Statistics indicate that only 36% of people are able to accurately identify their emotions in the moment.¹ And, the average number of emotions a person experiences per day is 27.² That is a lot to feel, and even more to miss if we are not paying attention.

Is your early care and education program known for its efficiency? Are projects and tasks thoughtfully planned? Would staff describe the program as productive? Is procrastination an exception rather than a rule? Efficiency, planning, and productivity are all qualities that make task orientation a powerful asset. When meetings start and end on time, projects move forward with ease, deadlines are met, and outcomes are achieved, staff tend to experience more satisfaction than when the opposite occurs.

Early care and education has embraced the idea of a professional learning community (PLC) as both a philosophy and an approach to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning. This means collaboration and shared responsibility are embedded across all levels of the organization. The organization itself is a community of learning, or a learning lab. The culture of the organization is one where continuous learning is valued, with everyone striving to gain knowledge and skills.