | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old (she will be 4 March 29th) that has problems pronouncing words with s, t, b, f, ... A: I don't what state you are in, but every state has a program that will evaluate children. In ... | |
| preschool teacher requirements | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have 4 children ages 9-4 and they go to a small Christian school. The school is looking for a ... A: The school should be able to tell you what the qualifications are for that position. So I would ... | |
| communication | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have 2.5 year old twins. They have been delayed in almost every major development. One of them ... A: Every state has a program that evaluates children from birth to three years of age. In Michigan it ... | |
| potty training | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: how do i stop my son (who is 10) missing the potty when he is weeing.should i rub his nose in it? A: Please do not rub your son's nose in it. That will not improve his aim. With the information ... | |
| Son having trouble sitting still at school | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old who is in his second year of preschool. Last year he was attending 2 days a ... A: Without actually seeing your son, this is a difficult question. But one of the things I noticed, ... | |
| Childcare education | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Im doing a project on the importance of early childhood education. Do you have any hints on what I ... A: I'm sending you the wikipedia site for Early Childhood Education, that will give you some ideas. ... | |
| pre-k readiness | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been a headstart teacher for 6 years. This year my three year old child will be attending ... A: From what I have seen with teachers having their own children in their classroom, I think it's ... | |
| earlychildhood education requirements | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I also have completed TECE 1&2 in Delaware i need to know if any of this qualifies me to be a early ... A: I am sending you the link to the State of Michigan website that lists the qualifications. They are ... | |
| 3 year old counting aptitude | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Our 3yr and 3 month old son is able to count to 10 by rote quite easily, and is on his way to 20 ... A: Tote counting is the first of the number skills to develop. Your son has memorized the numbers in ... | |
| what to teach my two year old | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My son was born 9/21/07. This puts him just short of two and a half years old. He knows his abc's, ... A: Sounds like your son is doing fine. But at his age the foucs should be on large motor development ... | |
| degree necessary for teaching preschool | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering what type of degree you must obtain to teach preschool in Michigan. Also, I live in ... A: I am sending you a list of the qualifications that you need to teach preschool in Michigan. It is ... | |
| Opening a Preschool | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: There is a major need for child care and preschools in my area of southern Indiana. I have a BA in ... A: The best place to start is with your state licensing requirements. Since I am not familiar with the ... | |
| Learning languages at early age | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are expecting a baby. I am American-born: my father is American, and my mother is ... A: You child is very lucky to have the opportunity to learn several languages. Infant's brains are ... | |
| Coloring within lines | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I am currently getting my AA in ECE and teach preschool. There seems to be a disconnect between what ... A: I agree with you. Being able to color within lines is not necessary for kindergarten readiness. ... | |
| lesson plan with puppet | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: our assignment is language arts lesson plan with a puppet for preschool age kids. my theme is bugs ... A: I found a couple of site that might help you. http://www.kinderplans.com/content.cfm?pageid=144 ... | |
| Program Director | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible in the State of Michigan to become the program director over two child care centers. ... A: I don't know of any reason why you can't become the director of two centers. But I suggest that you ... | |
| 5-year-old with multiple issues due to prematurity | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My son turned 5 last month. He was born at 25.5 weeks gestation and has been involved with ... A: My feeling is that he just isn't ready for organized sports. I suggest that you look into ... | |
| toddler | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old son who is very loving. He points to things of interest and loves to talk. I ... A: From the information you have given me in your question, I don't see anything that you should be ... | |
| Speach | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My grand daughter is going to 5 in April and I believe she needs more therapy than she is getting in ... A: Is your granddaughter attending a regular preschool/early childhood program or is she going to a ... | |
| How a teacher should handle speech impediments | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 5 years old and she currently attends an all day pre-k program at a private school. ... A: I do think that your daughter's story should be written as she said it. But I don't think it is ... | |
| Child Care Center | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking into starting a child care center in Miami, FL, though I have no child education ... A: I don't know what the licensing requirements are in Florida, but you can talk to someone or check ... | |
| language development | 11/30/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| 4 year old drawing... | 9/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Gross Motor Skills | 9/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 4 year old wetting / pooping pants | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Potty training my 3 year old. | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to potty train my year old daughter since she was just a little over 2. But ... A: I know it is frustrating, but not unusual for a child to regress with potty training. Especially ... | |
