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Watch this video and you’ll be inspired to think differently about how to make play areas accessible to each young child.About
NAEYC's position statement on the importance of early childhood programs in preventing, not just reporting, child abuse. Publication Date
2009About
This position statement from NAEYC affirms the value of specialized training and education for the early childhood workforce and its benefits to children. Publication Date
2009About
This position statement from NAEYC discusses their position on the issue of school or Kindergarten readiness. It discusses access to opportunities, recognizing and supporting individual differences, and establishing reasonable expectations. Publication Date
2009About
This document outlines recommendations for early childhood programs in working with families and young children from linguistically and culturally diverse background, as well as recommendations for preparing early childhood professionals.Publication Date
2009About
This article and video, in English and Spanish, summarize research on the learning benefits of pretend play.Publication Date
2013Publication Date
2008About
This article discusses the research on parent’s motivations and school and family practices that may strengthen parental involvement in their child’s education and school community.About
The human brain grows most rapidly in the first three years of life, and an individual’s health and well-being during that period has lifelong consequences. This document provides a comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of the science of the developing child, and what it means for parents, caregivers, and society to ensure children get a strong and equitable start.About
his article explores how young children’s experiences with gender biases affect their development and opportunities for leading successful lives and what can teachers do to counteract these stereotypes.About
This white paper provides information on the importance of inclusion and how the Pyramid Model might be used in statewide initiatives to increase the use of inclusive practices. As an added bonus there’s a section with resources and tools related to inclusion on page 4.About
Social-emotional learning is a broad term referring to how students regulate their emotions, communicate with others, use compassion and empathy to understand the needs of other people, build relationships and make good decisions. This website has evidence about the importance of SEL and links to lots of resources for building social-emotional competence in early elementary students.About
When students use their bodies in the learning process, it can have a big effect, even if it seems silly or unconnected to the learning goal at hand. For example, this resource shares how researchers have found that when students use their bodies while doing mathematical storytelling, it changes the way they think about math. "We understand language in a richer, fuller way if we can connect it to the actions we perform," said Sian Beilock, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago.About
In this article, Viola Pellegrini discusses the importance of multicultural music for children and offers suggestions for families who want to introduce multicultural music in their homes.Publication Date
2012About
This column from NAEYC for Families offers guidance on the value of toys and what to think about before selecting a toy for a child.About
CELLcasts are audio/visual segments from the Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL). They are available to watch and listen to online or download to an iPod/Mp3 player. This CELL cast provides ideas on how to incorporate computer technology into early literacy learning opportunities.Publication Date
2010About
The Woman and Children’s Health Network provides information categorized according to the various stages of child development from birth through adolescence. Within each category, milestones of specific domains of development are presented as well as useful suggestions and advice for parents.Publication Date
2013About
This paper discusses how teachers gain insight into children’s way of thinking through observations. Video clips are included to support their points. It also provides a summary of how the observations can be utilized to enhance our understanding of the child’s thinking.Publication Date
2005About
This website presents a series of videos that are useful in supporting effective collaboration among families, schools, and early childhood programs. These videos can be used before or during sessions with parents or for training purposes. A study guide is also available on the website.Publication Date
1980