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Download full textPhillips, Beth M. – American Educator, 2023
Young children's development takes place across multiple strands to support readiness for literacy and other academic learning. These strands include: (1) physical development; (2) social engagement; and (3) language development. This article describes some common things that can be looked for within each of these strands when children are three…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Kindergarten, Literacy, Learning Readiness
Direct linkHelen Lumgair – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
This book is an exploration of story and its importance in early childhood. It provides a thorough theoretical foundation, and considers how to practically implement the use of stories to aid children's wellbeing and holistic development. The chapters cover topics including cognitive and emotional development, creativity, play, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Well Being, Young Children
Bergen, Doris; Lee, Lena; DiCarlo, Cynthia; Burnett, Gail – Teachers College Press, 2020
This practical resource explains brain development from prenatal to age 8 with suggestions for activities educators and caregivers can use to foster children's cognitive growth. The authors begin with the basics of brain development, and the issues that affect it, and then provide information specific to infant, toddler, preschool, and…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Infants, Toddlers
Peer reviewedWhat Works Clearinghouse, 2022
Based on recent research and in collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works Clearinghouse™ (WWC) has provided practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare young children benefit from learning opportunities they will encounter in school. The "Preparing Young Children for School Practice Guide" details…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Burchinal, Margaret R.; Krowka, Sarah; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Gersten, Russell; Wavell, Samantha; Lyskawa, Julia; Haymond, Kelly; Bierman, Karen; Gonzalez, Jorge E.; McClelland, Megan M.; Nelson, Kimberly; Pentimonti, Jill; Purpura, David J.; Sachs, Jason; Sarama, Julie; Schlesinger-Devlin, Elizabeth; Washington, Julie; Rosen, Emily – What Works Clearinghouse, 2022
By learning social-emotional, executive function, mathematics, and literacy skills in preschool, children are likely to be better prepared for the higher expectations and more formal curriculum in elementary school. Ensuring that all children are well prepared for elementary school is a priority for parents, caregivers, guardians, and policy…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Dan Wuori – Teachers College Press, 2024
For a century, America's early childhood policy has been premised on a myth. This falsehood--which dictates that child care and education are somehow separate and distinct--not only suboptimizes the most important window into all human development, but costs American taxpayers an untold fortune. It's time to think differently. Written in plain yet…
Descriptors: Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Student Needs
Nebraska Department of Education, 2021
This booklet is in response to commonly asked questions from parents about preparing for, and entering kindergarten. Some questions parents ask are about district policy. Nebraska has over 200 individual school districts, each having their own board, superintendent, and policies. The Nebraska Department of Education provides guidance and…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Kindergarten, Educational Policy, School Districts
Wiseman, Rosalind; Fisher, Douglas; Frey, Nancy; Hattie, John – Corwin, 2020
Parent involvement has always been a vital part of any child's education, but the pandemic and resulting remote instruction require that parents and educators partner at a deeper level. Following the tremendous success of "The Distance Learning Playbook, K-12," education authorities Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie have teamed up…
Descriptors: Guides, Parent Participation, Distance Education, Kindergarten
Andreas C. Smeritschnig – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Retention in kindergarten involves holding students back from advancing to the next grade level due to unresolved learning gaps. This practice has been the subject of continuous research as educational experts seek to balance the potential developmental risks of prolonging kindergarten by providing students an additional year to fill their…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Kindergarten, School Holding Power, Achievement Gap
Carlsson-Paige, Nancy – Defending the Early Years, 2018
Many parents find it hard to make decisions about screen time for their kids because advice comes from different directions and often conflicts. In the field of child development, there are decades of theory and research that can be very helpful as a guide for screen and digital device use with young kids. These ideas can be a resource for parents…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Development, Information Technology, Mass Media Use
Cox, A. – National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2018
This evidence-based practice overview on Video Modeling (VM) includes the following components: (1) Overview: A quick summary of salient features of the practice, including what it is, who it can be used with, what skills it has been used with, and settings for instruction; (2) Evidence-base: The "VM Evidence-base" details the NPDC…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
British Columbia Ministry of Education, 2020
Children's play experiences have a profound impact on all areas of their growth, learning, and development. Play Today: A Guide for Families describes ideas and examples of quality play experiences that can be offered to preschool and school-age children by their families and caregivers. This guide puts a focus on play-based learning for children…
Descriptors: Play, Child Development, Learning Processes, Inquiry
Administration for Children & Families, 2018
Family engagement is essential to high quality services for all children in early childhood care and education. From the beginning of life, families nurture their children and the capacities they will need to be ready for school. The Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework for Early Childhood Systems is a guide to understanding…
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Guides
Griffin, W.; Sam, A. – National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2016
Social skills training (SST) refers to any adult-directed instruction in which social skills are targeted for improvement. SST typically occurs in either a group or individual format, and may also include facilitated practice in classroom settings. SST sometimes may co-occur with peer-mediated instruction and intervention (PMII) or some related…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
OECD Publishing, 2020
The experience of children under age 3 with early childhood education and care (ECEC) is crucial for their learning, development and well-being and for parents' return to work. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of ECEC for the youngest children, little is known about this sector. The OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Young Children, Child Development
