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Science Learning at Home: Involving Families
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Crawford, Elizabeth Outlaw; Heaton, Emily T.; Heslop, Karen; Kixmiller, Kassandra – Young Children, 2009
Families' involvement in their children's science learning at home has numerous benefits, especially when they support children's self-initiated investigations. In a position statement on parental involvement in science education, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA 2009) stresses the role of parents in the daily reinforcement of…
Descriptors: Space Sciences, Parent Participation, Parent Role, Physical Sciences
Lice Aren't Nice.
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Young Children, 1987
Discusses the problem of head lice infestation (Pediculosis) among children, and how parents and teachers can spot and treat this problems. (BB)
Descriptors: Children, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Hygiene
Preventing Illness in Infant/Toddler Day Care.
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Highberger, Ruth; Boynton, Mary – Young Children, 1983
Describes some of the precautions that should be used regularly by day care staff in order to prevent illnesses in group care programs for infants and toddlers. (MP)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Disease Control, Early Childhood Education, Guidelines
The Care and Education of Preschool Nonwhites in the Republic of South Africa
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Ireland, Ralph R. – Young Children, 1969
Describes how the Bantu, five-sixths of the South African population, operate 120 nursery schools for working mothers' children. Separate from white facilities, the schools emphasize personal hygiene, play and task activities, and knowledge of Bantu and white cultures. (DR)
Descriptors: Bantu Languages, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Culture, Hygiene
Caregiver's Corner. Our Thoughts on Diapering and Potty Training.
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Hoben, Alice – Young Children, 1989
Provides guidelines on diapering and potty training toddlers in child care settings. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Guidelines
Ear Infections in Young Children: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator.
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Watt, Margaret R.; And Others – Young Children, 1993
Ear infections are common and hinder hearing during potentially crucial ages for language learning. Instructors can promote hygiene in the classroom, identify signs of infection and hearing loss and initiate early treatment, provide care for symptoms, improve the acoustic environment, encourage language learning, and beware of interference with…
Descriptors: Child Health, Classroom Environment, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
New Guidelines on HIV Infection.
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Young Children, 1989
Discusses guidelines for HIV-infection control in group programs for children. These guidelines were adapted from the November 1988 issue of PEDIATRICS, and replace earlier statements on the topic. (RJC)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Day Care, Disease Control
Who's Vulnerable in Infant Child Care Centers?
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Kendall, Earline D.; Moukaddem, Virginia E. – Young Children, 1992
Maintains that infants and toddlers, parents, and child caregivers are vulnerable to a variety of infectious diseases from infant-toddler child care centers. These diseases include infectious diarrhea; rubella; cytomeglovirus; hepatitis A, and haemophilus influenza type B. Suggests ways to prevent the spread of such diseases. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Communicable Diseases, Day Care Centers, Disease Control
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Your Child Care Setting.
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Moukaddem, Virginia – Young Children, 1990
Presents information and suggestions on ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among young children and caretakers in child care settings. (BB)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Communicable Diseases, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
From Diapers to Underpants.
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Bainer, Claire; Hale, Liisa – Young Children, 2000
Discusses ways young children, families, and caregivers can work together in toilet learning. Describes signs of child readiness, and ways teachers can be supportive at this stage. Presents a classroom plan to facilitate toileting for 2- and 3- year-olds. Includes tips for parents and for caregivers related to toileting materials, toileting…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Experience