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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
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 UPDATE: Celebrate World Read Aloud Day; all-time favorite books
JANUARY 16, 2020 - PRE-K ALERT: NEW! Pyramid and ECERS workshops
JANUARY 8, 2020 - PRE-K UPDATE: Families of DLLs; Resources for diverse classroom libraries
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
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 3, 2018 - Are public school principals ready for Pre-K? This study says “no"
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”
NOVEMBER 1, 2017 - Last day to register for November 7 conference!
OCTOBER 19, 2017 - Please note: time change for November 7 conference
OCTOBER 4, 2017 - Factual vs. fantasy: which better helps young children learn?
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
July 26, 2017 - Will your students be stars in kindergarten? Here are 10 traits they need to develop
July 10, 2017 - Using Developmentally Appropriate Assessment to Inform Instruction, Pre-K & K
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
May 31, 2017 - Challenging Behaviors: Welcoming All Learners
May 17, 2017 - Using Developmentally Appropriate Assessment to Inform Instruction, Pre-K & K
May 17, 2017 - Embracing danger; picky eaters & behavior problems without play
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
