Category Archives: Early Childhood Leadership

Working Together: Are you a good listener?

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

Listening – active listening – is key in communicating effectively. Are you a good listener, and do you take the time to reflect upon how you are coming across to others? Continue reading →

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Working Together: Characteristics of Effective Teachers

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

If we’re going to teach young children, our aim should be high! What does it take to become an effective early childhood teacher and to excel in our profession? Continue reading →

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Working Together: A Word About Expectations

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

How does a director or leader of an early childhood program cultivate a climate in which people consistently do their best? Continue reading →

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Working Together: Attitude

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

One factor that has a tremendous impact on the ability of teams to work together is ATTITUDE! Continue reading →

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Building a Team: The Developmental Stages of a Teacher

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

When designing staff development opportunities, directors of early childhood programs must know the individual members of their teams. And, if developmental events are to really make a positive impact, they must, as a first step in assessing training needs, observe and reflect upon the ages and stages of these teachers. Continue reading →

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Building a Team: The First Two Days – Orientation

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

When it comes to building a team and adding to our staff, I put a lot of effort into the “new” teacher’s first week. When people know what is expected of them, when they know who, what, where, when, why, and how about the child care center, they begin their work more confidently. Continue reading →

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Building a Team: First Things First …

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Marcia Hebert

When it comes to hiring, leave no stone unturned – look everywhere! Continue reading →

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Building a Team

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Marcia Hebert

All this fall, I watched many flock of geese fly over my house in their familiar “V” formation. Consider what some believe about why geese fly the way they do. And then, consider what we can learn from them … Continue reading →

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Beginnings: Plotting the Course …

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Marcia Hebert

“How do you know when you’ve arrived, if you don’t know where you’re going?” A good question, particularly for the one in charge – the manager, the leader of the organization. But, unfortunately, a question not often asked. Sadly, many … Continue reading →

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Beginnings: A Shared Vision …

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Marcia Hebert

What is important to us in our work with young children, their families, and one another? And, have we really thought these things through? Because, ultimately, shouldn’t we see evidence – in the child care center, and in the classroom … Continue reading →

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