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2023

June 26, 2023 – PRE-K ALERT: Long Island RTAC’s Summer Series!
June 21, 2023 – PRE-K: How to reduce challenging behavior on the playground; picture books for ocean lovers
June 14, 2023 – PRE-K: Register now for a Children’s Museum workshop; Fabulous Father’s Day picture books
June 7, 2023 – PRE-K: Grants bolster help for bilingual children; summer reading fun!
June 1, 2023 – PRE-K ALERT: Long Island Children’s Museum Workshop!
May 31, 2023 – PRE-K: How grants support equity; picture books about technology and connection
May 24, 2023 – PRE-K: How block building supports math; books about how to treat animals
May 23, 2023 – PRE-K ALERT: Call for Conference Proposals!
May 17, 2023 – PRE-K: Why engagement in the arts is critical; the best picture books of the year…so far
May 10, 2023 – PRE-K: Learn about Reggio Emilia; picture books to promote friendship
May 3, 2023 – PRE-K: How to promote confidence; Summer Institute registration is open!
April 26, 2023 – PRE-K: What children with autism wish you knew; creative counting books that motivate
April 19, 2023 – PRE-K: How to use picture books to support language skills; celebrate Earth Day with great reads
April 5, 2023 – PRE-K: A pilot program teaches young children math; multicultural books for young chefs
March 23, 2023 – PRE-K ALERT: Summer Institute Registration Now Open!
March 23, 2023 – PRE-K: Why engaging the senses helps build proficient readers; spring-time stories and bunny books
March 22, 2023 – PRE-K: How to use the “Yes, and…” approach; books that celebrate the uniqueness in children
March 15, 2023 – PRE-K: How engaged childcare workers lead to healthy children; Lucky St. Patrick’s Day picture books
March 8, 2023 – PRE-K: How to use sensory experiences; picture books that shape geometry knowledge
March 1, 2023 – PRE-K: How to speak with children about skin color; picture books about making choices
February 15, 2023 – PRE-K: How educators can practice self-reflection; Black History Month picture books
February 8, 2023 – PRE-K: Pre-K study helps the case for more programs; Valentine’s Day books for little readers
February 2, 2023 – PRE-K ALERT: Workshop Proposals Wanted!
February 1, 2023 – PRE-K: Caring for the mental health of children; picture books to support SEL skills
January 25, 2023 – PRE-K: How technology can advance learning goals; picture books to celebrate the Lunar New Year
January 18, 2023 – PRE-K: How a 5-minute playtime activity can help children listen; picture books to keep Dr. King’s dream alive
January 17, 2023 – PRE-K ALERT: Summit Registration Extension!
January 11, 2023 – PRE-K: Why it’s important to step back during play; activity books for the cold season
January 4, 2023 – PRE-K: Why you should ask certain questions about winter break; board books about practicing patience

