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Michelle Simpson – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024
The benefits of play for children's learning are well-documented and well-researched. The evidence for its positive impact on brain development, social interactions, emotional wellbeing, and motor skills is widespread. So, why should this practice stop after the early years? "A Practical Guide to Play in Education" encourages teachers to…
Descriptors: Play, Child Development, Program Development, Resources
Mary Louise Hemmeter; Michaelene M. Ostrosky; Lise K. Fox – Brookes Publishing Company, 2021
For more than a decade, the widely used "Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children" has been helping early educators use research-based practices to boost social-emotional development. Now there's a practical guide that makes it easier than ever to implement this highly effective framework in…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, Social Emotional Learning, Emotional Development
Costa, Arthur L.; Kallick, Bena O. – ASCD, 2019
In the first years of life, as children observe, imitate, and interact with people and their environment, the brain is structuring a foundation for vocabulary, values, cognitive processes, and social skills. Educators, you can help influence that development by teaching the skills and dispositions of intelligent, creative, effective decision…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Problem Solving, Child Development, Teacher Role
Gooden, Caroline; Kearns, Jacqui – Human Development Institute, 2013
Learning communication is one of the major developmental tasks in early childhood. Few tasks in early childhood are as important for children as being able to communicate with the people in their world to have their needs met. This also includes gaining skills to understand and express thoughts, feelings and information. Understanding…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Passe, Angèle Sancho – Redleaf Press, 2013
Support dual-language learners as they develop the skills necessary for school readiness and success For dual-language learners--children who are learning both English and a home language--the first eight years are crucial for building strong foundations for academic success. During this time, children acquire the early literacy skills needed to…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, English Language Learners, School Readiness, Second Language Learning
Bentham, Susan – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
"How can you help students most effectively in the classroom?" As a Teaching Assistant, you play a vital role in today's schools. This fully updated new edition will help you get to grips with the main issues to do with psychology and its role in the processes of teaching and learning. This accessible text, building on the success of a…
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Moral Development, Child Development, Teaching Methods
Sher, Allen – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Five outdoor games beneficial to the development of children's motor skills are described. (LH)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Games, Learning Activities, Motor Development

Thomas, Yvonne A.; Thomas, Stephen B. – Education, 1983
Discusses the importance of both sides of the brain for the development of drawing skills but notes that the left brain can inhibit the action of the right brain. Provides a discussion of cerebral lateralization and child development. Suggests five drawing exercises to help develop hemispheric cooperation. (SB)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Cerebral Dominance, Child Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Burroughs, Sara Chalmers – 1980
This book is designed to help teachers, assistants, and volunteers who work in day care centers, preschools, and kindergartens teach basic skills to young children (ages 3-6) when they are ready to acquire the skill. Separate sections are provided for each of 11 skill areas: (1) listening; (2) memory; (3) colors; (4) counting; (5) geometric…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education
Palmer, Heather C. – 2003
This book is designed to guide teachers through the process of creating a developmentally appropriate rhythmic gymnastics program for children age 5-11. Rhythmic gymnastics programs develop fitness, inspire creativity, and allow all children to work at their own level. The book features 10 chapters in two parts. Part 1, "Getting Started on a…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education

Bate, Elizabeth Cozzalio – Strategies, 1996
Elementary students want to play traditional games like kickball. Teachers want them to learn developmentally appropriate skills. To meet everyone's needs, physical educators should build games progressively using the "Children Moving" approach, which satisfies all principles of developmental physical education using invariant, dynamic,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students

Miller, Sue Ellen – Young Children, 1999
Examines why early development of motor skills is important, and presents easily implemented activities for 3- to 5-year-old children. Provides practical ideas for using large-muscle activities in both indoor and outdoor settings. Specific activities focus on use of balloons, blankets, and balls to achieve development. (SD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Activities, Motor Development, Motor Reactions
Akin, Terri; And Others – 1991
This book contains over 100 career development activities for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Each activity is designed to meet one or more specific competencies established by the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee. Introductory sections explain the layout of the book and provide information for conducting a…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Development, Career Exploration, Career Planning
Akin, Terri; And Others – 1990
This document presents a program designed especially for behaviorally and academically at-risk children in kindergarten through sixth grade. It includes a collection of experiential activities that provides ways to infuse the elements of success into the regular classroom curriculum. Eight developmental areas are targeted: (1) expressing feelings;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Decision Making, Elementary Education

Graham, George; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992
Nine articles discuss persistent physical education practices that are not in the best interest of children, suggesting developmentally appropriate alternatives. Some topics discussed are sequence of instruction in games, developmentally appropriate dance and gymnastics, social-emotional components, and activities with questionable value. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Development, Dance Education, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices