As an early childhood educator, you get to help children learn, grow, and meet new milestones. This also includes helping them work through normal developmental behaviors that may be inappropriate in a classroom environment. Biting is a natural, common behavior among toddlers, and it’s a behavior a teacher may notice among his or her students. […]
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Tips for Landing Your First Job in Early Childhood Education
You’ve successfully completed your college program, and now you’re ready to apply to your first job in early childhood education! As you’re looking to land that first position, keep in mind these tips from Ettel Feinberg, U-GRO Learning Centres’ Recruitment and Engagement Specialist. She shares her insights on everything from acing the online application to […]
A Day in the Life of a U-GRO Teacher
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! U-GRO has over 250 teachers who provide care, support, and education for our students through their hard work and dedication every day. Here is a little insight into what a regular day is like for a U-GRO teacher at one of our centers. Starting the Day Each morning starts […]
U-GRO Learning Centres Recognizes Our Teachers
For more than 40 years, U-GRO Learning Centres has been committed to hiring the most passionate teachers in Central PA! They are the reason that 96.8 percent of our students meet or exceed kindergarten readiness standards. While we appreciate all that our teachers do every day of the year, we especially want to recognize them […]
Preparing for Your First Job in Childcare
Are you preparing for your first job in childcare? Are you a new preschool or pre-K teacher leading a classroom of students for the first time? We want to help make your first weeks in your new classroom exciting, fun, and less overwhelming by sharing several early childhood education best practices that you can implement […]
Early Childhood Education Jobs Remain On The Rise
The rise in the number of two-income families and single-parent families and a growing focus on early childhood learning and child development are all playing a role in the steady increase of early childhood education job openings. Early childhood education is a growing industry where energetic, motivated teachers are in demand. According to research from […]
How to Use Music in the Preschool Classroom
As many people know, music has strong effects on mood and learning, making it a great classroom tool if used correctly. From helping children learn new languages to creating a good working mood in the classroom, there are many ways that preschool teachers can use music to their advantage. Here are just a few of […]
3 Tips for New Preschool Teachers
If you’re just starting out as a preschool teacher, congratulations! Teaching preschool is one of the most challenging yet rewarding professions out there, and you’ll be making a difference in a lot of young minds. If you’re feeling nervous about starting work, that’s perfectly normal. You’ll probably make a lot of mistakes at first, but […]
How to Teach Conflict Resolution to Preschoolers
Learning to resolve conflicts constructively without resorting to angry fighting is one of the most important skills any child, or for that matter any adult, can learn. At U-GRO Learning Centres, we take every opportunity to engage children in learning about social skills and interaction techniques, helping them to learn to express their opinions in […]
5 Ideas for Preschool Classroom Management
Preschool teachers are well aware that routines, schedules and clear guidelines are critical to ensuring that the classroom is effectively conducive to learning. When it is a teacher and an aide facing a dozen energized three- and four- year olds, one of the most important elements of a successful learning environment is proper implementation of […]