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....
Helping Children with Separation Anxiety
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Beth Pinyerd Articles
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...
‘Tis The Season To Story-Tell
Every Christmas Eve, I clearly and fondly remember the hospitality, warmth and love our Uncle Wayne Teague and Aunt Josephine provided at their home...
Blessings Gift Our Children
This past week as I walked through downtown Opelika with the lights, Christmas decorations and Christmas music playing through the speakers, my mood...