Songs & Rhymes that Build Readers
A project of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy, Story Blocks is “a collection of 30-60 second videos designed to model … Read more
Supporting Children & Families Experiencing Homelessness Interactive Learning Series
The McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act’s definition of homelessness includes the following: “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime … Read more
DEC Recommended Practices with Examples
Published in 2016, by the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children, this week’s featured resource … Read more
Make the Most of Playtime
Fred Rogers said, “For children, play is serious learning.” That’s why the folks at the Center on the Social and … Read more
Promoting the Health, Safety and Well-Being of Young Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
In a position statement from September 2012, the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) … Read more
NAEYC Articles for Families on Behavior and Development
Our friends at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) have curated an impressive collection of articles … Read more
Essentials for Childhood: Steps to Create Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships and Environments
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website states: “Essentials for Childhood proposes strategies communities can consider to promote the … Read more
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2018
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood, directly impacting the lives of 17 million people worldwide. … Read more
Guidance on Avoiding Preschool Expulsion
California Department of Education Management Bulletin 18-06, released just last Friday (August 24, 2018), outlines new requirements for steps which … Read more
Screen Time and Your Preschooler: Social-Emotional Development
Screen time is a frequent concern among parents and professionals alike, specifically how much screen time is too much and … Read more
Tips on Helping Your Child Learn to Cooperate
“Cooperation is the ability to balance one’s own needs with someone else’s.” We round out the school year with an … Read more
Teaching Your Child about Feelings
Our friends at the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University offer another excellent … Read more