2022

December 21, 2022 – PRE-K: New workshops; Thank You!
December 14, 2022 – PRE-K: How to track SEL skill progression; holiday book gifts
December 7, 2022 – PRE-K: How to navigate Pre-K play; catchy number songs for children
November 30, 2022 – PRE-K: Why you should practice observational drawing; picture books to keep children warm and cozy
November 16, 2022 – PRE-K: How to create metacognition in Pre-K; picture books about giving
November 10, 2022 – PRE-K: How to teach with a trauma-informed approach; diverse poetry picture books
November 2, 2022 – PRE-K: How to become a behavior detective; purrr-fect books for Pre-K pet owners
October 26, 2022 – PRE-K: How to encourage belonging; counting books that explore big ideas
October 19, 2022 – PRE-K: How to be mindful of hidden distress; stories to get in the Halloween spirit
October 12, 2022 – PRE-K: Why one-to-one correspondence is important; purrr-fect cat books for children
October 6, 2022 – PRE-K: Mathematizing with magic cauldron books; why you shouldn’t miss the Pre-K conference
September 28, 2022 – PRE-K: How to support early math learning; exceptional books for the fall season
September 21, 2022 – PRE-K: How to prepare children for normalcy; books that teach honesty; meet the conference speakers!
September 14, 2022 – PRE-K: 3 steps to cultivate learning during play; books that will make school exciting
September 7, 2022 – PRE-K: Team-building games to start the new year; conference registration
August 31, 2022 – PRE-K: Tips for pronouncing and remembering children’s names; back-to-school read alouds; conference registration
August 24, 2022 – PRE-K: Meet our keynote speaker; start the year-stress free; conference registration
August 18, 2022 – PRE-K: How to help children manage anxiety; get children dancing!
August 16, 2022 – PRE-K ALERT: Free Webinar! Kicking Off the New School Year!
August 10, 2022 – PRE-K: Five questions to ask families; rainbow books that will add color to your new school year
August 3, 2022 – PRE-K: How Pre-K educators can individualize learning; three books highlighting small numbers
July 27, 2022 – PRE-K: Creative ways to welcome preschoolers; shark-tastic books for young readers
July 20, 2022 – PRE-K: How sharing behavior is connected to counting skills; books for children who love robots
July 13, 2022 – PRE-K: Outside activities that help children enjoy math; counting books that won’t make you yawn
June 29, 2022 – PRE- K: How to bring project-based learning to Pre-K; 50 tricks to help learn with nature
June 22, 2022 – PRE- K: How spatial skills affect success in STEM; books that promote healthy habits
June 16, 2022 – PRE-K ALERT: Call for Conference Proposals!
June 15, 2022 – PRE-K: Summer activities and free printables; why you should learn to play the ukulele
June 8, 2022 – PRE-K: Why community-building activities are imperative; picture books that celebrate fatherhood
June 1, 2022 – PRE-K: How to reduce stress over kindergarten readiness; why open-ended play provides a mastery of learning
May 25, 2022 – PRE-K ALERT: Summer Institute Registration Now Open!
May 18, 2022 – PRE-K: How to help children become problem solvers; why it helps to use co-regulation strategies
May 11, 2022 – PRE-K: How to use art to calm children; get little hands dirty with mud and math
May 4, 2022 – PRE-K: How to help children become writers before they know how to write; celebrate Mother’s Day with picture books
April 27, 2022 – PRE-K: How guided play benefits everyone; why math supports lead to gains for vulnerable children
April 13, 2022 – PRE-K: Why you should use sophisticated language in Pre-K; why play is endangered…and shouldn’t be
April 6, 2022 – PRE-K: Why Pre-K children should drive instruction; bun-tastic books for Easter fun
March 30, 2022 – PRE-K: How cross-area play can spark creativity; creative ways to use music in the classroom
March 23, 2022 – PRE-K: Seven ways to connect children with nature; how sidewalk chalk can bring us together
March 16, 2022 – PRE-K: Hotline offers peptalks from kindergartners; how animals can help reluctant readers
March 9, 2022 – PRE-K: Why educators should focus on small wins; great books for St. Patrick’s Day
March 3, 2022 – PRE-K: Why playful learning is the best way to teach; why masks do not hinder language development
February 16, 2022 – PRE-K: Why you should teach financial literacy; new brain research investigates whole-self play
February 9, 2022 – PRE-K: Three great SEL practices you can always use; why outdoor play is helpful
February 2, 2022 – PRE-K: How math books bring numbers to life; why reading the same book repeatedly is helpful
January 26, 2022 – PRE-K: Five ways to help preschoolers with math persistence; why children should live outside time
January 19, 2022 – PRE-K: How to help children celebrate one another; how sound and noise affect the way we learn
January 12, 2022 – PRE-K: Don’t miss out on winter seminars!; peacemaking tips for the Pre-K classroom
January 5, 2022 – PRE-K: Don’t forget! Register now for winter seminars; connecting with Pre-K children virtually

