September is Suicide Prevention Month, but the conversations we have this month shouldn't end when September does. Every day, we interact with family members, friends, coworkers, employees, customers, neighbors, and even strangers without knowing everything they may be carrying. Someone can smile, go to work, take care of their family, run a business, teach a classroom, help others, and still be struggling privately. That's why one of the most important things we can do for one another is...

Classroom management is one of the biggest challenges early childhood educators face. You can have a great lesson plan, plenty of classroom materials, and exciting activities planned, but if children are constantly running, arguing, waiting too long, or unsure of what they're supposed to be doing, the day can quickly become stressful. The good news is that effective classroom management isn't about controlling children or expecting preschoolers to sit quietly all day. It's about creating an...

Managing a classroom, especially in early childhood, can feel overwhelming at times. Between different personalities, energy levels, and needs, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly putting out fires. The good news? Classroom management doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the simplest strategies are the most effective. Here are 10 classroom management strategies that truly work in real classrooms: 1. Set Clear Expectations Children need to know what is expected of them. Keep rules...