Solving the problem of suspensions and expulsions in early childhood education, which are disproportionately experienced by children and families of color, is a collective and systemic responsibility
It is time for families, teachers, child care providers, schools, and communities to embrace health and wellness as an important factor in the early childhood experience.
In this issue, Galinsky delves into the first life skill, focus and self control, and offers teachers practical suggestions for promoting this skill in their work with preschoolers.
Adults working with infants and toddlers sometimes shy away from thinking of themselves as teachers because they worry the name is associated with more structured and adult-led activities than babies are ready for.
It鈥檚 not always easy to answer children鈥檚 questions, but encouraging their curiosity is an important part of helping them grow. Here are some ways that you can encourage your child鈥檚 curiosity at home.
It鈥檚 not always easy to answer children鈥檚 questions, but encouraging their curiosity is an important part of helping them grow. Here are some ways that you can encourage your child鈥檚 curiosity at home.
In 1995 a world-famous study by researchers Betty Hart and Todd Risley found that some children heard thirty million fewer words by their 4th birthdays than others. The children who heard more words were better prepared when they entered school
Why is a large vocabulary important for children? Because it鈥檚 linked to their reading and school success. Try these vocabulary-building ideas at home.
Preschool teachers can build on what children already know and respond to their interests to introduce and reinforce new words. Here are some things you can do to help preschoolers build their vocabularies.