2021

December 22, 2021 – PRE-K: NEW winter seminar now open!; January workshops filling fast
December 15, 2021 – PRE-K: Don’t forget to register for Winter Seminars!; how laundry can help children learn math
December 8, 2021 – PRE-K: Registration for Winter Seminars now open!; how to strengthen connections between families and classrooms
December 1, 2021 – PRE-K: Get a sneak peak at the Winter Series seminars!; how educators can implement blended learning
November 10, 2021 – PRE-K: What we learned from ‘Best Practices’ conference; books that teach gratitude
October 27, 2021 – PRE-K: Don’t miss out! Register now for “Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K”; cardiorespiratory fitness leads to higher cognitive test scores
October 20, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Time is running out! Register now for “Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K”; how preschoolers can learn about science
October 13, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: How are Pre-K programs beneficial?; 8 hacks to help with wearing masks
October 6, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Print vs. Screen: Which is the best way to read?; how play helps transition to in-person learning
September 29, 2021 – PRE-K ALERT: Steps to prevent emotions from running high; how puppets can help with social and emotional learning
September 22, 2021 – PRE-K ALERT: You can now register for this year’s Best Practices Conference!
September 15, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Don’t miss out! Sign up now for “Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K”
August 25, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: How can you make ideas more memorable for children? Use gestures.
August 18, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: The importance of teaching social-emotional skills to preschoolers; free handouts and tree activities to help with exploring nature
August 11, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Get a grip! Why fine motor development is essential for Pre-K children
August 5, 2021 – PRE-K Alert! Time to Register: Best Practices for Pre-K & K Sixth Annual Conference
August 4, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: The importance of positivity in the Pre-K setting
July 28, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: How to support dual language learners in math; gender stereotypes may hold boys back from reading
July 21, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: How to teach antiracism to pre-k and kindergarten students; why counting builds knowledge
July 14, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Why messy play is effective; 10 non-fiction books that humanize mathematics
July 7, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: All students are scientists; playing outside improves a child’s health
June 17, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Pre-K–districts say what works on L.I. ; more free webinars this summer
June 10, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Early writing strategies plus what kids want to read
June 2, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: SEL resources; the importance of post-pandemic play
May 26, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Why we need a summer of play; promoting positive brain development
May 19, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: New study: Pre-K = better life outcomes; literacy tips for parents of ELLS
May 12, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Why going outside is so important for kids & outdoor science ideas
May 5, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: More funding for RTAC; what K teachers want kids to know on the first day of school
May 3, 2021 – PRE-K ALERT: You can register now for this year’s series of summer webinars
April 29, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Diversity still an issue in kids’ books; Do you qualify as a certified schoolyard habitat for wildlife?
April 21, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: K learners could be a mixed bag this fall; Is Screen-Free Week possible?
April 14, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: L.I. has funding for Pre-K and for the RTAC! And announcing this year’s Summer Institute
April 7, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Pre-K boosts math achievement; some games to get kids started
March 31, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Paper vs pixels when it comes to picture books; what’s a good toy?
March 25, 2021 – PRE-K ALERT: We could lose our funding for next year; please contact your legislators
March 22, 2021 – PRE-K ALERT: Please contact your legislators; our funding is at stake
March 17, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Thinking Pre-K-3; “soft skills” are really essential skills
March 10, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Resources for supporting DLLs; picture book biographies
March 3, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Keeping kids curious; why play matters this summer
February 24, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: An in-depth look at teaching vocabulary; play & reading readiness
February 17, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: How math and Pre-K add up; free resources for early ed
February 10, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Math for DLLS; Using picture books to combat bias
February 4, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: RTAC–what you need to know; winter scavenger hunts
January 27, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Children with disabilities aren’t getting help they need; tips for working with ELLs online
January 21, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: World Read Aloud Day; new resources from NYSED for EMLs and their families
January 13, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Talking with young children when the news is scary
January 9, 2021 – PRE-K ALERT: We’ve got webinars for you! Here’s the complete rundown
January 6, 2021 – PRE-K UPDATE: Resources for reading; tips for showing kids diversity is a strength

