Early Childhood Education Corner
Michael Reisman, Early Childhiid Education Director, shares useful information about curriculum, child development and helpful tips for parenting.
- It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!A Culturally Relevant Look at the Winter Holidays – Michael Reisman, M.Ed., Director, Early Childhood Education Last week’s social media post about the Montville substitute teacher who [...]Read more
- 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
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Our Healthy Living Department provides nutrition and wellness tips.
- Erika’s Heart Healthy TipsWhat are the key features of heart healthy foods? Low in cholesterol; < 300 mg daily High in fiber; 25-30 grams of fiber daily Low in sodium; <2300 mg daily Wholesome foods, not [...]Read more
- Carmen’s Heart Healthy TipsFit February is off to a great start at the HCY! Statistically, heart disease will occur in 1 out of 4 people. BUT, take heart! There are many preventative measures you can take to lessen your [...]Read more
- From Carmen – Cold Weather Activity TipsFor all the avid outdoor fitness people who enjoy being out in the elements to bike, hike, run, or ski; review the forecast before you head out and check out these cold weather tips from [...]Read more
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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
A Culturally Relevant Look at the Winter Holidays – Michael Reisman, M.Ed., Director, Early Childhood Education Last week’s social media post about the Montville substitute teacher who blew the lid off the Santa Claus myth for a class of first graders intrigued me. Due to whatever motivation, this substitute teacher evidently stood in front […]
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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, […]
