Team-building has always been a favorite topic in the field of early childhood education. We know we need to be an effective team to do our best work. We expand each other’s expertise through collaboration, enrich our community by sharing our experiences and perspectives, and bolster each other’s resilience so we can give so much of ourselves each day. And, we’ll admit it, it is often a whole lot of fun; it is a professional priority to enjoy our work and team!

With most early education programs shut down for months, the importance of team connection was crystal clear. Creativity and technology were essential—and not always easy to come by—but the tenacious character of early education leaders served teams well and they found a way.