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	40 Developmental Assets for Infants Download PDF 346KB The Search Institute in Minneapolis has researched development assets for infants – of which they have identified 40 assets, which are building blocks that promote healthy development.
	what can families do at home to help their children do well in school? This site offers many ideas and interactive ways to help your children do better in school. Visit the site to download all the ideas today!
	"Questions to Ask Your Kids After 'How Was Your Day?'" Language development is one the most important life-long skills.Talking with young children about their day promotes language development as well as social-emotional development. Read More
	The following is a group of articles on Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten 80 Skills That Help Ease Transition to Kindergarten Download PDF 227 KB Quick Reference (Checklist for Transition to Kindergarten) Download PDF 174 KB
	Born Learning is designed as a tool for long-lasting community change that supports young children. It has three cornerstones: Awareness, Education, and Action. 5 Key Ideas for New Parents download PDF Family History Projects for You and Your Grandchildren download PDF http://www.bornlearning.org
	Online Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development Produced by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development, this encyclopedia covers 33 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five, and presents the most up-to-date scientific knowledge. Each topic is organized with key messages geared for parents and service providers. For researchers and others wishing to delve more deeply, each topic has a comprehensive folder containing numerous articles and research reports.
	A Child Becomes A Reader Download PDF 498 KB
	Everyday Ways to Support Your Baby’s and Toddler’s Early Learning Your baby is learning—about you, himself, and the world around him—from the moment he enters the world. The chart below gives you some ideas of the many ways you can support your child’s early learning through your everyday activities.
	Effective Approaches to Teaching Young Mexican Immigrant Children Download PDF 373 KB A resource for early childhood educators on ways to work more effectively with young Mexican immigrant children and their families.
	The Future Starts Here In your baby's life, infancy is a time of exciting physical and emotional growth. Your baby will triple in weight, grow many inches, and learn how to sit up and stand. He may even take his first steps. Download to Read More...
español	Helping Your Preschool Child To order via email: edpubs@inet.ed.gov Download PDF 725KB Obtenga la versión en español
	ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. The booklets in this series, Magic of Everyday Moments, are not intended to be general guides to everything that is happening at each specific age. Instead, they focus on how, through interactions with your baby during everyday moments, you can support your baby's social, emotional and intellectual development. Birth to 4 months 4 months to 6 months 9 months to 12 months 12 months to 15 months 18 months to 24 months 24 months to 36 months These are linked with Permission from Zero to Three- www.zerotothree.org
	Early Years are Learning Years are short articles designed for parents and other adults involved with children on a daily basis. Early childhood programs involved in the NAEYC accreditation process frequently use these articles in newsletters to help families and others learn more about giving children a great start. http://naeyc.org/ece/eyly/
	The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child created a series of science briefs on the development of chidren. How Early Child Care Affects Later Development How Gene-Environment Interaction Affects Children's Anxious and Fearful Behavior The Effects of Early Reading with Parents on Developing Literacy Skills Connections Between Early Literacy and Social Behavior Read More
	NEA/PTA Parent Guides Practical Information that Parents Can Put to Use Developed through a joint effort between NEA and National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), these guides provide parents and caregivers with fundamental tools to encourage their children's success in school. Download PDF versions below, or if you prefer, order up to ten hard copies of each 4-color brochure at no charge. Order online or call toll free 800-717-9790. A Parent's Guide to Preparing Your Child for School A Parent's Guide to a Successful Kindergarten Transition A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Do Well in School A Parent's Guide to Raising Ready Readers—and Keeping Them That Way
	Policy Brief - Who Goes to Preschool and Why Does it Matter? Source: National Institute for Early Education Research - November 8, 2007 An updated policy brief from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) entitled Who Goes to Preschool and Why Does it Matter? by W. Steven Barnett and Donald J. Yaroszbut examines factors that influence preschool enrollment and offers policy recommendations to address inequities in access. It is available online at: http://nieer.org/resources/policybriefs/15.pdf
	"Oh Baby!" was created by Malcolm L. Smith, Ph.D. for a program that focuses on Realistic Expectations for Kansas Parents of children birth to 18 months. This brochure is to be used for educational purposes only. If you are interested in parenting workshops that accompany this brochure, please contact Malcolm Smith at (785) 832-1313 or malcolm@peacefulintervention.com.
	Parents as Teachers Curriculum and The Foundations of Literacy Download PDF 335 KB Developed in collaboration with the Kansas Parents As Teachers Association (KPATA), this 1-page newsletter is a special feature on Parents As Teachers (PAT) Involvement and Early Childhood Development.
	Parent-friendly version! Parents as Teachers Curriculum and The Basics of Literacy Download PDF 195 KB
	No Child Left Behind & Parents As Teachers Download PDF 1.20MB Developed in collaboration with the Kansas Parents As Teachers Association (KPATA), this 1-page newsletter is a special feature on Parents As Teachers (PAT) Involvement and Early Childhood Development.
	Parent-friendly version! No Child Left Behind & Parents As Teachers Download PDF 422 KB
	Where Does A Good Start in School Begin? Download PDF 2.14MB Developed in collaboration with the Kansas Parents As Teachers Association (KPATA), this 1-page newsletter is a special feature on Parents As Teachers (PAT) Involvement and Early Childhood Development.
	Parent-friendly version! Where Does A Good Start in School Begin? Download PDF 255 KB
	Parents as Teachers and Kansas PTA Download PDF 485 KB Developed in collaboration with the Kansas Parents As Teachers Association (KPATA), this 1-page newsletter is a special feature on Parents As Teachers (PAT) Involvement and Early Childhood Development.
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