| lesson plan, classroom activities,budget | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: i am a preschool teacher, have an experience of 8 years in the field. i would like to have a budget ... A: Sorry but I can't help you with a budget for a preschool in India. I assume that since you have had ... | |
| Questions about ideas and planning for a 3yr old class | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I start Monday teaching my 3yr old daughters class. I was wondering if you could give me any advice ... A: The main thing you can do is to have fun and have lots of patience. Make sure they have time for ... | |
| my nephew | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: My nephew is six years old. He has a speech impediment. He does not know his alphabet, his numbers ... A: I don't think that this is something that I can help you with in answering a question. Learning is ... | |
| Preschool Writing Skills | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a very odd question, but I'm stumped. Can you give me any advice or techniques for getting ... A: Actually, this is an excellent question. Holding a pencil in the pincer grasp is developmental. ... | |
| upside down drawing at age 4 | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: One of the four-year-olds in my pre-school is quite advanced with drawing - schematic (people with ... A: I can't recall ever seeing a child draw upside down. But I don't think that at four years old it's ... | |
| "grandfathering" in a teacher with other country license | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: My friend is from Iraq.She is 67 and has been an assistant teacher in a preschool setting in ... A: I am sending you a web-site where you can find out the information you need. ... | |
| 2.5 year old behavior | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Our grandson and his mother recently moved in with us. He is out of control! He is constantly ... A: It sounds like you need more help than I can give over the internet. Your grandson sounds like he ... | |
| Shy 5 year old | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Our 5 year old daughter is extremely shy. She won't talk to any grownups (aunts, uncles, neighbors, ... A: It is normal for some children to be extremely shy. The fact that she is "opening up" at her ... | |
| Preschool writing skills | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: My three year old (who turned three Sept 07) started preschool two months ago. A few weeks ago, his ... A: You are not crazy and I would laugh too,except I felt more like screaming when I read your question. ... | |
| Potty Training Nightmare | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3-year-old daughter who has been an extremely difficult child to potty train. She is my ... A: You have tried just about everything that I would have suggested. Have you had her checked to see ... | |
| young 3's in a mixed 3-5 Head Start | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Help...I need some advice about implementing ideas with the threes that will engage them, thwarting ... A: You have my sympathy. I know it can be hard. First take a look at your room. Is it possible to ... | |
| 3-1/2-year-old boy does not play along with other kids | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Hello! My 3-1/2-year-old son is very excited to go out in the park when he see other kids playing, ... A: First let me reassure you that watching is just fine. Your son sounds like he is just shy. ... | |
| 2 year old and what he should be learning | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: My son just turned two at the end of July and I am wondering how to teach him letters, numbers, and ... A: I know it's hard not to want you son to get a head-start in learning. But he is just two and that ... | |
| Potty Habits | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Scenario: 5 year old daughter has been potty trained well over a year. As we sit on the couches ... A: I can understand why you are frustrated. I suggest that she have her used the bathroom right before ... | |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I am new to Early Childhood I just got a new job, I am very nerves about sitting up my classroom. I ... A: That is basically all the centers you need. Just make sure you have an open area to use for circle ... | |
| giving my child a head start! | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old boy. I really would like to give him a great start to his education. I want ... A: You have already started on his education from the day he was born, by talking, singing, and ... | |
| Is my son behind? | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old son. His motor skills are great; he knows shapes very well. He loves to run ... A: I don't think that you should be concerned yet. I am sending you a web site that lists language ... | |
| Potty Training | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old that I attempted to Potty Train about 3 months ago. We did a Potty Party and ... A: Your son is going through a lot of change right now, with the move and the potty training. And I ... | |
| my toddler | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old with diagnosed seach delay. She had therapy one hour a week. My question ... A: I found a really good web site that will your questions and give some good ideas on how to deal with ... | |
| my 3 year old | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: my daughter will be 3 in July, we want her to start preschool in September, however we don't know ... A: First I recommend that you find your state agency that licenses daycare centers. They should have a ... | |
| starting a day care cum academy | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I am very interested in starting a day care facility in california.I want to know what are primary ... A: Since I don't live in California, I am not familiar with their rules and regulations. I suggest ... | |
| Trying to potty train 3 1/2 year old | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: For the last 2 months I have been trying to potty train my 3 1/2 year old daughter. She goes to ... A: This is a difficult question, especially since I don't have any first hand knowledge of your ... | |
| Delay in speach | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old. She started to communicate with others with her baby language when she ... A: My advice would be to talk with her teacher and see what she thinks. She may know of some programs ... | |
