ERIC Number: ED609114
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 12
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-
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Guidance for Supporting Young Children through COVID-19
Defending the Early Years
In this report, Defending the Early Years (DEY) offers offers some thoughts and suggestions for supporting young children through COVID-19. Topics discussed include: (1) falling behind; (2) communicating with grandparents, family, and friends; (3) routines; (4) play; (5) time to teach skills; (6) screen time; (7) talking with children; and (8) tips for parents from a veteran preschool teacher. These are stressful times but perhaps most challenging for parents of young children who are trying to do the impossible -- to care for young children and work from home, while worrying about finances, everyone's health and safety, and many other concerns. It is hoped that these ideas and resources will help the reader to navigate these uncertain days, reduce stress, and to help keep families safe and well.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Young Children, Coping, Well Being, Emotional Development, Academic Achievement, Interpersonal Communication, Family Relationship, Friendship, Scheduling, Play, Skill Development, Parents as Teachers, Family Environment, Computer Use, Television Viewing, Anxiety, Preschool Teachers, Activities
Defending the Early Years. 35 Eldridge Road #108, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. e-mail: deydirector@gmail.com; Web site: https://dey.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Defending the Early Years (DEY)
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