Early Childhood Education Corner
Michael Reisman, Early Childhiid Education Director, shares useful information about curriculum, child development and helpful tips for parenting.
- Nurturing the Superhero Inside – The Role of Dramatic PlayMichael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Since my induction into the world of the young child some 15 years ago, the subject of dramatic play has been interesting [...]Read more
- Start Healthy Stay Healthy First Thousand Days Nutrition Program at the HCYMCAMichael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Saturday, July 14, 2018 will mark the Hunterdon County YMCA’s inaugural Start Healthy Stay Healthy (SHSH) First Thousand Days [...]Read more
- Strengthening Families – A Strengths-Based Approach to Preventing Child Abuse and NeglectMichael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education April is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness month. At YMCAs across the country, April 16-20 will mark the annual Five Days of [...]Read more
HCYHealthy Blog
Our Healthy Living Department provides nutrition and wellness tips.
- Erika Answers Your QuestionsWe had some great questions at the Ask Erika event and over the next several weeks I’ll post the questions and answers. Today’s questions are: Which are healthier: Apples or Berries? How [...]Read more
- From Carmen – Tips to Avoid InjuryWe’re always on the lookout for preventing injury, especially in our workouts. Here are three tips adapted from Musclesandfitness.com. Put these helpful tips into practice to ensure you have a [...]Read more
- Healthier Halloween TreatsHappy Halloween! For this week’s HCYhealthy tip, we wanted to share these healthier Halloween treats! Hope everyone has a fun, safe Halloween! Healthier Halloween Treats!Read more
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Nurturing the Superhero Inside – The Role of Dramatic Play
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Since my induction into the world of the young child some 15 years ago, the subject of dramatic play has been interesting and complex. Dramatic play, or pretend play, is a creative hallmark of the early childhood universe. Even prior to speaking, crawlers and waddlers explore […]
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Start Healthy Stay Healthy First Thousand Days Nutrition Program at the HCYMCA
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education Saturday, July 14, 2018 will mark the Hunterdon County YMCA’s inaugural Start Healthy Stay Healthy (SHSH) First Thousand Days Nutrition workshop, which will be held at the Round Valley Branch. What is the Start Healthy Stay Healthy First Thousand Days Nutrition Workshop? The Nestle Feeding Infant and […]
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Strengthening Families – A Strengths-Based Approach to Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education April is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness month. At YMCAs across the country, April 16-20 will mark the annual Five Days of Action to call attention to child sexual abuse and its ongoing prevention. As a central participant to this work, the early childhood programs of the […]
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The Truth About Why Kids Lie
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education I’d like to share a story from my past that has changed the way I look at children. The names have been changed. Ashley and Michelle were close four-year-old friends, both in and out of preschool. For a time, their moms were friends as well. One day, […]
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Inclusion in the Early Childhood Classroom
Michael Reisman, M.Ed. Director, HCYMCA Early Childhood Education I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together. – John Lennon At the YMCA we are about Youth Development®, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Each department, together and apart, is charged to bring all three values into our work […]
