Heather Bernt-Santy/That Early Childhood Nerd
@ece-nerd.bsky.social
I am an early years professor, writer, speaker and host of the podcast That Early Childhood Nerd.
Opinions shared are my own.
Opinions shared are my own.
A little bit of page 76 from my new book “Using Schema Play Theory to Advocate for Free Play in Early Childhood” #play #childcare #preschool #childdevelopment #earlychildhood #teaching #earlychildhoodeducation #parenting
October 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A little bit of page 76 from my new book “Using Schema Play Theory to Advocate for Free Play in Early Childhood” #play #childcare #preschool #childdevelopment #earlychildhood #teaching #earlychildhoodeducation #parenting
I’m home from the IPA-USA conference amd my books are here!!!
October 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I’m home from the IPA-USA conference amd my books are here!!!
It’s getting closer to official publication day! I went to the Teachers College Press website a while ago and requested a digital desk copy and it was emailed to me today!! It’s a real book!!
October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It’s getting closer to official publication day! I went to the Teachers College Press website a while ago and requested a digital desk copy and it was emailed to me today!! It’s a real book!!
I am SCREAMING! Do you KNOW how many Teachers College Press catalogs I have looked through in my life? I’m in one now!
September 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I am SCREAMING! Do you KNOW how many Teachers College Press catalogs I have looked through in my life? I’m in one now!
Sound up!
September 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Sound up!
Early literacy on the slide? How do you see these children building skills for future reading and writing? I can’t wait to read your comments!
July 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Early literacy on the slide? How do you see these children building skills for future reading and writing? I can’t wait to read your comments!
Early childhood education speaker and instructor Amy Chiu suggests that we shift from thinking about routines and rigid schedules to developing rhythms in our days with young children.
July 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Early childhood education speaker and instructor Amy Chiu suggests that we shift from thinking about routines and rigid schedules to developing rhythms in our days with young children.
When I brought paper bags of various sizes into my class of two year olds as loose parts, I was supporting Alejandro’s development across multiple domains, his academic development, and his brain growth. Read Alejandro’s story, and my deep dive into how he’s learning and growing, in my new book.
July 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When I brought paper bags of various sizes into my class of two year olds as loose parts, I was supporting Alejandro’s development across multiple domains, his academic development, and his brain growth. Read Alejandro’s story, and my deep dive into how he’s learning and growing, in my new book.