This article explores options for digital storytelling, which can include elements of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips, or music. Consider how the ideas offered in this article could be used by instructors and PD providers, early childhood educators, and/or family members to capture, share, and promote learning from family stories.
This article explores options for digital storytelling, which can include elements of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips, or music. Consider how the ideas offered in this article could be used by instructors and PD providers, early childhood educators, and/or family members to capture, share, and promote learning from family stories.
TACSEI's "Making Life Easier" series is designed specifically for family members and caregivers. This series of tip sheets contains valuable information on how to make often challenging events, like going to the doctor or bedtime and naptime, easier to navigate, and even enjoyable, for both caregivers and children.
This video clip discusses ways of creating a home environment that is rich in early literacy learning experiences through the use of various materials and resources found in the home.
This curriculum was developed to provide early childhood educators with strategies and techniques to create inclusive environments for LGBT families and their children. Three aspects of the curriculum include: (a) personal growth and reflection, (b) analysis of issues, and (c) practical applications to create change.
The STEMIE project supports the use of adaptations to ensure that young children with disabilities can fully participate and engage, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experiences. Their Guide to Adaptations offers evidence-based ideas for evidence-based and playful environments, materials, and interactions. Check out the materials section to get ideas about selecting and modifying toys.
The STEMIE project supports the use of adaptations to ensure that young children with disabilities can fully participate and engage, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experiences. Their Guide to Adaptations offers evidence-based ideas for evidence-based and playful environments, materials, and interactions. Check out the materials section to get ideas about selecting and modifying toys.
This article highlights effective strategies for monolingual English‐speaking teachers to use to promote language and literacy growth for dual language learners, with emphasis on continued growth in the home language.
In this 15-minute presentation, postdoctoral fellow Bobby Kasthuri presents some of the results from his work at the Lichtman Lab illustrating the neural connections in mouse brains. He also discusses how these findings can support our understanding of the impact of early experiences on brain connectivity.
This report provides a set of 48 early childhood indicators that reflect healthy development of young children. It also highlights 10 emerging themes and areas that are not currently sufficiently addressed by the existing indicators.
This report addresses the development of mathematics and science understanding in preschool children, reviews the current knowledge base on educational practices in these domains, identifies areas that require further study, and outlines recommendations for early education policy in mathematics and science.
This chapter from Fall 2016 issue of The Future of Children highlights the many ways in which young children frequently ask scientific questions, such as why questions. They highlight how teaching science will contribute broadly to cognitive development, and offer successful programs for doing so. They also discuss barriers to STEM teaching in preschool.