When Teachers Learn Better, Children Thrive I expected that training would make me feel more prepared, and it did. However, I didn’t anticipate how much...

Why “Free” State Courses Cost More Than You Think I used to sign up for free state courses without a second thought. They met the...

From Frustration to Growth There was a time when “training season” felt like something to survive. I’d rush home, open my laptop on the couch,...

The Power of Practicals and Mentorship When I took my first ECE University course, I expected the usual experience: finish the modules, take a quiz,...

Beyond the Certificate When I first started in early childhood education, I viewed certificates as the finish line. They were proof that I had completed...

How Training with Role Play Changed My Confidence The first time I logged into ECE University, I expected the usual routine — read a paragraph,...

The Science of Retention in Learning Anyone can watch a video and click “next.” That’s not learning, that’s checking a box. The uncomfortable truth in...

Compliance vs. Competence Every teacher knows the feeling: “I just need to get my hours done.” You scroll through a state-approved course, pass the quiz,...

The Day I Froze in My Classroom  I’ll never forget it. Two kids started arguing during playtime. Voices rose. Toys flew. One started crying. And...

Why Most Childcare Training Fails Teachers When I first became a teacher, I thought training would help me feel prepared. Instead, I found myself staring...

Best Practices for ECE Classroom Setup featuring insights from Julie Spencer. She has 30 years of preschoolteaching and 12 years in Product Development with Constructive...

7 Ways to Design Early Childhood Environments That Truly Nurture Learning Discover 7 powerful strategies to design early childhood environments that promote safety, sensory development,...