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Crawling... Just Cute or Something Critical?

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · 9d

New from Debra Pierce: www.bamradionetwork.com/crawling-jus... #earlychildhood #parenting

Crawling is often seen as a simple milestone—a brief transition between sitting and walking. Yet, developmental specialists increasingly recognize it as a critical stage in a child’s physical, neurolo...

Four Myths About Early Childhood Education -- Debunked!

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · 21d

NEW VIDEO ALERT! In this video, I talk about four common myths in early childhood education that I’ve encountered as an educator—and why it’s so important to challenge them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvhD... #ECE #earlyed #AskingWhatIf

Making the Case for Play When Everyone's Asking for Academics

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Sep 11

New video alert! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nG_... #ece #earlyed #play #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf

How to Handle Movement in the Classroom Without Losing Your Mind

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Sep 8

I think the drop off in intrinsic motivation is also a result of the education system. Between grades, gold stars, and pizza parties for reading books, there are far too many rewards teaching kids it's all about extrinsic motivation!

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here's the 1st in a series of videos I'm planning. I want to offer info and advice for early childhood educators seeking joyful, movement-rich learning!

#ece #play #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmyX...

Feeding Futures: How Child Care Programs Promote Healthy Eating at Home

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Sep 3

The fastest growing age group for childhood obesity? Two to four!! When will we take this situation seriously? www.bamradionetwork.com/feeding-futu... #earlychildhood #childcare #AskingWhatIf

Child care responsibilities to families and young children to learn healthy eating habilts

How to Handle Movement in the Classroom Without Losing Your Mind

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Sep 3

When was it decided that school has to be a joyless place and that "schooling" has to be miserable? Decision makers clearly aren't following the research, so they must be abiding by those beliefs. Sigh.

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 28

I've decided to start putting my YouTube channel to use again! Here's the first in what I plan to be a series offering tips and info I hope will be helpful to #ECE teachers! #play #WhyPlay

youtu.be/PmyXCk1ycpg?...

YouTube video by Defending the Early Years

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Dennis Goris @dennisgoris.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 21

Excited to share my interview for the Defending the Early Years podcast! Host Kisha Reid & I have a wonderful conversation about the need for #play in #earlychildhood! #ECE #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiFP...

EP 31: Why Play?

Peter Greene: Why Is it Controversial to Welcome Everyone in a Public School Classroom?

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 21

#edchat

Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · Aug 21

Peter Greene: Why Is it Controversial to Welcome Everyone in a Public School Classroom? dianeravitch.net/202... @dianeravitch.bsky.social @palan57.bsky.social

In this post, Peter Greene continues his coverage of a teacher in West Ada, Idaho, who got into trouble for putting up a poster that showed different colored hands in the air and said “Everyo…

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's sad how long ago some of these brilliant observations were made...and how little has changed since then.

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm cracking up! I should have seen that ending coming, but I didn't! 😆

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎉 New course drop!
Let’s Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE is live!
Big energy isn’t a problem—it’s potential. Learn how movement supports learning, connection, & joy.
Let’s rethink what learning looks like! 💥
raepica.teachable.com/p/let-s-get-... #ECE #BigBodyPlay #WhyPlay

Let's Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE!

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 6

I'm so envious! 😆

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 5

Sharing a snippet of the purpose that fuels my work with early childhood educators! This one’s about the journey behind Why Play? It’s a glimpse into the questions, experiences, and convictions that shaped the book – and why it matters now more than ever. #ECE #earlyed #WhyPlay
youtu.be/bOCHB_lRNAw

Why Play?

YouTube video by rae

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 5

YES!!!

Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 4

Sorry to be so late getting back to you, Tisha! I was away from the computer for a while. To answer your question: I've been told that parents are reading What If Everybody Understood Child Development. Even tho written for teachers, they're getting something from it. Hope that helps!

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Aug 4

#edchat #AskingWhatIf

Nancy E. Bailey @nancyebailey.bsky.social · Aug 4

Reminder why interactions with teachers are and will continue to be better than kids facing screens. #EduSky #Learning nancyebailey.com/2022/04/19/1...

101 Reasons Why Interactions in Classroom Settings are Better than Teacherless Online Instruction - Nancy Bailey's Education Website

Students learn from each other when given opportunities to interact in small classroom settings under the direction of well-informed, qualified teachers. Teacherless online programs where children fac...

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Jun 24

🎉 Educators → Authors
Enrollment is open for the final Become an Early Childhood Author!
You’ll get 5 essential steps to get started with clarity, confidence, & purpose.
It’s your story. Time to share it!
📝 Enroll now → raepica.teachable.com/p/become-an-... #ECE #earlyed

Become an Early Childhood Author-6

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Jun 11

Just learned that in honor of International Day of Play, Teachers College Press is offering a 20% discount -- today and tomorrow -- on my book, Why Play? WOOHOO!
www.tcpress.com/why-play-978... #ECE #play #WhyPlay
Use code DAYOFPLAY

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Rae Pica @raepica.bsky.social · Jun 11

From educator Laura Roush: www.bamradionetwork.com/the-problem-... #ECE #play #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay

The Problem with Early Education in the U.S.: Where Did Play Go?

When you think back to your fond memories of early childhood, do you remember the thrill of discovery, or do you remember worksheets? For too many children in the United States, their first introducti...