Our guests assert that  to  be more engaging and effective with students we need to connect to the various cultures of the students in our classes. They suggest that teaching to the culture increases interest, comprehension, and student achievement. So what does this mean in practice? Learn more...

The socially sensitive child presents a special challenge for those teaching and working with young children.  In this segment you'll get specific, practical and proven strategies to help engage and teach and draw out this special type of child.

There are a number of approaches to assessing a child's progress in early childhood settings. Some are formal and rely on a standardized approach. others are more individualized and rely primarily on observation. Our guests in this segment weigh in on the best ways to assess young children.

Children and classrooms gone wild. It's an early childhood teacher's nightmare. Most agree that it's superior to have children with good self-control, versus having to consistently and persistently manage a child's behavior. In this segment our guests offer proven strategies to help you create the best kind of control in your classroom—self-control.