2020

December 30, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: No-cost Pyramid training plus tips on remote learning for Pre-K
December 16, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Why handwriting matters and other research highlights; new free webinars
December 9, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Roundup of free math resources for early educators
December 3, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: NAEYC issues statement on DAP; why friendship promotes learning
December 1, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: NEW! Free webinar series on anti-bias for Pre-K
November 25, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Distance learning; tips and tools; how many LI students are remote-only?
November 18, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Why UPK “won” on Nov. 3; early educators and remote learning
November 11, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Ideas for Children’s Book Week: New study on preschool advantages
November 4, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Secrets of remote Pre-K; tips for trauma-sensitive teaching
October 28, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Are screens changing kids’ brains? Ways to celebrate reading this fall
October 22, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: When “acting out” is a good thing; free webinars next week
October 14, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Taking STEM outdoors; upcoming free fall webinars
October 7, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Do masks stunt development? Tips for virtual Pre-K
September 30, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Helping kids in a crisis; myths about kids and the outdoors
September 23, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Free resources: child development screenings, outdoor lessons & more
September 16, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Our new book club; how to talk with kids about scary stuff
September 9, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Literacy month–webinars, book lists and tips
September 2, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Teacher tips for re-opening; aligning beliefs with practice
August 28, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: Ready, set, REGISTER! Here’s the fall line-up of free webinars
August 26, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Connecting during COVID; will your classroom be like this one?
August 19, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Re-opening without emotional distancing; remote learning resources
August 13, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: NEW workshops this month: Bari Koral, distance learning, family engagement
August 12, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: NEW! free webinars this month on remote Pre-K, family engagement
July 29, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: What kids can learn outdoors; study says preschoolers have missed out
July 22, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: STEM “quick wins;” kids vs teachers on favorite read
July 15, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: What SED says about reopening; free webinars on timely topics
July 8, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: “Reopen schools,” say parents and pediatricians
July 1, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Send kids outside! Helping students read emotions through mask
June 24, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Reopening/reimagining ed in NYS; using play to make sense of events
June 22, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: We’re announcing two new workshops for early ed leaders
June 18, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: NEW! Teacher-led workshops on distance learning Pre-K & K
June 17, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Math skills down & why we need to worry; resources for talking about race
June 10, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Resources for talking about race; new NYS guidelines for child care and day camps
June 4, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Family engagement toolkit, new Early Learning Guidelines
May 27, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Birds, bugs and barefoot–taking learning to backyards
May 21, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Flat teachers are going places; activity ideas for every day
May 13, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: What keeps NY families up at night; do we need more outdoor learning
May 7, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: NEW! Navigating COVID-19: Free conversations with experts
May 6, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Children’s book week; conversations for early educators
April 29, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Things may be a lot different when schools reopen
April 24, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: NEW! Child care scholarships for essential workers
April 22, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Early ed and social distancing; kids afraid of masks
April 15, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Corona creeps into kids’ play; supporting vulnerable students
April 8, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: What teachers know that parents don’t; everyday learning
March 30, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: SPECIAL FOCUS on child care providers and emergency care
March 28, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: Please call or email your legislators; our funding is at stake
March 25, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: What LI teachers are doing now; tips for making videos
March 18, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Free resources for at-home learning
March 11, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: The Count explains the census; STEAM
March 4, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: “No such thing as online preschool;” Advocating for Pre-K funding
February 26, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Free NYS brief on play; Read Across America
February 24, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: New Leadership Initiative offers free events, book groups & more
February 19, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Rethinking relationships with boys: are we wasting art materials?
February 12, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Is play disappearing? or making a comeback? Plus: Pre-K & kids’ health
February 5, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Hands-on play and writing; 50 best books for K
January 29, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: What’s hot in literacy; 10 benefits of block play
January 22, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Tear up that behavior chart; why other systems work better
January 16, 2020 – PRE-K ALERT: NEW! Pyramid and ECERS workshops
January 16, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Celebrate World Read Aloud Day; all-time favorite books
January 8, 2020 – PRE-K UPDATE: Families of DLLs; Resources for diverse classroom libraries

