Posts by: Madelyn McConnell

Summer is more than just a break from school. It’s an opportunity for growth, exploration, and connection. For children enrolled in the school-age summer program, the partnership with Texas A&M University creates a powerful platform for enrichment and engagement. This connection has the potential to be impactful...

Collaboration in early childhood education is crucial for creating supportive learning experiences that benefits many stakeholders including children, educators, families, and the community. Collaborations strengthen community partnerships and provides a consistent support system for children’s development. By working together, educators can better support children’s individual needs, implement effective teaching strategies, and provide a more enriching and personalized learning experience.  ...

Connections are fundamental to early childhood education, forming the foundation for both developmental processes and the cultivation of meaningful relationships. From the earliest stages of brain development, children’s growth is shaped by a network of interdependent and interconnected relationships. These connections originate in the context of child development and are reinforced through responsive, reciprocal interactions among children, families, educators, and the environment...

EDWINNA’S RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese Ingredients 4 Tbsp. butter 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 tsp. ground mustard Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 5 1/2 cups...

In our early childhood classrooms, you’ll often see children deeply engaged in a variety of activities – building towers, exploring sensory bins, pretending to be animals, or asking endless “why” questions. These moments aren’t just playtime; they are powerful learning opportunities driven by your child’s innate curiosity and individual needs...