Worthy Read Wednesday

Wow, it’s already Wednesday. Don’t forget Pittsburgh Public Schools is closed Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Here are a few worthy reads from our online newspaper “Building Digital Citizens” Fast 5 Gamechangers that REALLY Get Parents of DLLs to Engage! by KAREN N. NEMETH  Harvard EdCast: Keep It Deep and Simple BY JILL ANDERSON Take Action for Kids’ Digital Well-Being BY ELIZABETH GALICIA Fast 5 Gamechangers that REALLY Get Parents of DLLs to Engage! BY KAREN N. NEMETH  “Parents of DLLs...

Create a listening lab with Alexa

At C.C. Busy, I’m looking at ways to use Amazon Alexa to create a listening lab to deliver quality content to early learners (ages 3-6 years old) in their learning environment and with their families. A listening lab can be used in a variety of ways throughout the day to support early literacy learning standards. Broadcast music, podcast or skill to enhance large group activities. During small group activities, connect an earphone hub with earphones to listen to a book or podcast together. ...

Early Childhood Programs are “Sensitive Locations”

I love the diversity of Pennsylvania and recently I’ve been seeking resources for guidance about child care providers responsibility to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) request for information. A friend sent me a link to The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) that has been a wealth of resources. Many people are aware that immigration agents aren’t supposed to arrest and apprehend people at places like schools, hospitals, and churches. It’s...

All that jazz! Extending Early Learning Opportunities with Alexa

While facilitating “Introduction to Voice Assistants to Early Learning Environments” I use the book “Before John was a Jazz Giant” by Carole Boston Weatherford, Sean Qualls (Illustrator) to demonstrate ways to integrate technology to your early learning experience.   Here are a few of my favorite ways to play with technology in early learning.   Share the Goodreads overview reads with families via newsletter, text or print. Goodreads is an excellent platform to share what your reading with your families. An account is free, social sharing plug-ins are...