2019

December 18, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: Diverse classroom libraries; 3D shapes matter, too
December 11, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Family engagement from birth; let’s dance!
December 5, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: For some kids, It’s not a happy holiday; surprising news about moms and tears
November 27, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: Picture book month; no more bad weather
November 21, 2019 – Pre-K ALERT: Registration now open for series on gender, sexuality & family
November 20, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: New SED videos on play in Pre-K & K; learning & laundry
November 13, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: How screens stunt kids’ brains; does “success” kill kindness?
November 7, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: Is earth already ruined? Talking to kids about climate change
October 30, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Dramatic play vs Halloween costumes–what’s the difference?
October 23, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Teaching kids discussion skills; why blocks matter for math
October 17, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Keys to Pre-K success; how play helps kids express emotions
October 10, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Grants for kindergarten transition projects; what’s needed to sustain Pre-K gains
October 3, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Kids need more outdoor time; more movement, say studies
September 25, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: New state standards for K; Pre-K to K transitions
September 11, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Rx for Kindergarten readiness—pediatricians, families and school
September 5, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: New state pre-k grants; what teachers wish parents knew
August 28, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Best practices for teaching phonics; “the knowledge gap”
August 22, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE; How to explain to parents what’s developmentally appropriate
August 14, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: New Pre-K standards from NYSED; a how-to for backyard funerals
August 7, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Books kids choose; doctors’ reading Rx; and more
August 5, 2019 – PRE-K ALERT: Psst–here’s a sneak preview of workshop line-up for “Best Practices” conference
July 31, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: STEM or Pseudo-STEM? Why writing by hand still matters
July 25, 2019 – PRE-K ALERT: “Every Child Deserves Pre-K”– new funding for Pre-K support
July 17, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Re-thinking recess bans; mini-grants and more
July 11, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Rules of friendship for preschoolers; what’s wrong with sticker charts
July 3, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Mini-grants for K transition; early ed videos teachers loved
June 26, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Diversity–on L.I. and in the books we read to kids
June 19, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Resolving conflicts, talking with DLLs–and why that classroom clock matters
June 17, 2019 – Pre-K ALERT: Registration now open for November 5 conference
June 13, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Creating an inclusive classroom; why spatial skills matter
June 5, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Schedules, screens & Summer Institute
May 29, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Dump the worksheets and get kids moving–here’s why
May 22, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Why danger makes kids safe; Pre-K helps generations
May 15, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Are some Kindergarteners “doomed”; time to learn outside
May 8, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Pre-K impact in Wyandanch; playing in the rain
May 1, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Stricter screen time guidelines; ideas for screen-free week
April 10, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Good news! Grant for K transitions; funding for RTAC
April 8, 2019 – Pre-K ALERT: Sign up now for Summer Institute
April 3, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Do you WOYC? When print trumps digital
March 27, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Guidance from NYSED on SEL; what kids want to read
March 25, 2019 – PRE-K ALERT: Please help us get state support for Pre-K programs
March 21, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: The gender-inclusive classroom; why drawing beats writing
March 13, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Sign up for Summer Institute; stretching Pre-K conversations
March 6, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Is it wrong to talk about bullying in Pre-K? Kids doing chores
February 27, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Bullying and depression in Pre-K; why naps matter
February 15, 2019 – PRE-K ALERT: LI leaders call for Pre-K funding; Newsday says we’re lagging behind
February 13, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Who are the characters in your picture books? Easy ideas for SEL
February 6, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Using children’s books to tackle topics of race and other differences
January 24, 2019 – PRE-K ALERT: Sign up now for workshop on read-alouds & literacy
January 23, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Transitions, sitting still and anxiety–can we do things differently?
January 16, 2019 – Pre-K UPDATE: Lasting benefits of Pre-K; emoji “literacy”
January 9, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Unlocking the power of read alouds; what about “book deserts”
January 3, 2019 – PRE-K UPDATE: Phonics faux pas and literacy essentials

