Leslie LaymanFavorite Board BooksIn my last blog, “Language Learning in Early Childhood-The Basics,” I mentioned the importance of reading to even the youngest infants…Jan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018
Leslie LaymanLanguage Learning in Early Childhood-The BasicsLearning language is one of the most exciting and difficult tasks that young children achieve. When I teach Child Development coursework…Jan 3, 2018Jan 3, 2018
Leslie LaymanTop 10 Early Childhood Resources of 2017As the year comes to a close, I would like to share the early childhood education and care resources that I have found the most…Dec 26, 2017Dec 26, 2017
Leslie LaymanProfessionalism, Race, and Early Childhood EducationThis blog was originally published on the ILAECTE website.Nov 3, 2017Nov 3, 2017
Leslie LaymanBack to School Children’s Book ReviewIt’s that time of year again! Here are some of my favorite books to support young children returning to school or starting for the first…Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017
Leslie LaymanChildren’s Books on Race, Ethnicity, and RacismMany parents and teachers of young children are beginning the school year anxious about how to talk to young children about the racism and…Aug 22, 2017Aug 22, 2017
Leslie LaymanBuilding Resilience in Children in Uncertain TimesThis resource list was made in collaboration with Kate Connor and Angela Cotromanes of the Truman College Education & HDFS Department. We…Aug 18, 2017Aug 18, 2017
Leslie LaymanChildren’s Book Reviews: Tinkering, Making, & DoingRosie Revere, EngineerAug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Leslie LaymanTinkering to OpportunityIncreasing Access, Equity, & Opportunity for Early Childhood Education StudentsAug 8, 2017Aug 8, 2017
Leslie LaymanChildren’s Books about Family FunAugust is Family Fun Month and I’m beginning the celebration by reviewing some of my favorite books about family fun!Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017