Vanessa Taylor Gilliam's Page

"Hi Vanessa, Barbara and Catarina, Do you know about our Early Childhood Resources group here on C&NN Connect? That might be a good place to move this discussion to get other people involved and share resources. Let me know if you're…"

"Hello, I'd love to learn how your center is involving infants and toddlers in nature. I am from Hendersonville, NC and am a 5 star Family Child Care Home provider that serves only infants and toddlers. We are outside everyday and into whatever…"

"Hello Catarina, I am glad to see that you are involving your children in nature. It is risky at times but like you said, it is worth it. It is even more risky for infants and toddlers but with proper supervision it can be done and I find that…"

"Hey there Barbara, It's good to hear from you. I too find that seeing nature at work is the best! I actually have a family child care home and I serve families with infants and toddlers only. I love this age group and with all the new natural…"

"Hi Vanessa, I think children at this age stage are so wonderful to teach about what nature has to offer to them. And the best part is that it doesn't have to be a structured curriculum. I've been teaching my daughter about biology,…"

"Hi Vanessa,  Although I'm not a early childhood educator I've done in the passed some activities with kindergarden kids -ages between 3 and 5-. It's a challenge, I'll tell you that, especially when it comes to their safety,…"

"What great photos and learning experience of every kind!  This is an everyday thing at my Family Child Care Home  Center during the summer. Thanks for sharing."