THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

 What role can parents play in early childhood education? Today’s parents are more involved than they’ve ever been with their children’s development.  Except, it seems, when it comes to preschool. Many parents drop their kids off in the morning while the teachers take over, and then pick them up at the end of the day without giving their learning much thought. To get the true benefits from early childhood education, parents need to consider how they can support what their children are learning throughout the day. The benefits of parent involvement Some of a child’s most important cognitive development happens during their preschool years. By taking an active role in the early childhood education process, parents can help ensure that their child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential. Parent involvement helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children and helps children perform better when they are in school. It is es

 Early childhood education pays off. During the first few years of a child’s life, 1 million neural connections are formed in the brain every second, making babies’ brains literally wired to learn as much as they possibly can. At a time when the brain develops faster than it ever will again, the inputs children receive from their environments and experiences are critical. But thousands of young children living in disinvested communities face an opportunity gap that hampers their healthy development, making it difficult to stay on track with their peers. By providing interventions and education from a child’s earliest years, we can ensure children don’t have the odds stacked against them. Research shows that high-quality early childhood education experiences and programs – like Educare – aren’t only good for children and families, but for our entire society, as dollars invested in early childhood education produce positive social and economic outcomes.

  Many teachers of young children will tell you they love going to work every day. Early education professionals have a real passion for what they do. They are 100% committed to their students and their families. They don’t tell you there are many challenges facing early childhood education. The most dedicated teachers can’t avoid difficulties when dealing with young children. There are some issues that even the most dedicated teachers can’t avoid. Current Issues in Early Childhood Education  Many of the current issues teachers of early childhood education face are not new. Some of them have been around for a long time. Some new issues come from things like classroom-related changes. We’ll start with the most obvious problem in the field of ECE: the pandemic. Long Hours and No Sick Days Just like a parents’ work is never done, the same is true for the teachers of early childhood-age children. When you consider the amount of paperwork early childhood educators are responsible for on top

Roles and responsibilities of an early childhood educator An early childhood educator can be a daycare teacher, preschool teacher, or assistant teacher who works with kids from infancy to about 6-8 years of age. Primarily, they’ll work in daycares, preschools, childcare facilities, and elementary schools. ECE teachers can also work in both private and public education settings, though the rules and requirements to be a teacher can vary in these different environments. 1. Looking for milestones The first role you'll have is that of a guide. It's your job to present exciting new paths to children and steer them toward success and away from harm. It's not always easy to keep a child engaged and interested. New teachers may struggle to find new experiences and activities to share with their students. Remember that encouragement leads to achievement. Listen to and observe children's learning and playing styles to uncover activities that resonate with them. Praise their posit

  Early childhood education (ECE) is the period of learning that takes place from birth to eight-years-old. Most commonly in teaching, however, it refers to the education of children between birth and kindergarten age – the preschool or “Pre-K” years. In these early years of infancy and toddlerhood, educational experiences – both formal and informal – are seen as fundamental to a child’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Early childhood education gives little ones the opportunity to learn, discover, and play in a safe, nurturing environment outside of their home. In ECE classrooms, children are encouraged to explore colors, letters, numbers, sounds, nature, art, and other topics, while simultaneously fostering curiosity and developing core motor and social skills.