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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
How to Stay Inspired and Avoid Burnout as a Childcare Professional
"Avoid burnout as a childcare professional! Discover 10 strategies to stay inspired, prioritize self-care, and thrive in your role."
30 Critical Steps to Close Out the Year Strong in Your Childcare Center
"Ensure compliance, safety, and organization with these must-do tasks for childcare directors to close out the year strong!"
Sheika Petteway
Dec 30, 2024
From Hello to Goodbye: Building Connections During Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Set the tone for brighter days! Discover tips to create meaningful connections during drop-off and pick-up in early childhood centers.
Sheika Petteway
Dec 20, 2024
Why Early Childhood Educators Should Prioritize Training This Holiday Season
Give yourself the gift of growth! Save 15% on training courses this Christmas season. Use code XMAS at checkout. Valid thru 12/28/24.
Elite Team of Educators
Dec 17, 2024
Budget-Friendly, Festive Activities to Enrich Your Classroom This Holiday Season
Bring festive joy to your classroom with these budget-friendly, age-appropriate holiday activities for all age groups.
Elite Team of Educators
Dec 14, 2024
Right Here, Right Now: Responding Rapidly to the Children in Your Care
Respond rapidly to children with empathy and care. Comfort, listen, and stay aware to create a supportive, positive learning environment.
Sheika Petteway
Dec 8, 2024
Lights, Music, Action! A Step-by-Step Guide to Christmas Program Success
Plan a memorable Christmas program for your childcare center with our step-by-step guide for early educators and leaders!
Elite Team of Educators
Dec 5, 2024
Engaging Thanksgiving-Themed Activities for Teachers of Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-Age Children.
Discover fun, Thanksgiving-themed activities that bring learning and festive spirit to classrooms for infants through school-age kids!
Sheika Petteway
Nov 15, 2024
Supporting Young Children Through Separation Anxiety in a Childcare Settings
Ease separation anxiety in daycare with comforting routines, familiar items, and gentle support, creating a secure, welcoming space.
Sheika Petteway
Nov 12, 2024
Sparking Creativity through Educational Storytelling for Early Childhood Teachers
"Explore how storytelling boosts creativity, memory, and cognitive skills in young children. Tips & book picks to spark their imagination!"
Sheika Petteway
Oct 29, 2024
"Cultivating Compassion: How Early Childhood Education Shapes Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent Learners"
Children are constantly learning from their surroundings, especially in early childhood development, where a child's brain processes...
Sheika Petteway
Oct 24, 2024
Crafting Inclusive Classroom Environments
Promoting diversity and equity in early childhood education settings. Inclusion, we've all heard of it and talked about it, but how do we...
Sheika Petteway
Oct 8, 2024
Effective Parent Communication Strategies: Enhancing family partnerships for successful early childhood education.
As educators, we genuinely desire to begin the academic year successfully with our children. Our children are the main focus; we want to...
Sheika Petteway
Aug 7, 2024
Stepping Into Transformational Childcare Leadership
Within any school, strong leadership at the top is essential. A strong leader determines direction, daily progression, and how everyone...
Sheika Petteway
Jun 1, 2024
"Engaging Transition Activities for Preschoolers: Making Smooth Transitions Fun and Easy!"
Transitioning young children from one task to the next can have its challenges.
Sheika Petteway
Apr 4, 2024
Creating a Class vision board
Every child deserves an opportunity to explore their creativity and grow and individuals. Through a vision board project, you can touch...
Sheika Petteway
Mar 3, 2024
"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
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