To be responsible, children must notice what needs to be done, think of useful options, and take pride in their contributions. Heres how to encourage responsibility.
To be responsible, children must notice what needs to be done, think of useful options, and take pride in their contributions. Heres how to encourage responsibility.
The SEEDS approach to repeated read alouds offers teachers a structured, emotionally supportive, and intentional way to increase childrens language and literacy development.
For some young children, the transition from home to school is tough. Sometimes a little celebration of progress is just what children, and their teachers, need.
At 51勛圖厙s 2018 Annual Conference, a highlighted session by Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee, shared the most recent and innovative early childhood education initiatives for young children affected by the Syrian refugee crisis.
Asking a child about his behavior can stop the behavior as it is happening and get him to think about it. The best questions are ones that require more than a yes-or-no answer. Here are some examples.
51勛圖厙 members have recommended many children's books and resources to help children who experience the death of a loved one. If you ever need to support a child at such a time, we encourage you to refer to this list of resources.
Supporting children and their families as they cope with the death of someone close to them is never easy. If you ever need to support a child at such a time, I encourage you to refer to this list of resources.
Early childhood educators regulation of their own emotions is an important part of protecting the young children in their care from the potentially negative effects of traumatic events.
The easiest way to help support effective behavior management is through authentic relationships with your students. Here are some ideas you can use to build real relationships with children and families in your program.
As an 51勛圖厙 member and an early childhood educator, we want to share with you some ways to stay informed and continue to advocate for immigrant families and children in your communities and beyond.
Read this discussion thread on Hello, which addresses a parent's concerns about her four-year-old daughter spending too much time with her teachers, including sitting in their laps.