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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2019

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Marie L. Masterson
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Teaching Young Children
April 1, 2019

Message in a Backpack Helping Your Child Learn 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.

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Marie L. Masterson
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Young Children
March 1, 2019

Joyful Learning with Stories: Making the Most of Read Alouds

The SEEDS approach to repeated read alouds offers teachers a structured, emotionally supportive, and intentional way to increase childrens language and literacy development.

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Kathleen M. Horst, Lisa H. Stewart, Susan True
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Teaching Young Children
February 1, 2019

The Sunshine Call: Celebrating Childrens Successes

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.

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Kim Bell
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January 22, 2019

Innovation in Refugee Childrens Education

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.

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Dakota Saunders
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Guiding Children by Using Questions

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.
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Resources on Death for Young Children, Families, and Educators

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.
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December 23, 2018

A Death in the Family: Helping Young Children Understand

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.

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Michael Coventry
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November 13, 2018

Five Easy Ways to Build Authentic and Genuine Relationships

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.

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Colleen Schmit
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October 26, 2018

Early Childhood Educators #ProtectFamilies

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.

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Rhian Evans Allvin
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