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Hello Friends: This newsletter was inspired by a dinner at a...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:32:31 -0500

Hello Friends:

This newsletter was inspired by a dinner at a restaurant. An adult gave a child a choice that wasn’t a “real” choice. Hope you enjoy.

Many of you have been asking how to receive my new book titled: GET OVER IT: Relearning Guidance Practices. Just send me your email address and I will send you an order form.

Peace

Dan

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Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:13:27 -0500

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Hello Friends: Sending unclear messages to children is one of...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:31:27 -0500

Hello Friends:

Sending unclear messages to children is one of the causes of guidance and discipline issues. Hopefully this newsletter will assist in the development of clearer messages.

Peace

Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: I want to thank you for waiting so patiently for...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:25:52 -0500

Hello Friends:

I want to thank you for waiting so patiently for my new book. It finally has arrived, titled GET OVER IT: Relearning Guidance Practices. Email me at DKJ5075@aol.com for order forms.

Thanks so much.

Dan

Hello Friends: Hope 2013 is filled with many good experiences...

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:26:08 -0500

Hello Friends:

Hope 2013 is filled with many good experiences for children and families. I was looking at my poster in the office the other day and decided it was time to talk about Self-Esteem again. With the many tragic events that occurred in 2012, I can’t help but think what a strong impact early childhood professionals have on children and their development for a lifetime. Keep making the world a better place.

Dan

Hello Friends: Went on my annual trip to a major toy store to...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:24:54 -0500

Hello Friends:

Went on my annual trip to a major toy store to see what they considered to be the top toys for young children. Again, I was disappointed to see so much plastic, battery operated, electronic gadgets….This my annual plea for giving gifts to young children newsletter.

Happy Holidays

Daniel Hodgins

Hello Friends: The question regarding putting children in lines...

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:12:46 -0500

Hello Friends:

The question regarding putting children in lines and the challenges it creates has been coming up a lot lately in workshops. So it is the focus of this newsletter for November.

Enjoy and Share

Dan

Hello Friends: I was at the apple orchard the other day and saw...

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:02:34 -0400

Hello Friends:

I was at the apple orchard the other day and saw a group of preschoolers, lined up, all hanging onto a rope…This clicked on my memory of how I used to take my group of preschoolers to the apple orchard every Fall thinking they would get a better grasp of how apple cider is made and where pumpkins come from. Thus this months newsletter. Who is that Field Trip Really For?

Enjoy

Daniel Hodgins

Hello Friends: In these times when people are talking about...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:09:49 -0400

Hello Friends:

In these times when people are talking about “readiness” skills we often forget what is really important for children as they arrive at your doorstep. Hopefully this newsletter will help as a reminder……

Peace

Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: So many of you wrote and requested that I...

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:13:20 -0400

Hello Friends: So many of you wrote and requested that I continue with the newsletter. So here it is. The difference now is people can decide if they want to read it and/or print it out for others. Let others know it is available and have fun with it.

Peace

Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: I get nervous, at this time of year, when adults...

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:29:23 -0400

Hello Friends:

I get nervous, at this time of year, when adults start talking about graduations for preschoolers, mother’s day gifts, etc. Here is this months newsletter to help remind us what is relevant and appropriate.

Enjoy

Daniel Hodgns

Hello Friends: The March Newsletter topic came from a...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:53:04 -0500

Hello Friends:

The March Newsletter topic came from a reader.

Peace

Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: This newsletter is based on a word that I often...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:49 -0500

Hello Friends:
This newsletter is based on a word that I often hear on my travels around the 
country.  "Friends" is commonly used by early childhood professionals to make 
announcements, to call attention or for transitions.  Are young children really 
"friends" or are they "intruders?"  Enjoy.
Peace
Dan

ps.  please avoid using this address to make comments or suggestions.  It is for 
the newsletter mailing list only.

Hello Friends: With the movement to increase quality care for...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:06:25 -0500

Hello Friends:
With the movement to increase quality care for children and families lots of 
attention is being given to equipment and curriculum design, staff 
qualifications, and room arrangement.  All of which is important in supporting 
quality.  My concern is that the "Heart" and "Soul" of the program is being 
ignored.  Without "Heart" and "Soul" children's needs are often replaced with 
adult's expectations.
This new year I hope we can bring back the "Heart" and "Soul".  This newsletter 
will perhaps explain what that includes.  
Enjoy....
Happy New Years
Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: Bev Bos, teacher, author, consultant, and...

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:32:52 -0500

Hello Friends:
Bev Bos, teacher, author, consultant, and friend says, "Adults need to be less 
egocentric than children".  The Holiday times are probably when this statement 
is most true.  
Gift giving, Santa lines, all of this frenzy is very stressful and not very 
"child friendly". 
Thus, the December newsletter topic.  It might be one you will want to share 
with your parents/guardians.
I hope that all of you have a joyous, peaceful and FUN Holiday and New Year. 
Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: Fall is upon us and some parts of the country are...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:04:02 -0400

Hello Friends:
Fall is upon us and some parts of the country are getting to view the wonders of 
nature as the trees begin to change into their vibrate color arrangements....

Was visiting a preschool program last month and one of the activities during 
"circle time" was the calendar.  Therefore this newsletter suggests a different 
experience for children.

Just a gentle reminder.  Please avoid using this email address for any other 
mailings.  People are receiving other mailings, newsletters, etc.  If you wish 
to email me my address is DKJ5075@aol.com

Peace to You
Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: I cannot believe it is September already....What...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:52:55 -0400

Hello Friends:
I cannot believe it is September already....What happened to the summer months?  
In Maine it is already getting cooler, the marshes are beginning to turn that 
rusty color and many of the schools have started back.  I hope your summer has 
been a good one!

When I present a workshop on guidance and discipline the subject of Clean Up 
time is always brought up...It is important to note that Clean Up Time is not 
the most important part of the day.  Thus September's Newsletter. 
Enjoy
Dan Hodgins

Hello Friends: One of the questions that is frequently asked at...

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:52:46 -0400

Hello Friends:
One of the questions that is frequently asked at workshops I present is my 
opinion on Themes.  My thoughts regarding this subject has evolved over the 
years but my belief about what children need has remained consistent.  We need 
to "hang" around children to find out what is important to them.
Hopefully this newsletter might add some insight on this subject.

Hello Friends: It is important, when working with children, that...

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:27:25 -0400

Hello Friends:

It is important, when working with children, that we provide as many opportunities as possible for them to feel successful. Feeling failure impacts children in a very negative way. Hopefully this newsletter will help you understand how important this subject is.
Hoping you are enjoying your summer months…..

Peace

Dan Hodgins

www.danieljhodgins.com

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