2018

December 19, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Rx for reading gaps, DLLs, screens–what’s new from the experts
December 12, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: LI district gets Pre-K $$; Technovoidance, trauma and SEL
December 6, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Register now for literacy, ECERS; homework you’ll love to assign
November 28, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: What experts are saying about screens and learning
November 21, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Absolutely “mathical”–best bets for early learners
November 14, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Why arts are a plus and what’s wrong with homework in K
October 31, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Looking for picture books? Here’s where to find recommendations
October 24, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: What reduces behavior issues–common sense, drumming, nature?
October 17, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: LI districts get in line for state Pre-K grants; 5 elements of quality Pre-K
October 11, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: 50 ideas for early literacy; communicating with parents about child development
October 3, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: ‘mean” kids; work refusal and other real-life problems
September 26, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: New Pre-K funding; Scaffolding with Storybooks
September 21, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Only 1 week left for “early bird” conference registration!
September 20, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: New state Pre-K grant; join us for conference call Oct. 1
September 13, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Social-emotional skills; 3 essential practices; resources from SED
September 5, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: It’s never “just play”–Support from Dr.’s, school leaders, NAEYC
August 29, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: All about back-to-school–your library, circle time & talking about disabilities
August 28, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Your chance to place an ad in our conference program
August 22, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Who should you ask for help? Books to start the year off strong
August 15, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: 5 unique book lists; decluttering your classroom library
August 8, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Advice from kindergarteners, plus doctors’ orders: go to a park!
August 1, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: The challenge of multilingual preschoolers; NYSED resources
July 30, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Announcing workshops for Nov. 6 conference; register now
July 25, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: ECERS training–no fee; mobile devices and social interactions
July 18, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Blocks, marshmallows, and what parents want–new research in early ed
July 17, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: FREE training in Pyramid Model; ECERS
July 5, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Creativity, “scary” super hero play and summer statistics
June 6, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Is 30M word gap a myth? Why today’s kids can’t see
May 31, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: What’s “just right” for 4 yr olds? Plus advice from an evolution scholar
May 29, 2018 – Early Bird pricing expires Friday! Sign up now for Two-Day Summer Institute
May 23, 2018 – K-3 teachers support Pre-K; moving to learn
May 9, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Book vending machines; kids’ and teachers’ reading faves
May 8, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: We want YOUR best practices! Be a speaker on Nov. 6
May 2, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Screens: Thumbs down from teachers–but not from Mom & Dad
May 1, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Registration open for Nov. 6, 2018 “Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K”
April 25, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: 3 daily “to do’s” that turn kids into readers; Children’s Book Week
April 18, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Guided play plus a new take on classroom conversations
April 13, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Unique workshop lets you observe Pre-K students outdoors
April 11, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Ready for Work Together Wednesday? Learning barefoot?
April 9, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Registration now open for Two-Day Summer Institute
April 4, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Screens, speakers and smartphones–what’s the impact?
March 28, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Parkland & young children; why conversations matter
March 21, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: “Risk-enhanced” play? Outdoor Pre-K? Get the scoop on trends
March 19, 2018 – Pre-K ALERT: Register now! Science & LICM; nature explore classroom
March 14, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Six keys to STEM success; rundown on self-regulation research
March 7, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Free science lesson plans–and why they matter in Pre-K
February 28, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Ooey gooey oobleck and more–it’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday
February 14, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: You need to know about Baby PISA; Docs for Tots
February 7, 2018 – Pre-K UPDATE: Mindfulness is transforming behavior; workshops of interest
January 31, 2018 – World Read Aloud Day is tomorrow; show us how you read aloud and win a prize
January 26, 2018 – Announcing our spring 2018 line-up of workshops
January 24, 2018 – World Read Aloud Day is next Thursday, February 1! Here are free resources to help you celebrate
January 18, 2018 – “Your child’s preschool teachers may be the most important educators she’ll ever have. So why do they get paid the least?”
January 10, 2018 – Don’t keep kids inside all winter! Playing in the snow has special benefits, says this expert
January 3, 2018 – Are public school principals ready for Pre-K? This study says “no”

