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The Last Greatest Risk in Early Childhood

I want you to think really hard about something.  I am going to pose a question and I want you to think about it.  Move your eyes away from the screen, and actually think...

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The Early Childhood Education Book That Changed My Life

Rewind 10 years ago.  I was teaching preschool at a traditional preschool complete with circle time, calendar and teacher directed centers.  I thought I was doing what wa...

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Who’s writing this?

Hi, I’m Kristen.

Single mom of four, former preschool founder, and the Lorax of early childhood. I write about play, kids, and everything I wish someone had told me back when I was still doing calendar time.

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Kristen Day
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Play-based learning keynotes, professional development, and digital courses for early childhood educators. Supporting the field since 2018. Formerly Kristen RB Peterson.

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