From birth to preschool years, before the young children become conventional readers and writers, children are involved in a developmental process known as "emergent literacy," a concept that was coined by Marie Clay (a New Zealand scholar) in 1966. During this stage, children engage naturally in unconventional literacy behaviors such as…

While the COVID-19 vaccines bring hope about the end of pandemic-related closures, leaders worldwide recognize that a fundamental shift has occurred in the way we work, live, and learn. Though we will always need brick-and-mortar schools, our "new normal" must include hybrid and virtual education options for students who do not have…

Digital cameras can be wonderful teaching/learning tools in the preschool classroom. They can record and document student development, make text-free cues for pre-reading children, and develop learning prompts for discussion. In this article, the author discusses tips on selecting the right digital camera. Above all, it is important to consider…