“Newspaper in Education Week” is this week, March 6 through 10. “The Observer” is “for local people, by local people” which includes children....
Beth Pinyerd Articles
Spring Begins To Tickle Our Senses
I love the way the seasons are defined and displayed in central Alabama. We enjoy autumn and winter, but spring begins to tickle our senses of...
Helping Children with Separation Anxiety
I can remember like it was yesterday, but it was 36 years ago. When my son was a young toddler, I took a year off from teaching to take care of him....
Fun and Education in a Great Backyard Bird Count
absolutely love winter activities for young children, especially outside. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that toddlers be active...
Love Returned To Heal a Heart
As an early childhood teacher, I love the month of February. Readers, if you want to be loved, and to have heartfelt joy and happiness, spend time...
Health Tips From The Teacher’s Corner
During the winter season with young children, it seems like colds, flu and viruses run rampant. It is just that time of year when it is cold outside...
Enjoying Indoor Fun on a Winter Day
As I was strolling through the grocery store this week, yellow spring buttercups drew my attention to the sunshine of spring with delightful...
Understanding, Developing Young Childrens’ Gifts and Talents
By BETH PINYERD As early childhood educators and parents embark on a new year of planning and teaching children, it is good to appreciate the young...
A Snow Blizzard of Kindness
This past Christmas I spent 11 wonderful days with my son, Gus, and his wife Alison in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each year at Christmas I have prayed...