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Albritton, Kizzy; Mathews, Rachel E.; Boyle, Sara G. – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2019
Historically, the role of school psychologists in early childhood settings has been limited to the identification and evaluation of children who may be in need of special education services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It has been suggested that the role should reflect a more proactive model; specifically, it…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Preschool Education, School Psychology
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Becker, Derek R.; Grist, Cathy L.; Caudle, Lori A.; Watson, Myra K. – Global Education Review, 2018
High quality educational settings play a crucial role in preparing a child to enter kindergarten, but little work has explored how outdoor play and complex physical activity outside school and childcare settings promote school readiness among preschoolers. To address this gap, the present study explored connections among school readiness with…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Play, Physical Activities, School Readiness
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Williford, Amanda P.; Vick Whittaker, Jessica E.; Vitiello, Virginia E.; Downer, Jason T. – Early Education and Development, 2013
This study used an observational measure to examine how individual children's engagement with teachers, peers, and tasks was associated with gains in self-regulation. A sample of 341 preschoolers was observed, and direct assessments and teacher reports of self-regulation were obtained in the fall and spring of the preschool year. Research…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Preschool Children, Observation, Teacher Student Relationship
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Goble, Priscilla; Hanish, Laura D.; Martin, Carol Lynn; Eggum-Wilkens, Natalie D.; Foster, Stacie A.; Fabes, Richard A. – Early Education and Development, 2016
The majority of early education programs promote children's learning through a mix of experiences in child- and teacher-managed contexts. The current study examined time spent in child- and teacher-managed contexts and the nature of children's experiences with teachers in these contexts as they relate to children's skill development. Participants…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Educational Environment, School Readiness
Goble, Priscilla; Hanish, Laura D.; Martin, Carol Lynn; Eggum-Wilkens, Natalie D.; Foster, Stacie A.; Fabes, Richard A. – Grantee Submission, 2016
The majority of early education programs promote children's learning through a mix of experiences in child- and teacher-managed contexts. The current study examined time spent in child- and teacher-managed contexts and the nature of children's experiences with teachers in these contexts as they relate to children's skill development. Participants…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Educational Environment, School Readiness
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Loomis, Catherine; Wagner, Jane – Young Children, 2005
Children need teachers who understand their physical needs and can allow for appropriate sensory input. Each child is different, with individual strengths and weaknesses. Capitalizing on strengths and thoughtful planning can make life easier for everyone in the classroom (Jones & Reynolds 1997). In this article, the author provides some…
Descriptors: Individual Needs, Student Needs, Childhood Needs, Relevance (Education)