| potty accidents | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: My son is 6-years-old and over the past couple of months he has regressed significantly in using the ... A: It is not unusual for children to regress after being potty trained for some time. But I have not ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old potty training | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I am very frustrated b/c my 3 1/2 year old has just started being potty trained (3rd week) and I ask ... A: This sounds like a typical potty training situation. Since she has just recently been potty trained, ... | |
| "Good" Behavior charts | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I am a preschool teacher of 18, 3.5 to 4 year olds. My question concerns Behavior Charts. My ... A: I agree with you. But I couldn't fine any sites to help back you up. The only thing I found was ... | |
| Potty Accidents for a 4 year old | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a four year old son who is having "poop" accidents every day, sometimes twice. He will not ... A: Sometimes when children are learning new skills, they are concentrating so hard on what they are ... | |
| more help | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Sue, My son is five years old and he has been in speach therapy for about 2 months. It was great the ... A: I'm not sure what you want to know. My opinion is that you should contact the principal of the ... | |
| 3 year old preschool | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: This week I am doing the theme "All about me" with 3 year olds. Do you have any creative ... A: That should be a fun theme. Take pictures of each child and ask them some questions about things ... | |
| Potty Training | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: Sue, I have a 3 year old daughter who will turn 4 in November. She has been potty trained for a ... A: This is not unusual. At your daughter's age she is learning many new skills. It's very common for ... | |
| opening a preschool | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in opening a preschool in Florida. I have just started investigating and need ... A: I am not familiar with licensing requirements in Florida, but I am sending you a website that might ... | |
| adding preschool to child care center | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I am in the State of Michigan and would like to know what the requirements would be to add a ... A: I am sending you the website on licensing requirements for Michigan. I don't think there are any ... | |
| Should I consider speach therapy? | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: My daughter is three years old and may have epilepsy. We are in the process of testing, but inspite ... A: Since you have some concerns about her speech, I would definitely have her evaluated. If she needs ... | |
| Language development | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: My son is 4 1/2 years old and I am concern about his ability to pronounce words. You can hardly ... A: This is a good time to have your son evaluated and begin speech therapy if he needs it. Especially ... | |
| Emotional concerns | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I am a foreign teacher in Asia, Taiwan. Teaching ESL to 3 year olds and very demanding Scott ... A: I certainly agree with you on this. This is a horrible way to talk to children. The only thing ... | |
| Daughter afraid of bugs | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: I'm worried about my 6 year old. This started last week when friend drove my daughter home from ... A: It sounds like you are doing the right things with your daughter. It is not unusual for children to ... | |
| language development/need for Speach therapy? | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: My son is a twin 32 month child. I know girls are usually ahead of boys in speach, however, his ... A: I think it would be a good idea to consult with a speech therapist. If your son does need some ... | |
| party ideas | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I have been put in charge of my 4 year olds Pre-K Christmas Party, do you have any ideas for the ... A: For an activity you have pre-cut Christmas trees or wreaths and let the children stick on stickers ... | |
| Ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities | 11/14/2005 |
| Q: Sue, I will like some ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities, I have a degree in ... A: I am going to send you some web sites with classroom themes and ideas. If you have a specific theme ... | |
| child development | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: My child is going to be 3.He knows A-Zalphaphets(recaconize),but hedid't say continously ,rhymzes ... A: I am sorry that I took so long to answer your question. Your son is very young, but he sounds like ... | |
| jobs in early childhood | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: Greetings. My daughter has a BS in Early Childhood and teaches preschool, but doesn't have a ... A: I am sending you a couple of web sites that will answer some questions for your daughter. Also do a ... | |
| multi-age classroom | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: How large is to large. I will have 16 children per class. What is your opinion on multi-aged ... A: Hopefully you will have help in your class. That's pretty large. I was thinking more like approx. ... | |
| multi-age classroom | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: What is your opinion on multi-aged classrooms for early childhood. How wide of an age range is ... A: Having children from 2 ½ to 5 years in the same classroom can be beneficial, if the class size is ... | |
| music | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: I have been in the field for 20+ years myself! I love it! I have a question about music. I know a ... A: This is an interesting question and I wish I could help you more. I did a lot of searching and came ... | |
| Licensing Requirements for Pre-K Programs | 12/20/2004 |
| Q: We are in the process of designing a public academy and would like to include a Pre-K program for 4 ... A: I am sending you the web site for licensing requirements. (I presume that you are in Michigan.) ... | |
| boosting confidence -preschooler | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Hello thanks for the informative answer, in response to your question is ... A: At this age most children (especially little girls) can only have one best friend at a time. This ... | |
| boosting confidence -preschooler | 10/26/2004 |
