Julie Janis5 Skills Children Should Develop Before KindergartenIt can be an exciting time when children are getting ready for the first day of Kindergarten. They will want to pick out their favorite…Apr 20, 2018Apr 20, 2018
Julie JanisTraditional Vs. Child-Centered PreschoolsOnce children reach the age of three to four years old, parents become anxious about getting them prepared for Kindergarten. Most will…Apr 19, 20181Apr 19, 20181
Julie JanisGive Children Loose Parts Instead of ToysChildren marvel at endless amounts of toys at stores with their many colors, contraptions, and mechanics. They are fascinated by dolls that…Apr 18, 2018Apr 18, 2018
Julie JanisWhy You Should Take Your Children OutsideAs a college student, I had the opportunity of being a teacher at a Forest Preschool program. It was a wonderful and eye opening experience…Apr 18, 2018Apr 18, 2018
Julie JanisHow to Teach Meaningful Literacy to PreschoolersBy the time children reach the age to go to preschool, parents are anxious for their children to learn many academic skills so they are…Apr 16, 2018Apr 16, 2018
Julie JanisWhat Technology Does to ChildrenRemember back in the day when children would go out and play with friends in the neighborhood, or make up games to play and pretend made up…Apr 13, 2018Apr 13, 2018
Julie JanisThe Do’s and Don’ts of Guiding ChildrenWhen we see parents with young children in public or at their homes, we tend to notice the way they are disciplining and guiding their…Apr 11, 2018Apr 11, 2018
Julie JanisWhat I Wish People Knew About Child DevelopmentI did not start out as a child development major. In fact, it was hardly an option I considered. I looked into Psychology, Creative…Apr 8, 2018Apr 8, 2018
Julie JanisProduct vs. Process ArtI believe that human beings are born to create, and that could be anything. From construction work to a simple drawing, those projects are…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018