Let the Child Shine: Teaching to the Brilliance in a Young Child

Teacher, the child in front of you and
the child you once were want to chat.

We rely on teachers of young children to wear many hats. They are educators, even if their role title is “family child care provider” or parents call them a “babysitter.” In addition to being teachers, we ask these early-years educators to be social workers, nurses, and sometimes family counselors. They help guide the most crucial years of development for becoming a decent human being.

Young children need teachers kn...