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Direct linkBrodkin, Adele M. – Early Childhood Today, 2006
In this article, the author presents the story of a teacher struggling to help one of her students who is constantly clinging to her. The author provides several tips for teachers on how they can deal with anxious children. If the teacher has an aid, she could consider sending the assistant out to the playground with the group for a while, the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Separation Anxiety, Young Children, Teaching Methods
Honig, Alice Sterling; Miller, Susan A.; Church, Ellen Booth – Early Childhood Today, 2006
This article presents calming activities and routines for children at different ages and stages. Honig discusses the different stages of arousal for children ages 0-2 and gives suggestions for ways to sooth fussy babies. Miller discusses calming activities and comforting environments for children ages 3-4, and recommends activities that require…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Young Children, Class Activities, Developmental Stages
Poole, Carla; Miller, Susan A.; Church, Ellen Booth – Early Childhood Today, 2004
By watching, listening, and offering gentle reassurance, you can help young children work through their fears. Sudden noises, movement, or unfamiliar people often frighten babies. After 12 months of nurturing experiences with familiar teachers and routines, a baby is more prepared and less easily startled. Preschoolers have a variety of fears such…
Descriptors: Fear, Toddlers, Infants, Preschool Children
Honig, Alice Sterling – Early Childhood Today, 2005
Developing secure attachments with babies gives them a very special gift--the foundation for good infant mental health! In this article, the author discusses how to develop secure attachments with babies. Babies who are in the care of others during the day often suffer from separations from their special adults. Thirteen "tips" to ensure that…
Descriptors: Separation Anxiety, Attachment Behavior, Mental Health, Infant Care
Poole, Carla – Early Childhood Today, 2005
This article discusses how to transition young children from home to school. The author states that while it's not easy for working parents to place their infant or toddler in childcare, it is a healthy experience for children and their parents. Hopefully, as a parent brings the baby for a little longer stay each day, feelings of mutual trust and…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Student Adjustment, Adjustment (to Environment), Infants
Greenberg, Polly – Early Childhood Today, 2005
Excitement is in the air as a new school year gets underway! It is up to the early childhood program teacher to set the stage for a wonderful year of learning and exploration. And just how is that done? How can one prepare a classroom that is ready to welcome children with open arms? How does one invite families into one's program in a way that is…
Descriptors: Young Children, Family (Sociological Unit), Parent School Relationship, Early Childhood Education
