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Benefits of Dramatic Play in ECE

The Impact of Dramatic Play in Early Childhood Education

Make-believe it or not, dramatic play has a big role to play in a child’s cognitive and social development. But what is dramatic...

Lauren Ambrosio

Nov 15, 2023

10 min read

Teacher working with preschool aged girl playing with blocks.

What is an Early Childhood Educator? (Your Career Guide)

Early childhood educators play a vital role in promoting children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development durin...

Nicole Krempasky

Oct 04, 2023

7 min read

woman and small child playing with an activity table on yellow background.

4 Roles and Responsibilities of an Early Childhood Education Teacher

Versatility is the hallmark of an early childhood educator. While working with children is challenging, it also offers regular r...

Des Sinkevich

Sep 20, 2023

5 min read

How to Become a Preschool Teacher

How to Become a Preschool Teacher (6 Things to Know Before You Start)

If you love kids and working with them seems like it could be fulfilling, becoming a preschool teacher could be the perfect care...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 12, 2022

17 min read

10 Reasons to Become a Child Day Care Provider

10 Reasons to Become a Child Care Professional [Infographic]

Love kids? Like watching them grow up and learn about the world? View our top 10 reasons to become a child day care provider.

Des Sinkevich

Jul 13, 2022

5 min read

Woman reading to four young children.

What is a Child Care Professional?

Child care workers supervise children in their care, taking time to make sure they reach developmental milestones, socialize, le...

Penn Foster

May 31, 2022

6 min read

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Early Childhood Education Teacher Sarah Helps Future Teachers Learn

Getting the skills you need for a career in early childhood education may mean you are already working in the field, or plan to....

Lauren Stash

Apr 29, 2022

5 min read

Two preschool-age children, both wearing yellow, playing with a toy

Write A Lesson Plan for Early Childhood Education

As a teacher, lesson plans are a vital tool you’ll use each day to make sure your students get the most out of their education. ...

Des Sinkevich

Feb 15, 2022

5 min read

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Early Childhood Education Graduate Thrives in Field

Izabella Suarez graduated from our online Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Program. Since then, she’s received a...

Autumn Granza

Jul 02, 2021

4 min read

How to get the education to work with children

How to Get the Education to Work with Children

Working with children can be a joyful, rewarding career, but it’s not enough to just like the company of kids or relate we...

Nicole Krempasky

Mar 25, 2021

3 min read

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Catch Up With 2013 Graduate of the Year De Janiera Thomas

De Janiera Thomas never imagined she’d accomplish as much as she has. In what she describes as a dark time in her life, De...

Autumn Granza

Dec 07, 2020

4 min read

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How to Succeed as an Introverted Early Childhood Education Teacher

Early childhood educators must be able to work in a high-energy, attention-demanding environment. For introverted teachers, the ...

Penn Foster

Nov 29, 2016

3 min read