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You may be wondering who is going to be August’s guest speaker…wonder no more. This month, I chose to highlight Mr. Fun because his passion is to teach others to have fun. He’s a true kid at heart! His programs
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When you read the title of this post, you probably thought of the MN Twins, but this post is actually about the MN Twin Study. The July guest speaker is DCTC’s own Nicole Meuleman. Click HERE to learn about being a twin
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And the May guest speaker is… Jason Kotecki, known as “The Champion of Childhood,” is an engaging speaker, entertaining author, and creator of the internationally known comic strip, Kim & Jason. He is widely
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Here’s a sneek peak message from our May Guest Speaker: Chalk certainly embodies the spirit of childhood. Perhaps it’s the memories associated with school, with chalkboards being the #1 visual aid for teachers
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This week’s early childhood radio segment with Rae Pica explores intentional teaching and finding the balance between teacher-directed & child-directed activities. Professionals explain the nuances and implications and
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Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? Therefore, I’d like to invite you to visit the Speakers page and listen to Sue Pederson, Licensed Psychologist at Fraser Child and Family Center. Since 1935, Fraser has
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Cindy Croft from CICC has an announcement to share with you about an event at the Center for Inclusive ChildCare. Click to listen Event Announcement or go to Professional Guest Speakers and scroll down to Cindy Croft.
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I’m excited to announce this month’s professional guest speaker… Bryan Nelson from MenTeach. MenTeach was started in 1979 in Minnesota, United States to increase the number of men working with young children.
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Have YOU checked the BLOGROLL lately? Do you know what it is or where to find it? On my blog main page, over on the right, you see PAGES, ARCHIVES, CATEGORIES and then BLOGROLL. The blogroll is a section that automatically
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Did you know that it is Child Life Month? In recognition of Child Life Month and our newest degree program here at DCTC, I’d like to spotlight this month’s professional guest speakers on Child Life! Please visit
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This month, I’d like to invite you to listen to Karen King Early Childhood Family Education teacher and Early Childhood Screening Coordinator, ISD 197.
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This month’s guest speaker is Dr. Judy Herr Professor Emeritus, Chair-Annual Early Childhood Education Conference, University of Wisconsin-Stout. Be sure to “tune in” for her podcast (click on her name above in this post
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This month’s guest speaker is Cindy Croft, Director, Center of Inclusive ChildCare. Be sure to “tune in” for her podcast.
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This month I’d like to highlight Shelly Brandl, from Fraser. You can access all guest speakers on the far right side of this blog under Professional Guest Speakers. Fraser Child & Family Center is a nationally
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Two new Guest Speakers are on this blog! JULY– Dady Pigeon, Dakota County Family Child Care Association AUGUST— Diana Sundwall, Infants Remembered in Silence Click HERE to listen!
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It’s June already and that means that it’s time for more featured guest speakers on this blog! Christina Schwartz, TEACH Brandice Camara, Big Brothers Big Sisters Visit the Professional Guest Speakers page to hear the
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With summer just around the corner, it’s important to review summer safety, especially for children. There are actually many topics when it comes to summer health and safety: Sunscreen, insect repellent, temperatures,
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Rae Pica has been a children’s physical activity specialist since 1980. She is the author of 18 books and has shared her expertise with many groups and advisory boards. As co-creator and host of Body, Mind and Child, an
