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Useful for parents of children in preschool or kindergarten, this clip shows how musical patterns can be used to help a child recognize the visual patterns they encounter in math.Publication Date
1980About
How does the UDL framework align with other early childhood frameworks you are currently using, like the NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) or DEC’s Recommended Practices? This research article explores the connections among these three frameworks and how they may be used together to promote engagement for young children. NOTE: The article is based on the 3rd edition of the DAP position statement which was updated in 2020.About
This article provides a brief overview of evidence-based UDL practices, with a specific focus on the use of engagement strategies for young children.About
This article explains the importance of literacy in infants and toddlers and offers examples of how literacy can be incorporated into activities. It also discusses how assistive technology may be used in literacy activities and offers a list of useful websites.Publication Date
2012About
This article defines learning standards and describes six guidelines outlining how learning standards can be implemented based on brain-based research. Included in the guidelines are specific strategies teachers can use.Publication Date
2008About
In this archived webinar, learn simple ways teachers can develop and use checklists to collect data on child progress. Additional resources, including tips, tools, and sample checklists are available at this site for teachers and supervisors to use in documenting progress on specific skills like expressive language. Publication Date
2020About
Administrators and teachers illustrate how they use authentic child assessment data to 1) inform classroom level instruction, 2) support teachers, and 3) meet the needs of individual children and their families. Publication Date
2016About
This archived webinar illustrates how to use assessment data to inform and adjust teaching practices. Supplemental resources include a set of PowerPoints, presenter notes, and learning activities for applying the content to scenarios in early writing, expressive language, persistence, and direction-following. Publication Date
2020About
This brief article offers suggestions for musical transitions in preschool routines as well as tips for creating your own transition song.Publication Date
2012About
Many children (and adults) experience high levels of stress in their daily lives. Research has shown that contact with nature can help to mitigate the negative effects of stress in children and boost resilience. This article from the Fall 2021 issue of NAEYC’s Teaching Young Children provides real-life examples of teachers supporting children through nature.About
This website summarizes the benefits of asking open-ended questions, then provides an awesome tutorial on how to use open-ended questions in a variety of applications (e.g., to challenge thinking, to explore books). Along with tips from experts, you’ll find lots of examples at https://aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au/articles/teaching-children/using-open-ended-questions-with-childrenAbout
This video shows educators guiding children in hands-on explorations. Though their environments differ, the educators use the same strategies to encourage children to think, predict, describe, and explain using the language of
science. Visit this site to discover the video and related resources.About
This article explains the rationale for read-alouds in critical literacy literature and describes the steps for conducting a read-aloud experience for young children.Publication Date
2009About
This ECPC module is focused on support for implementation of “intentional, systematic, evidence-based, responsive interactions, interventions, and instruction to support all children’s learning and development across all developmental and content domains”. It includes sample syllabi, learning activities, and multimedia illustrations.About
This article offers tips and tools for using children’s books to nurture positive self-identity.About
This article highlights examples that model the guidance provided in the NAEYC position statement.Publication Date
2014About
These downloadable clips from the Results Matter website show a variety of ways to use technology to support authentic assessment. They range from actual footage of children to illustrations of how to incorporate videos in family-teacher conferences.Publication Date
2012About
This July 2015 annotated bibliography from the Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes provides resources and information about using technology in early education classrooms. It also addresses issues to consider when introducing new tools, media, and devices, so educators and policymakers can make informed decisions about using such resources, and preparing teachers and care providers to do so.Publication Date
2015About
This document briefly describes how teachers can use principles of child development and play to select toys and activities that support the development and learning of infants and toddlers.Publication Date
2011About
This short video clip explains how video documentation allows providers to observe and discover strengths of the infant and families.Publication Date
2009