I just spent a couple of days going to seminars at the National Association of Education for Young Children conference here in Dallas.  WOW!  It was so awesome to get to hear from some of the greatest early childhood educators!  It was also fun to meet people from all over the nation that are wanting to do what is best for young children.

What I learned or at least was reminded of:

Play is the most important activity your child can do!

Teachers need to set up a good learning environment, and get out of the way so that the children can experience the learning.  The student’s experience is more important the teacher’s lesson plan.

Challenging parents and children are much more receptive if they know you are on their side and not on their back!

There are some very wise people in the early childhood field who care deeply about the education of children.  I still have a lot to learn!