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The “Starting Small” kit includes a 58-minute film and a companion text (in PDF) featuring seven classrooms where teachers teach children about seven topics including fairness, respect, and tolerance. Each of the seven chapters contains reflection and application components.Publication Date
2008About
This document shares the approaches taken by two states as they worked to develop guidance on family engagement. It addresses three aspects of this work: 1) why family engagement is important; 2) approaches to developing guidance for programs on family engagement; and 3) strategies to support effective implementation.About
The state in which a child is born and lives during their first three years makes a big difference in their chance for a strong start in life. The State of Babies Yearbook bridges the gap between science and policy with national and state-by-state data on the well-being of America’s babies. The 2021 edition of the Yearbook provides an in-depth look into the experience of our nation’s babies and their families and, importantly, substantial disparities and inequities in their experience when examined by race/ethnicity, income, and geographic setting. See how your state stacks here: https://stateofbabies.org/About
The state in which a child is born and lives during their first three years makes a big difference in their chance for a strong start in life. The State of Babies Yearbook bridges the gap between science and policy with national and state-by-state data on the well-being of America’s babies. The 2021 edition of the Yearbook provides an in-depth look into the experience of our nation’s babies and their families and, importantly, substantial disparities and inequities in their experience when examined by race/ethnicity, income, and geographic setting. See how your state stacks here: https://stateofbabies.org/About
This 2018 report lifts up the most promising, actionable solutions from seven states that can break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for families in the US. Throughout this report, examples abound of success that has come from engaging and supporting the full and authentic participation of families.About
If you read the item above about inspiring little Einsteins and want ideas for how to support science learning for infants and toddlers, including those with disabilities, visit the STEMIE website (https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/). Consider starting with the tab for Resources, then roam through ideas in different formats for incorporating science in mealtimes and play. Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for the free monthly STEMIE newsletter.About
The STEM Sprouts Teaching Kit is the product of a collaboration between National Grid, Boston Children’s Museum, and WGBH. The goal of this curriculum is to assist preschool educators in focusing and refining the naturally inquisitive behaviors of three to five-year-old’s on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).About
The STEM Sprouts Teaching Kit is the product of a collaboration between National Grid, Boston Children’s Museum, and WGBH. The goal of this curriculum is to assist preschool educators in focusing and refining the naturally inquisitive behaviors of three to five-year-old’s on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).STEM Starts Early: Grounding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Early Childhood
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Tomorrow’s inventors and scientists are today’s curious young children—as long as those children are given ample chances to explore and are guided by adults equipped to support them. STEM Starts Early is the culmination of a deep inquiry supported by the National Science Foundation that aims to better understand the challenges to and opportunities in STEM learning as documented in a review of early childhood education research, policy, and practice and encourages collaboration between pivotal sectors to implement and sustain needed changes. The report features research by the FrameWorks Institute on some common misconceptions around early STEM learning, and how reframing the conversation can help the public overcome these often-problematic ways of thinking, leading to a greater understanding of the importance of prioritizing and investing in STEM learning opportunities for all children. STEM Starts Early provides key recommendations for education leaders, researchers, and policymakers across the country to improve opportunities for children to become confident learners in science, technology, engineering and math.Publication Date
2017About
This policy report looks at kinship care and reports the latest data on kinship care in the various states. It also discusses the financial aspects of kinship care as well as barriers to kinship care. Policy recommendations on improving government and community support for kinship families are presented.Publication Date
2012About
Astro Girl, written and illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max, shares the view of a young Black girl named Astrid who imagines what it would be like to go to space and be an astronaut. Read more about what challenges astronauts face, and imagine what going to space would be like!About
In this book written by Natasha Yim and illustrated by Violet Kim, Luna is having Dim Sum on her birthday. She and her brothers are talking about how to share buns fairly. Click on the Storybook Conversations link to access ideas for how use this story to build understanding of STEM concepts. The link will also give you access to ways in which to support the use of this book with children with disabilities. Another Storybook Conversation to explore is Up to My Knees by Grace Lin (https://stemie.fpg.unc.edu/storybook-conversations-my-knees). About
This article explains the importance of storybook reading for dual language learners and offers strategies for implementing these in the classroom. An example of a storybook reading lesson plan is provided at the end.Publication Date
2011About
This report explains a study conducted that found preschool oral narrative skills were a significant predictor of emergent literacy for African American kindergarteners. The authors highlight the importance of fostering oral narrative skills in young children and further exploring these links to better understand how to support the development of early reading skills.About
Through a series of short vignettes, this document provides helpful strategies for educators who are supporting dual language learners.About
Strategies, provided by webinar participants, for teaching students how to do meaningful observations in classrooms.Publication Date
March 2015About
This recent report from ZERO TO THREE is designed to reframe the role of child welfare from preventing harm to children toward strengthening families and the communities where they live. The Policy Framework includes eleven recommend-ations for states and communities that aim to advance equitable outcomes supporting the health and well-being of very young children and their families, including those who are in or are at-risk for entering the child welfare system. Even if you are not working at a state level, consider how the ideas in this resource might be used by any program or individual. Both an Executive Summary and the Full Policy Framework Report are available at https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/4434-strengthening-families-with-infants-and-toddlers-a-policy-framework-for-states#downloadsAbout
Learn about a protective factors framework based on engaging families, programs and communities at this website.About
This April 2017 policy report shares how, despite the barriers to healthy development that poor children face, many of them have resilient parents who help them not just survive but thrive. The report explores common attributes among parents who are able to function well when faced with challenges as well as parenting styles most closely associated with positive social and developmental behavior in children. It uses data from more than 2,200 low-income families surveyed as part of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. Recommendations for developing programs and policies that can enhance the well-being and life opportunities of both parents and their children are included.About
This audio conference discusses challenging behaviors and presents case studies in which the challenging behaviors were addressed. Topics include ways to assess and address challenging behaviors. The audio conference ends with the main presenters addressing questions from callers.Publication Date
2005