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Direct linkHarms, Thelma; Cryer, Debby; Clifford, Richard M.; Yazejian, Noreen – Teachers College Press, 2017
Building on extensive feedback from the field as well as vigorous new research on how best to support infant and toddler development and learning, the authors have revised and updated the widely used "Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale." ITERS-3 is the next-generation assessment tool for use in center-based child care programs for…
Descriptors: Child Care Centers, Preschool Education, 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
Ross, Ruth Herron; Roberts-Pacchione, Beth – Corwin, 2011
Research shows that a child's social and behavioral skills affect the development of cognitive and physical abilities. Set students on a path to success and have fun doing it with this activity-packed second edition of "Wanna Play". The authors provide hundreds of activities that help children learn how to behave appropriately and make friends.…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention, Interpersonal Relationship
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
Turner, Thomas Noel – Tennessee Education, 1980
Discusses the importance of social studies in the social development of young children. Describes a method of give priority to social studies goals. Notes learning activities related to five strategies for priority implementation: sharing, discussion of social values in reading materials, creating problems and problem solutions, acting out, and…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Experience, Needs Assessment, Primary Education
Moore, Thomas – Children and Families, 1999
Presents ideas for teaching social competence through an integrated curriculum in Head Start programs. Suggestions include planning a grocery store trip, using play to show children how to get along, honoring diverse families in the classroom, bringing diverse community helpers into the classroom, selecting a child of the week, and examining…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Integrated Curriculum, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Activities
Bradshaw, Susan – 1981
This manual includes sequential skills and activities to enhance the development of three- to five-year-old children. Part 1, the introduction, provides brief descriptions of the social, emotional, and moral stages of growth in preschool children, explaining some of the terms commonly associated with each area. Activities appropriate for the…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Emotional Development, Guidelines, Learning Activities
Zingher, Gary – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Describes how riddles can help children develop intellectually and interact socially. Discusses riddles for children in various works: geography, poetry, mathematics, and folklore. Presents a sampler of creative activities for children, including play-acting, interviewing parents, designing exhibits, imitating news reporters, and setting up a…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Critical Thinking, Folk Culture
Cuffaro, Harriet K.; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Includes the following articles on block play: "Block Building: Opportunities for Learning" (Cuffaro); "Block Play: Experiences in Cooperative Learning and Living" (Cartwright); "Block Play is for ALL Children" (Stritzel); "Enriching the Possibilities of Block Play" (Reifel); and "On the Floor with…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities
Download full textHawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of Instructional Services. – 1980
These handbooks (1978 and 1980) describe procedures for involving parents on school activities and for conducting (1) parent-child interaction activities in schools for disadvantaged families, and (2) workshops for disadvantaged parents to facilitate their social, educational and caregiver role development. The 1978 handbook includes ideas and…
Descriptors: Children, Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedKeller, Melissa – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001
This article describes all the steps and materials necessary to organize and conduct a handwriting club that provides direct instruction in handwriting combined with sensory integration activities. Typical club session format, sample activities, the promotion of social skills, handwriting strategies, and external stimulants are discussed.…
Descriptors: Clubs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities
Peer reviewedSchlichter, Carol L.; Burke, Mary – Roeper Review, 1994
This article defines bibliotherapy, offers guidelines for selecting appropriate materials to use to assist gifted students to grow emotionally and socially, notes the crucial nature of teacher-led discussion in helping students interact with the literature, and provides discussion questions and suggested activities for each of six books.…
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Books, Childrens Literature, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Campbell, Pam; Siperstein, Gary N. – 1994
Recognizing the importance of friendship and peer acceptance in children's lives, this resource book translates research findings on the development of social competence into a tool providing skills, information, and activities that teachers can use to develop the social competence of elementary school students. Activities are based on the notion…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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
