From Looking to Doing: Helping Children Take the Next Step in Play
You’ve noticed how naturally young children move from one thing to another. They walk over, pick something up, look at…
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Teaching Children to Try Before Asking for Help
One part of perseverance that often gets missed is knowing when to ask for help. Not just asking for help,…
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When “I Can’t Do It” Really Means “I Don’t Know What to Do Next”
If you spend time with young children, you’ve probably seen how quickly they shut down when something doesn’t work the…
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Preschool Responsibility Activities That Work
One of the challenges with teaching responsibility at this age is that children do not always connect what is happening…
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Helping Young Children Understand Cooperation Through Stories
You read a story about teamwork during circle time. The children listen closely, the discussion goes well, and everyone seems…
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The Small Signs of Cooperation in Young Children That Adults Often Miss
When adults talk about cooperation in young children, the examples usually sound familiar: sharing toys, taking turns, and playing nicely…
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When Preschoolers “Won’t Cooperate”- What Might Really Be Going On
There are moments in the day when it feels like everything would run so much smoother if children would just…
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What Children Learn About People When We’re Not “Teaching”
Recently, I found myself thinking about something subtle but incredibly important: children are constantly learning about people, and not always…
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When Kids Notice Differences (And What to Do in That Moment)
If you spend any time with 3–5 year olds, you know how closely they observe the world around them. They…
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When a Child Starts Editing Themselves
Today I want to talk about something that rarely looks like a behavior problem, but quietly changes how a child…
