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Leading with Children in Ethiopia
An Early Childhood Education Ethiopia Initiative The first five years of life are foundational to human development. During these early formative years, children gain knowledge through cumulative experiences as they engage with others in their surroundings. Children...
The Environment as the Third Teacher in ECE
We often overlook the role of the environment in an early childhood education program. Environments, when crafted with intentions, take an influential role in how the child manages their day, and how the teacher/instructor/caregiver enhances their educational plans...
Promoting Empathy and Kindness in Young Children
Children enter this world seeking love, comfort, understanding, and empathy. They hope and expect that when they cry, their parents or caregivers will feel their distress and respond to their needs. Babies are profoundly attuned to this reciprocal relationship, they...
Young Children are Scientists and Explorers
A central belief of Early Childhood Education Ethiopia is concerned with providing children the space, time, and encouragement to exercise their imagination. Children are interested and invested in their surroundings. They explore, test,...
Want to Teach Early Learners Math in Ethiopia?
Play Gebeta! Teachers at Shimbit Preschool Program (KG) Playing with Gebeta Gebeta for Beginning Math Gebeta is referred to as one of the oldest board games in the world. This pastime favorite was once played in all corners of...
Teacher Training Series
Kenubish Jenberu KG-1 Preschool Teacher “ I was reluctant to do lesson plans, I felt it was so burdensome because we were never trained or supported on the process, but now I am excited and not afraid to do it” Kenubish Jenberu (March 2022). Kenubish represents...
Early Childhood Education Ethiopia Fundraiser Gala 2022
September Fundraiser Gala Thank you to all our supporters, friends, family members, and donors who made the first fundraiser gala on September 17, a success! It is through your generosity that we get closer to our goal and realize our vision of putting more children...
Raising Indigenous Intellectualism in Early Childhood Through Agricultural Education in Ethiopia
Title: Raising Indigenous Intellectualism in Early Childhood through Agricultural Education in Ethiopia Seminar Recording . Join us for a dialogue on the importance of embedding the tenets of Ethiopia's indigenous agricultural systems in curriculum and instruction...
Why Play Matters Most in Early Education Programs
Play is learning for children, it is how they get to know their world. Children use play to solve complex problems like grasping a ball escaping from their hands or displaying joy after an accomplishment and frustration when required to try again and again. Children...
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adversity occurs in childhood through many ways. It can range from war, loss of a family member, abuse, neglect, resource scarcity to name a few. For many children, these unwanted experiences create barriers causing severe developmental disruption which later...