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Gratitude: Why Educators Deserve to Pour Back Into Themselves
A heartfelt Thanksgiving message for early childhood educators celebrating gratitude, reflection, and growth — and a gentle reminder to invest in themselves during Elite’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday season.
Elite Team of Educators
Nov 19
"Breaking Barriers: The Impact of African American Pioneers in Education"
Today, I will discuss something that's really painful for me to write about. It's wild; there is so much history, yet little is being...
Sheika Petteway
Feb 18, 2024
5 Reasons Why Working with Young Children is Fulfilling and Rewarding
No other position is more critical to children's learning than their first formal educational experience. Research tells us that a...
Sheika Petteway
Jan 22, 2024
Mindful Games and Exercises for Fostering Self-Awareness in Kids
It's a term we've heard before - self-awareness. But what does it entail? Without too much jargon, self-awareness means you understand...
Sheika Petteway
Jan 18, 2024
Unlocking the Secrets to Consistent Motivation in Your Childcare Classroom
Welcome to the world of early childhood education. It's a rewarding role that goes beyond just caring for children. It means you have...
Sheika Petteway
Jan 8, 2024
Why Professional Development Training is Essential for Childcare Providers?
Childcare providers are professionals who nurture, support and teach young children. They supervise the child's development in education...
Sheika Petteway
Dec 14, 2023
It's not how you start but how you finish
Author Jim George states, "It's not how you start that important, but how you finish!" As another year ends, it's time to self-reflect on...
Sheika Petteway
Dec 8, 2023
Creating A Fun and Educational Outdoor Experience for Young Children
Children's strong drives to play and explore always serve the function of education, not only in preparing them for the social world but...
Sheika Petteway
Nov 27, 2023
Fun Activities for Children with Autism
At the root of questions about the most appropriate educational fun activities for autistic children is the need to understand that your...
Sheika Petteway
Sep 5, 2023
Elite Educational Enterprises Returns for Annual Recharge Early Childhood Educators Conference
Houston, Texas – Elite Educational Enterprises, a pioneer in professional development for educators, is eager to announce their highly...
Sheika Petteway
Aug 23, 2023
Staying Motivated While Pursuing Your Career In Early Childhood Education
You may have set your long-term goals and started on your journey. But suddenly, somewhere between your original plan and your ongoing...
Sheika Petteway
Aug 20, 2023
From Passion To Pushing
Let's discuss how starting something new give you an extra amount of energy to pull from. Initially, the idea of something fresh and...
Sheika Petteway
Aug 10, 2023
"In The Arms" Policy for Infant Programs
Infants need to be held often. Your arms should be "full" for the majority of the day. Infants should be held while taking a bottle, not...
Sheika Petteway
Jul 27, 2023
Mid-Year Cheer: Six Things to cheer about in July
July starts a new year for me because it's my birthday month. It's hard to imagine that we're already midway through the year. So if...
Sheika Petteway
Jul 6, 2023
Five Things To Keep In Mind As A New Preschool Teacher
The new school year is swiftly approaching. Those who have just embarked on an educational career as preschool teacher will confront...
Sheika Petteway
Jun 21, 2023
Keeping my ethical values as an early childhood educator
Most of us acknowledge the need for having strong ethical principles in the workplace, and even in society.
Sheika Petteway
Jun 13, 2023
Bloom Where You Are Planted
No matter where you are in your journey or what role you are in within your career, you should try as much as you can to gain experience and
Sheika Petteway
May 25, 2023
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