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An Evaluation of a Program to Increase Physical Activity for Young Children in Child Care
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De Marco, Allison C.; Zeisel, Susan; Odom, Samuel L. – Early Education and Development, 2015
Research Findings: In the past 20 years, obesity rates among U.S. children have skyrocketed. In fact, 15.4% of 2- to 4-year-olds in North Carolina, where this study takes place, are obese, making it the 5th worst obesity rate in the nation. Research indicates that young children in preschool settings largely engage in sedentary activities,…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Physical Activity Level, Child Care Centers, Obesity
Two-Year Impact of a Mindfulness-Based Program on Preschoolers' Self-Regulation and Academic Performance
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Thierry, Karen L.; Bryant, Heather L.; Nobles, Sandra Speegle; Norris, Karen S. – Early Education and Development, 2016
Research Findings: Students experienced a mindfulness program designed to enhance their self-regulation in prekindergarten and kindergarten. At the end of the 1st year of the program, these students showed improvements in teacher-reported executive function skills, specifically related to working memory and planning and organizing, whereas…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Self Control, Kindergarten, Preschool Children
Quality of Life Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities: Legislative and Service Delivery Implications.
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Strain, Phillip S.; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1991
This paper offers a longitudinal perspective on early intervention for children with disabilities. The quality of life which results from intervention is discussed, and features of intervention programs, such as early screening, a focus on the family, and classroom processes, are described. (BC)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Family Role
Teacher-Assisted Computer Implementation: A Vygotskian Perspective.
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Schetz, Katherine F.; Stremmel, Andrew J. – Early Education and Development, 1994
Advances a framework for teacher-assisted computer implementation based on Vygotsky's theory of socially mediated cognitive development. The approach suggested by this framework acknowledges critical roles of adults or more skilled partners in task performance and knowledge construction. Describes an application of the approach used to provide…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education