2017

December 20, 2017 – The evidence keeps piling up: Pre-K is powerful when it’s high-quality
December 13, 2017 – “We are here today to declare we want Pre-K for all our students on Long Island”
December 6, 2017 – Favorite teacher leaves? Best friend moves? Ten tips for helping children cope with unwelcome changes
November 29, 2017 – “Math predicts reading; reading does not predict math”–why a Stanford professor is pushing for more math in Pre-K
November 22, 2017 – Why does Pre-K “rock”? Watch what your fellow LI teachers have to say in this short video
November 15, 2017 – “We believe every four-year-old should have the option of Pre-K”–NYS Education Commissioner, MaryEllen Elia
November 1, 2017 – Last day to register for November 7 conference!
October 30, 2017 – Registration for our full-day conference will end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1: Only three days left to sign up!
October 25, 2017 – Only seven days left to register for our full-day conference just for early educators; don’t be left out!
October 19, 2017 – Please note: time change for November 7 conference
October 11, 2017 – Just announced! New York State Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia will speak at November 7 conference
October 4, 2017 – Factual vs. fantasy: which better helps young children learn?
September 28, 2017 – For: Pre-K administrators, including principals and coordinators, preschool directors and other practitioners
September 27, 2017 – One Island Giving Day on Thursday, October 26–a unique opportunity to support our Long Island nonprofits
September 26, 2017 – You may qualify for a reduced registration fee for our Island-wide conference, featuring nationally known speakers
September 20, 2017 – Eight reasons a physical therapist says working on a vertical surface is important for four-year-olds
September 13, 2017 – Seven things to remember about preschool math
September 12, 2017 – Here’s your chance to hear national early education experts
September 6, 2017 – The Hurricane Harvey Book Club; Read-alouds for children whose lives have been disrupted by disaster
August 30, 2017 – “Cramming” for Kindergarten: Can a one-month program replace quality Pre-K?
August 23, 2017 – Here’s why a “decoration blitz” is bad for kids
August 16, 2017 – New study: Parents don’t prioritize unstructured play and don’t understand its benefits
August 9, 2017 – This is a report your students’ parents need to see–a rundown on “the state of play” these days
August 2, 2017 – New research from Rauch Foundation: When it comes to children, we’re not spending our money where it matters
July 26, 2017 – Will your students be stars in kindergarten? Here are 10 traits they need to develop
July 19, 2017 – “Is cute the enemy of quality?” — Karen Nemeth weighs in on Developmentally Appropriate Practice
July 12, 2017 – “Naturalizing” your learning environment can reduce ADD, improve eyesight, encourage creativity–and more
July 10, 2017 – Using Developmentally Appropriate Assessment to Inform Instruction, Pre-K & K
July 5, 2017 – What happens to language development when parents “outsource” talking to electronic toys?
July 5, 2017 – Registration for “Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K”
June 22, 2017 – Sesame Street is for teachers, too Free online course “Make Believe With Math”
June 15, 2017 – “Free Play or Flashcards?” New York Times headline riles early education community
June 7, 2017 – Not just “soft skills”–a new white paper sums up what’s known about social-emotional learning
May 31, 2017 – Challenging Behaviors: Welcoming All Learners
May 24, 2017 – Do you know the truth behind preschool suspensions? These four facts set the story straight
May 17, 2017 – Embracing danger; picky eaters & behavior problems without play
May 17, 2017 – Using Developmentally Appropriate Assessment to Inform Instruction, Pre-K & K
May 10, 2017 – This week: count on your fingers: go outside; explain play
May 3, 2017 – No sitting still, the scoop on scribbling and other news to share with parents
April 26, 2017 – Why Pre-K = healthier kids & valued employees later on
April 24, 2017 – Speaker line-up for “Challenging Behaviors”–don’t miss out!
April 20, 2017 – Last free workshop, nature literacy and more
April 12, 2017 – “Play-based” doesn’t mean we shouldn’t teach; poems in Pre-K
April 5, 2017 – Why preschool shouldn’t be “school”; nature literacy
April 4, 2017 – Registration open for “Challenging Behaviors: Welcoming All Learners”
March 29, 2017 – Why big body play promotes literacy & “the movement movement”
March 27, 2017 – Literacy workshops just for Pre-K & K; sign up now!
March 22, 2017 – “Creation Station,” “Tasty Tuesday” and more free resources
March 16, 2017 – Watch our video on the importance of Pre-K
March 15, 2017 – New Pre-K’s in the fall; but state funding still not in the cards for Long Island
March 13, 2017 – Seats have been added for our “sold out” free literacy workshop!
March 1, 2017 – It’s time to Read Across America: Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2
February 28, 2017 – Sign up now for the Administrators’ Networking Dinner
February 16, 2017 – Why is a personal finance website talking about Pre-K math?
February 9, 2017 – Is your classroom design the root of challenging behaviors?
February 1, 2017 – What successful kindergarteners have in common; transition checklist
January 25, 2017 – Help with dual language learners; tips for kids
January 18, 2017 – Tips for difficult talks with parents; why Mom and Dad just don’t understand
January 13, 2017 – Seats still available; Free workshop on dual language
January 11, 2017 – P-L-A-Y: our favorite four-letter word
January 10, 2017 – NEW Sat. a.m. workshop with teacher/author on Mar. 25
January 4, 2017 – Making feathered friends; why “general knowledge” matters

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