Daytona State College Early Childhood Education

09/02/2026

08/29/2026

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Only 44% of Florida kindergartners tested “ready” on an early literacy assessment they took at the start of last school year.

08/27/2026

Reading tips by age from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

08/27/2026

Sometimes we think it's so important that they know their colors and can randomly identify them. The truth is, they must be ready to learn them. If you are teaching them about the colors, make it in a meaningful way. When the child is engaged in something they like, you could say, "You are using your blue crayon to color." That helps to reinforce the color blue and the child is able to make that connection.

This is so true for all aspects of child development! 🖍️ When have you seen an example of a child struggling to learn or develop a skill, but then they “got it” when they were ready?

08/27/2026

Great suggestions.

Instead of teaching kids to “watch their tone,” let’s teach them what to do with the big feelings underneath it. 🤍

Boundaries and empathy can exist at the same time. You can hold the limit without shutting down the emotion.

Save these phrases for the next hard moment. 🫶

08/27/2026

Can I get an Amen?

08/24/2026

If you have a young child that spends a lot of time in "containers" be sure to evaluate that time and make sure it's absolutely necessary. Container Baby Syndrome is real. Children need opportunities to develop their muscles and if they are constantly confined to different "containers" they will lack the necessary development opportunities.

Container Syndrome is a term used to describe the lack of skill in infants who are not allowed ample movement opportunities. Container Baby Syndrome is the result of an infant being placed in a container for an excessive amount of time during the day. This extended time leads to structural, movement, and behavioral challenges as a result.

Baby containers include baby equipment and items such as:

👣Restrictive playpens
👣Crib
👣Car seats
👣Strollers
👣Bumbo seats
👣Bouncy seats and swings
👣Rockers
👣Nursing cushions
👣Vibrating chairs
👣Jumpers
👣Exersaucers
👣Positioning pillows
👣Slings
👣Floor seats
👣Infant swings
👣Walkers
👣Jumpers

All of the time spent in these baby containers adds up! When in a positioning device such as the ones listed above, little ones are limited in the motor development that results from stretching, wiggling, turning, reaching, and otherwise moving.

https://www.theottoolbox.com/container-baby-syndrome/

08/24/2026

You are enough and we appreciate all that you do. Early Childhood Educators are the backbone of all teachers.

08/24/2026

Who knew there were playdough rules. Love it.

PLAYDOUGH RULES… yes, we can mix the colors. 😭😅