by Ellen Cogan | Oct 26, 2023 | Teaching and Learning
Preparing for a workshop on science for infants and toddlers, I asked some colleagues for input. Some suggested I bring special items to teach how to teach about certain aspects of science. MY point is that special lessons are unnecessary and interfere...
by Ellen Cogan | Oct 26, 2023 | Teaching and Learning
Every year, before Thanksgiving, there are “cute” images of turkeys. Children are taught poems and stories and songs about the turkey who got away, children waddle around going “gobble, gobble, gobble” and in many classrooms, they trace their hands to make a...
by Ellen Cogan | Oct 26, 2023 | Children and families
Sooner or later every child who isn’t homeschooled has to start school. Many parents are more anxious than the child. There are many books for young children about starting school. Some preschools allow parents to stay for a while (hours, days, weeks) and some don’t....
by Ellen Cogan | Oct 26, 2023 | Consulting
A consultant is hired by clients to help the client improve something or some things and/or services. This is rather basic. The ideal consultation works for all – the client (from the most senior members to the most junior members) and those who are...
by Ellen Cogan | Oct 26, 2023 | Administration and Supervision
For several years, the term “strength-based” has been used often. What, exactly, does it mean? It means literally, to focus and discuss what’s going well and what is working well for the situation and to bring about change from that perspective. Here’s an example...
