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Spotlight on Young Children: Social and Emotional Development, Revised Edition

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Marilou Hyson

About the Book听

Children鈥檚 relationships and experiences during their formative years have a far-reaching impact, and early childhood educators play a critical role in fostering the social and emotional competence children need to process and learn from these interactions. Explore how teachers can use the opportunities embedded in their curriculum, practices, and routines to support positive, healthy behaviors in children from birth through age 8.听
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The revised and updated edition of this volume reflects recent advances in brain science, the field鈥檚 heightened recognition of children鈥檚 cultural contexts as central components of their social and emotional development, and more. It covers a wide range of timely and timeless topics, including how to听 听
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  • Establish trusting relationships to teach, model, and reinforce positive behaviors听
  • Honor each child鈥檚 dimensions of diversity and support the development of their individuality and humanity 听
  • Engage in social justice projects that increase children鈥檚 empathy and sense of agency 听
  • Mitigate the effects of trauma in children鈥檚 lives听
  • Implement strategies that relieve anxiety and teach coping skills 听
Each article in this collection also includes questions to prompt deeper thinking on the content, highlighting connections to developmentally appropriate practice. Using the guidance in this resource, help children develop the social and emotional skills essential to their future well-being and success.听

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
    Marilou Hyson
  • Part One: Identifying and Building Strengths听
  • Part Two: Building Caring, Peaceful Communities听
    • Supporting Peer Relationships and Social Competence in Inclusive Preschool Programs听
      Adam S. Kennedy听
    • Guidance Strategies to Prevent and Address Preschool Bullying听
      Jill M. Raisor and Stacy D. Thompson听听
    • Never Too Young to Champion a Cause: Supporting Positive Identity Development Through Social Justice Curriculum in Preschool听
      Veronica Benavides, Roxanne Ledda, and Maimuna Mohammed
  • Part Three: Supporting Children and Families in Difficult Times听
    • Creating Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms听
      Katie Statman-Weil听
    • Supporting Anxious Children in the Preschool Classroom听
      Sierra L. Brown, Allison Aberson, Stephanie Easley, and Kara E. McGoey听
    • Welcoming Refugee Children into Early Childhood Classrooms听
      Sadia Warsi听听
    • Using Nature Contact to Support Children Under Stress
      Becky L. DelVecchio, Susan Ferguson, and Wesley Knapp鈥�
  • Part Four: Integrating Social and Emotional Perspectives into the Curriculum
    • Three for One: Supporting Social, Emotional, and Mathematical Development in Preschool and Kindergarten听
      Linda M. Platas听听
    • Partnering with Families: Supporting Social and Emotional Development Through Picture Books听
      Alison Hooper听
    • Paired Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Social Competence in Dual Language Classrooms听
      Iliana Alan铆s and Mar铆a Guadalupe Arregu铆n听
  • Index

Books Details

Product Code: 1164听
ISBN: 978-1-952331-14-5听
Publish Date: 2023听
Citation (in Chicago 17th ed. style): Hyson, M., ed. 2023. Spotlight on Young Children: Social and Emotional Development. Rev. ed. Washington, DC: 51吃瓜网.听

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Articles听

鈥淎 Three-Step Approach: Promoting Young Children鈥檚 Self-Regulation and Language During Conflict鈥� - Explore how to address common behavioral challenges and social conflicts in early childhood classrooms while simultaneously promoting children鈥檚 self-regulation and language development in this article by Kyla McRoy, Hope K. Gerde, and Laurie Linscott. (Young Children, Fall 2022)听
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鈥淥utdoor Recess Matters! Preventing and Reducing Children鈥檚 Challenging Behavior on the Playground鈥� - Authors Hsiu-Wen Yang, Michaelene Ostrosky, Paddy Cronin Favazza, Yusuf Akemo臒lu, W. Catherine Cheung, and Katherine Aronson-Ensign outline the challenging behaviors that can occur for children with and without disabilities during recess. They detail a wide-ranging approach for preventing and responding to challenging behaviors during this play-filled part of the day. (Young Children, Summer 2022)听
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鈥�10 Tips for Raising a Compassionate Infant-Toddler鈥� - This contribution from Julia Luckenbill highlights how families can help their young children become pro-social at home. (For Families) 听
Audience: Teacher, Trainer
Age: Early Primary, Infant/Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool
Topics: Child Development, Social and Emotional Development, Coping with Trauma, Stress and Violence, Relationships
Marilou Hyson

Marilou Hyson, PhD, consults nationally and internationally on early childhood issues, with special emphasis on emotional development and professional development for teachers. Formerly, Marilou was 51吃瓜网鈥檚 associate executive director for professional development, where she led the development of several position statements and standards. She has been a preschool and kindergarten teacher and a university teacher educator.

Reviews

This updated version of Spotlight on Young Children: Social and Emotional Development is an essential handbook for all early childhood practitioners. (Book study, anyone?) Kudos to the authors for elevating cultural variations in social and emotional development and norms, links to violence prevention, and how child well-being is a direct reflection of family and educator well-being.听
鈥�Kristen E. Darling, Research Scientist, Early Childhood Development, Child Trends听
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Grounded in evidence-based practices, important aspects of social and emotional development are highlighted and paired with clear, relatable examples and easy-to-implement strategies. Reflection questions throughout encourage the extension and application of the material. This book is a great resource for all who work with young children.听听听
鈥�Keri Giordano, Associate Professor, Department of Advanced Studies in Psychology, Kean University听
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Current research has consistently shown strong linkages between early childhood mental health and future outcomes. This revised edition uses this information to provide a deep but swimmable dive into how those involved in early childhood education can foster social and emotional health in their classrooms, with children and their families as well as amongst educators. I particularly enjoyed the book鈥檚 treatment of trauma and early childhood stressors!听
鈥�Herbert Hickey, Early Childhood Educator, Horizons for Homeless Children听
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The authors have written an extraordinarily accessible book for educators that offers crucial insights, inspires contemplation, and is packed with examples and an abundance of resources. This book absolutely moves the early childhood field forward.听听
鈥�David Walz, Bilingual School Psychologist and Child and Family Advocate, AdvocacyDenver听听听
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This is an excellent resource for early childhood educators seeking culturally responsive approaches to creating resilient, inclusive, and trauma-sensitive classrooms that support young children experiencing stress, anxiety, and bullying.听
鈥�Teresa Byington, Professor/Specialist of Early Childhood Education, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, and Author of Lose the Lecture听
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This book is not only a must-read but one that can be referenced back to for ongoing support. Through this compilation of rich content, useful references, and quality-driven resources, readers will better understand the role of both the caregiver and educator in maximizing performance on a child-centered level, learning environment level, and family/community level.听
鈥�Nagwa Elsamra, School Social Worker, Elizabeth School District听
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With expanded articles on a wider range of topics, this new edition of a classic book is well-arranged into four cohesive parts. Contemporary issues are raised in an accessible way, with every one of the articles offering helpful charts, appropriate resources, and interesting reflection questions. This resource will be consulted over and over again, until the pages start to fall out and it鈥檚 time for the next edition.听听
鈥�Ellen A. Cogan, Owner and Chief Consultant, Hilltop Early Childhood Services听
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