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Pinwheels for Prevention
If you were to walk to the Clayton Early Learning building today you would walk along a path of blue and silver pinwheels (given that the children haven't already "plucked" up all the enticing spinning...
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Quality Suitcase: What Would You Bring? – Republished from 5/30/12
The ERS (Environmental Rating Scales) Team at Clayton Early Learning is holding one of their bi-annual trainings here on campus this week. Because of this, it only seemed appropriate to republish...
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How do Men Impact Early Childhood Education?
As staff members of the Clayton organization, we often have one particular issue within the early childhood field that we are particular passionate about. In my case it is providing support to males...
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We Believe—Beginning Our Work from Why
The Clayton Early Learning Blog Team has multiple goals—(1) To educate and inform our community about critical early childhood issues, (2) To generate new ideas and increase our knowledge through the...
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Clayton Early Learning vs. Food Insecurity: Opportunities for a Healthy...
Food is crucial for development in any age of people. Babies and young children need nutrition in order to assist their bodies in developing the strength, ability and cognitive processing that will...
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Speak Up for Kids: Advocacy in Action
On March 18, Clayton Early Learning co-hosted the 4th annual Speak Up for Kids event at the Denver Art Museum and the State Capitol. Together with the Colorado Children’s Campaign and Children’s...
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Self-Care for Caregivers: A Smart Investment
Parents and caregivers sometimes hear the reminder “Don’t forget to take care of yourself;” but wonder how self-care could be a practical part of their busy lifestyles. Further, most natural caregivers...
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Loose Parts Lead to Big Ideas for Children
Loose Parts Basics Though architect Simon Nicholson developed the “Theory of Loose Parts” over 40 years ago in 1972, the theory and movement has recently gained new momentum as parents and educators...
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State Advocates Come Together for Early Education Policy
Last week in Chicago, over 60 early childhood state advocates from 17 states gathered for the 2015 Policy Exchange meeting sponsored by the Ounce of Prevention Fund. This annual meeting brings...
View ArticleCelebrating My First Year as a Lead Teacher
“I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.” -Walt Whitman, Song of Myself Sometime during my student teaching...
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Clayton Early Learning is Ready to Read
Overview Clayton Early Learning has been working to increase early literacy skills with the help of the innovative Ready to Read (RTR) project since 2012. As the project moves into its fourth year...
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The Process of Creating a Story Book
Lorrel Esterbrook, Mentor Coach for Family Engagement at Clayton Early Learning, has years of experience working with various center and family based programs. In addition to overseeing the Play and...
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Clayton is Speaking Up for Kids!
Every year, Clayton Early Learning, the Colorado Children’s Campaign, and Children’s Hospital Colorado team up to host Speak Up for Kids, a complimentary event that provides an insider’s perspective of...
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Men in ECE Speak Up: Ugly stereotypes, the importance of male teachers and...
Before I begin, I would like to thank everyone who responded to the survey attached to the last blog on Men in ECE. Without your open and honest responses this second post would not be possible. Your...
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