Why I Became CLASS Certified — And Why I Love Supporting Early Childhood Educators As a children’s author, former teacher, literacy advocate, and early childhood coach, I’ve always believed that the most meaningful learning happens through relationships, conversation, play, and connection. That belief is one of the biggest reasons I became CLASS certified in both…
When we think about early literacy, we often imagine storybooks, letters, or singing the ABCs. But did you know that one of the most powerful ways to build language happens in the simplest moments—like putting on shoes, washing hands, or waiting in the grocery line? Young children learn best through meaningful interactions, and everyday routines…
You’re in the grocery store, halfway through your list, when your toddler suddenly points toward a wall of bright, colorful cereal boxes. You glance up, and without much thought you say: “I see you’re pointing to the cereal boxes. There are a lot of different types of cereal that we can eat—some crunchy, some sweet,…