Your child comes home every day with stories to tell and questions to ask. Here are some tips for sharing meaningful conversations to support his learning.
In the field of early childhood education, we certainly understand that young children think differently than adults. Their level of cognitive development means they are not just small grownups - they are unique and fascinating learners.
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Families can help children develop problem-solving skills by taking advantage of opportunities to talk about solving problems. Here are some ways to start a conversation.
TYC contributors Louis Mark Romei, Holly Seplocha, and Laura Colker answered the question: "What's your advice for a new preschool teacher?" as part of a听Q&A on Back to School Strategies. Together they shared 10 tips
When asked about school readiness skills, many teachers say children who succeed in kindergarten know when and how to control their impulses. Here are a few ways families can help children learn self-control.
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Sleep is critical to children鈥檚 everyday functioning. A good night鈥檚 sleep helps prepare children to attend to new experiences, positively engage with others, and build memory and attention skills.
We鈥檝e compiled these online resources for parents, teachers, and others working with young children about coping with violence and talking to young children about tragedies they learn about in the media.
School classrooms are busy places where young children learn all sorts of things, including social and emotional skills such as how to express feelings and how to work together with friends on a project. Here are some suggestions for helping your child de
