This article discusses the benefits of encouraging children to talk, and specific suggestions on how to get then talking.
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This article discusses the importance of children and writing. Encouraging children to write and express themselves connects writing to speaking, listening, and reading.
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This article illustrates the importance of understanding a child's perception of death in order to appropriately respond to the unique need of that child.
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An overview of different types of traumatic experiences children may be exposed to and related symptoms.
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The role of the early childhood educator with children and grief.
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The authors discuss what early childhood programs can do to engage fathers in their children's lives. The article covers the work of fathering programs, differences in maternal and paternal care-giving styles, co-parenting compacts, and fathers participating in literacy and other learning activities with their children at home or in school.
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Home-school or teacher-parent partnerships and collaboration are easier in theory than in practice. The author explores some common obstacles to full and equal partnerships, from mutual decision making, perceptions and assumptions, turf issues, expert-novice mind-set, and language. A checklist for professional practice is included.
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This article explores the importance of building positive relationships with the families of each child in your care.
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The Neurobiology of Emotional Intelligence: Using Our Brain to Stay Cool under Pressure. This article gives details on how to use the brain to adapt to different circumstances.
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Creating a social story requires 4 elements: Descriptive statements relate to the most important aspect of the story and guide the telling of the story. Perspective sentences refer to other people's feelings or opinions in the story. Directive sentences provide literal behavioral choices for the reader. Affirmative statements highlight a commonly shared value with a culture.
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This article discusses the connection between children's nurturing behavior in nature, and putting it to practice in real-life.
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This article gives an overview of how scientific investigation, exploration and inquiry can give children the ability to practice longer attention spans, set the stage for discovery, and nurture general respect for life.
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Article for the Serving Children with Special Needs workshop in Spanish
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Supporting A Child with Special Health Care Needs
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Early educators report that one of their biggest challenges is supporting young children who have problem behavior beyond what might be expected. Some engage in behavior that is typical of a particular stage of development as they build relationships with peers and adults and learn to navigate the classroom environment. The foundation for universal practices begins with nurturing and responsive care giving that supports children in developing a positive sense of self and in engaging in relationships with others.
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This article explores the concept of guidance. It defines guidance, traces the guidance tradition in early childhood education, examines the present trend toward guidance, explains what guidance is not, and illustrates key practices in classrooms where teachers use guidance.
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This article discusses the differences between giving children encouragement and praising them.
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An article about meeting children's needs in violent times.
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An article about how babies and toddlers are directly affected by trauma, trauma in the household, home or routine disruption, and how you can provide a supportive environment.
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In this article, two topics are reviewed: to reveal children's knowing in doing during literacy-related play; and to affirm the significance of play as a literacy opportunity for young children.
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