Category Archives: Diversity

Introducing Diversity into the Classroom

Diversity is important because early childhood classrooms are becoming more diverse in various ways: Cultural, racial, physical, religious beliefs, languages, and family dynamics to name a few. However, I feel that there is not always adequate diversity displayed and shared with young children. At this point, we as early childhood educators have to ask ourselvesContinue reading “Introducing Diversity into the Classroom”

Multigenerational Workforce – Don’t Focus on Differences

When it comes to generational differences, sometimes it can feel like we have nothing in common. Sometimes we need to focus on what unifies us and not what divides us in the workplace to motivate a team to work together. Here are some ways you can do that. Highlight What Unites Your Team It’s oftenContinue reading “Multigenerational Workforce – Don’t Focus on Differences”

Multigenerational Teamwork Handout

Recently, I presented at the MiAEYC Professional Development Institute on a topic that is very relevant to the workplace currently. My presentation was called “Building a Stronger Workforce Through Multigenerational Teamwork”. I had an great time presenting and all of the participants were awesome! I appreciate how great of an audience I had and how creative theirContinue reading “Multigenerational Teamwork Handout”

Motivating Your Employees

Motivation is encouraging someone to accomplish something that they may not have the desire to complete. Center directors have to recognize when employees require motivation or in some cases additional motivation. There is not one form of motivation that is appropriate for all employees. The workforce is comprised of various form of diversity: race, gender,Continue reading “Motivating Your Employees”