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Download full textWhat 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
Direct linkBergen, 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
Fong, G.; Hisatake,T.; Chang, W.; Choy, A.; Nemoto, M.; Yuen, S. – Center on the Family, University of Hawaii Manoa (NJ3), 2010
School-ready children are children who are prepared to learn successfully in school. These children show growth over time in their physical, social and emotional, language, and cognitive development. They also show increasing interests in new experiences and in mastering new skills. Getting "school-ready" starts long before the weeks or…
Descriptors: Young Children, Cognitive Development, Child Rearing, School Readiness
US Department of Education, 2008
The first five years of a child's life are a time of physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. The amount of support children receive during these early years can be strongly connected to the level of success they achieve later in life. Children whose families involve them in activities that allow them to wonder and experiment often take pleasure…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Preschool Children, Child Development, Parent Responsibility
Crist, Mary Jo; And Others – 1986
One of a series intended for parents and other caregivers, this handbook on child development focuses on the first 2 years of life. Contents include discussions on (1) basic developmental principles; (2) physical development; (3) cognitive development and language acquisition; (4) personality development, temperament, attachment, and bonding; (5)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Guidelines, Infants, Language Acquisition
Crist, Mary Jo; And Others – 1986
One of a series written for parents and other caregivers, this handbook on child development focuses on children from 2 to 6 years of age. Contents describe (1) physical development in terms of body size and shape, brain and eyes, and motor skills; (2) cognitive development and language acquisition; (3) personality development, with particular…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Emotional Experience, Guidelines, Language Acquisition
Malouff, John M.; Schutte, Nicola S. – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2007
This book provides descriptions of 76 engaging activities that can be used to teach children, adolescents, and adults valuable social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Some of the skills taught include identifying and expressing one's own emotions, identifying emotions in others, coping with stressors, making and keeping friends, setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Problem Solving, Coping, Interpersonal Competence
Soyfer, Victoria – 1998
This paper is designed to help parents in laying a solid foundation of learning experiences for their child with learning disabilities. It introduces three strategies, a rationale, and examples for each strategy that may help parents promote future school success for their child with learning disabilities. The first strategy urges parents to…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Early Intervention, Family Environment, Learning Activities
Gellens, Suzanne R. – 2000
This book presents 350 classroom-tested activities for use with children to create an environment that will stimulate young children's brains. Designed to be used by families, classroom teachers, family childcare providers, or others caring for young children, the book includes information on current brain research and describes interest areas in…
Descriptors: Brain, Child Development, Class Activities, Cognitive Development
Dishion, Thomas J.; Patterson, Scot G. – 1996
Infants and toddlers need to learn a wide range of skills from their parents to prepare them for their experiences outside the home. This guide is designed to provide parents with practical, future-oriented suggestions on raising toddlers and preschool-age children. It provides a step-by-step approach to handling everyday problems, promoting the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Development, Child Rearing, Discipline
Hoagland, Carol; And Others – 1981
Designed for students in grades K-3, the program focuses on nurturing individual student growth through sequential class activities that stimulate a positive social climate within the classroom. Based on group process and child development research, the teacher's handbook focuses on skills in the areas of friendship, communication, and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cooperation, Friendship, Group Activities
Watkins, Anne – 1996
Based on the assumption that a knowledge of child development is essential when planning an early childhood program, this booklet provides information on the typical development of children from birth to two years. The booklet begins with a description of stages of physical, mental, and social development and presents a chart illustrating the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Day Care, Developmental Stages
Herron, Ron – 1996
Noting that children need to learn to cooperate with peers, older children, adults, and parents, this activity book presents 30 charts to help parents help their children learn and practice social skills. The illustrations, coloring activities, and rewards for parents to offer are designed to keep children entertained and motivated. The book…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Experience Charts, Instructional Materials
Blind Children's Fund, Aburndale, MA. – 1987
This text assists parents and other caregivers in stimulating the young child with a severe visual impairment, in order to encourage development of normal behaviors which blindness delays and to prevent the appearance of psychological disturbances. Simple language and illustrations describe the stages of child development from newborn to 3 years…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Blindness, Child Development, Childhood Needs
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