The Early Years Blog

“Read it again.” Those familiar words can be an invitation to notice learning we might otherwise miss. Each return to a favorite story or activity gives children another chance to...

As nature prepares for winter, we may find ourselves thinking about what comes next for our children too. But so much preparation is already happening in their ordinary days -...

When a child points toward the moon, sometimes they are simply asking us to look. We don’t have to fill every discovery with explanations or questions. A little time, our...

“What are they doing while we’re asleep?” One small question can open a whole world of discovery. Through stories, pictures, and play, we can follow a child’s curiosity about nighttime...

The same room can feel very different when the lights go down. When a child feels unsure, we can begin by listening, staying close, and exploring at a pace that...

As October’s evenings arrive a little earlier, familiar places begin to look different. A few minutes beside a window or on the porch can give us something new to notice...