| Q: My daughter has just started pre-school, and I have noticed that she has started to be less ... A: I know it's hard not to worry, but I'm sure that your daughter will be just fine. Starting ... | |
| Starting a preschool/daycare | 9/26/2004 |
| Q: I am very interested in opening a preschool/daycare in the state of Michigan but do not know where ... A: I am sending you the State of Michigan's web site that has all the information you will need. ... | |
| Teaching my 3 year old | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: My daughter will be 4 in November and I want to start her on some sort of real educational program. ... A: You are right in wanting to get your daughter ready for kindergarten the year before. It is ... | |
| parents | 7/30/2004 |
| Q: Do you have any suggestions for helping parents calm down and accept their children at the level ... A: That's a good question and a hard one to answer. I can give you many reasons why children are not ... | |
| what should I be teaching her | 7/15/2004 |
| Q: I'm the mother of a almost 3 year old girl,(be 3 in August) she is bright, but as with all three ... A: Your daughter does sound like a bright child. But right now what she needs most is to play. How ... | |
| Adjustment Issues | 3/26/2004 |
| Q: I am hoping you can offer some insight and/or advice. I am a stay-at-home Mom to my 22 month old son ... A: Your son sounds like he is doing just fine. Remember, he's not even 2 yet. I think the problem ... | |
| potty training | 3/17/2004 |
| Q: my daughter is 15 months old,is it the right time for her potty training? A: Since children are ready at different ages, that's difficult to answer without knowing your ... | |
| classroom arrangement | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: I would like info. on classroom set up for 3 - 5 year olds. A: For a 3-5 year old classrom you need areas divided into centers: A quiet area for books. Add some ... | |
| How can the parents help the children develop their creativity ? | 2/27/2004 |
| Q: the children are so creative .I am wondering why they become rigid when they grow up . what the ... A: That's a good question. I feel that one reason there is a loss of creativity is too much structured ... | |
| potty accidents | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: Sue My three and a half year old daughter is still having accidents. I have tried every angle from ... A: Don't worry too much about your daughter having accidents. It sounds like she's going through a ... | |
| Nature V Nurture | 2/1/2004 |
| Q: I am currently studying for my NVQ level 3 in childcare, and am doing research into child ... A: Your research sounds very interesting. I definitely agree with the theory that both ‘nature' and ... | |
| Insecurity at daycare | 11/6/2003 |
| Q: today actually, and we are having a slight issue. He had delayed gross motor skills (trouble pulling ... A: Don't worry (I know that's easy to say and hard to do). Your son's separation anxiety is perfectly ... | |
| potty training | 10/6/2003 |
| Q: This Friday I am going for an interview for a Nursery Nurse position assisting the health visitor. ... A: Here are some ideas for you: Wait until the child shows some interest in potty training. This ... | |
| Pre-K Lesson Plans | 9/17/2003 |
| Q: I am a student majoring in elementary education, and I am participating in an adopt-a-school program ... A: What a fun lesson. The children will love it. Start off making sure that the children understand ... | |
| pets in preschool | 8/16/2003 |
| Q: I would like to know if there are any retrictions or rules about keeping pets/animals/dogs in a ... A: This was a good question. I'm not aware of any rules regarding having animals in the classroom ... | |
| Fulfilling lic. requirements in MI | 12/27/2002 |
| Q: I am currently a Case Manager for Disabled Adults. I have one baby and I am considering opening a ... A: I am sending you the website that has all the licensing requirements for the State of Michigan. ... | |
| Potty "accidents" | 10/22/2002 |
| Q: Sue, My 5yr old Megan has been recently experiencing more wetting "accidents". She's just started ... A: You are right, not to make a big deal about Megan's accidents. It is not unusual for children, even ... | |
| Our child won't try to print letters | 8/15/2002 |
| Q: Please help! Our five-year-old girl refuses to try and print her letters of the alphabet. She also ... A: For right now, I would suggest not trying to get her to print letters (or draw pictures). Writing ... | |
| language development | 12/4/2001 |
| Q: Our language is taught when children are very young because they can pick it up easier seeing as ... A: That sounds like a very interesting essay. I think it is very important to teach a foreign language ... | |
| respect for law | 8/31/2001 |
| Q: <P>Hello</P> <P> I am a student of psychology.I am planning to do a research on"the effect of ... A: I have some additional information that I came across. I was reading the July 2001 issue of "Young ... | |
| unenthusiastic learner | 8/7/2001 |
| Q: I have a very smart grandson wo is funny, outgoing, sociable, active and curious. He just turned 5 ... A: Your grandson is very lucky to have such a concerned grandmother. I am glad that you are willing to ... | |
| "wacky week" | 8/4/2001 |
| Q: A co-worker and I am in charge of "wacky week" in a few weeks and I am stuck for ideas on how to ... A: Wacky Week sounds like fun. I'm sure the kids will love the underwear hanging up. You could ... | |
Early Childhood Education
Answers by Expert:
Sue
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Expertise
I will answer questions in the area of Child Development for children ages two to five. This includes social, emotional, cognitive & language development, large motor & fine motor skills, behavioral issues, potty training and parental concerns. I can give ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities. I will also help with daycare/preschool policies. I can also help with licensing requirements for preschools/daycare, however, I am only familiar with the licensing requirements for the state of Michigan.
Experience
I have been teaching in preschools for 25 years. My main experience has been with children two to five years of age. The last 16 years I have been the lead teacher for the pre-kindergarten program.
Organizations
NAEYC
Education/Credentials
I have a B.S. degree and a teaching certificate in elementary education with a ZA endorsement (child development) from my graduate level classes.
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