Leadership
Articles
The Importance of Team Building
This resource describes the importance of team building, the impacts it has, and its role in group projects.
Guide to Great Leadership
This resource discusses the role of a leader, the importance of leadership in early childhood education, and how to be a great leader.
Videos
What is takes to be a great leader
This Ted Talk speaks about the importance of constant learning, interpersonal skills, emotional and mental wellness and awareness in being a great leader.
Activities
Team Building Exercises
This resource provides exercises educators can use to nurture team building among child in their care.
Books
From Survive to Thrive: A Director’s Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program
This book is a guide filled with research and tips to apply to the early childhood field in developing effective policy, building strong teams, managing a budget, handling confrontation, and achieving and maintaining full enrollment.
ECE Leadership Skills
Free to access, this book provides information on leadership building in the field of early childhood education.
Practical Tools and Strategies
Tools for Early Childhood Leaders
Provides 5 technology based tips for early childhood leaders.
What is your Leadership Style?
This resource provides tips and tools in identifying your leadership style, which can help you understand what kind of leader is best fit for your skills and temperament!