Pairing Books for Children's Mathematical Learning
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Selecting Counting Books
(View Complete Item Description)The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) suggests that children need to "count with understanding", but what will indicate growing knowledge and understanding? Read on for some examples to answer questions about children's developing understanding, how to choose counting books, and planning math activities.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Assessment Principles for Early Childhood Mathematics
(View Complete Item Description)A guide for use in assessing young children and their knowledge of mathematics.
Material Type: Assessment
Learning Experiences in the Classroom
(View Complete Item Description)Observations encouraging the children's "personal voice": Child's home and center experiences that have real meaning for the child.
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Becoming a Reflective Teacher
(View Complete Item Description)What is a Reflective Teacher? This short article will outline what a Reflective Teacher is and how to become one.
Material Type: Case Study, Reading
Beyond Outcomes: How Ongoing Assessment Supports Children's Learning and Leads to Meaningful Curriculum
(View Complete Item Description)The authors describe an assessment plan that is a meaningful part of an early childhood program. Using a natural process of observing, teachers can use curriculum objectives and developmental continuums to guide them.
Material Type: Assessment, Reading
DRDP Infant/Toddler
(View Complete Item Description)DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile) - a developmental continuum from early infancy to kindergarten entry. a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education for young children and their families to be used to inform instruction and program development.
Material Type: Assessment
DRDP - Preschool
(View Complete Item Description)DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile) - a developmental continuum from early infancy to kindergarten entry. a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education for young children and their families to be used to inform instruction and program development.
Material Type: Assessment
Where We Stand on Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation
(View Complete Item Description)The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAECS/SDE) provide a brief description of where they stand on issues relating to early childhood curriculum and assessment. They list indicators of effective curriculum, assessment practices, and program evaluation and accountability.
Material Type: Assessment
Family Partnerships and Culture
(View Complete Item Description)Best practices for planning curriculum for young children, developed by the California Department of Education. This publication provides early childhood education program administrators and teachers with guidance and practices that support the development of partnerships with families and inclusion of children's cultural experiences as essential parts of planning curriculum.
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Cultural Dimensions of Feeding Relationships
(View Complete Item Description)This article discusses the cultural implications of feeding routines.
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Cultural Differences in Sleeping Practices
(View Complete Item Description)This article discusses the challenge of blending cultural practices with developmentally appropriate care.
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Diferencias Culturales en las Practicas de Dormir
(View Complete Item Description)This article discusses the challenge of blending cultural practices with developmentally appropriate care.
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Dimensiones Culturales Relacionadas con la Alimentacion
(View Complete Item Description)This article discusses the cultural implications of feeding routines in spanish.
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Guidance Matters
(View Complete Item Description)This article discusses guiding children when conflict occurs.
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Not in Praise of Praise
(View Complete Item Description)The author explores the use of praise in the classroom and considers "reflective listening" as an alternative method for interacting with young children. The author discusses possible negative outcomes of praise and provides other options for helping a child feel good about himself/herself.
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Child Care Wellness Policy Workbook
(View Complete Item Description)A workbook designed by Nemours, to be used by child care providers, families and communities as a reference to tool to raise fit, happy children.
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CHOICE: Creating Healthy Opportunities In Child Care Environments
(View Complete Item Description)A tool kit produced by Contra Costa Child Care Council for use in developing and implementing comprehensive written nutrition and physical activity policies in child care centers or family child care provider's facilities.
Material Type: Assessment
Fostering Language and Literacy in Classrooms and Homes
(View Complete Item Description)This article discusses how early childhood programs can make a difference through classroom-based experiences and by efforts of preschool staff to help parents communicate with their children in ways that build the language skills critical to early literacy.
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Closing the 30 Million Word Gap: Next Steps in Designing Research to Inform Practice
(View Complete Item Description)In this article, the nature and extent of the word "gap" are explained, then research on how children learn words during the early years is described. Next, a summary of available interventions are reviewed, and a detail of questions that could use additional study and research are posed.
Material Type: Reading