Resources about development

Kindgarten in Kansas

Congratulations! Your child will soon be old enough to enter kindergarten! During this time of mixed emotions, as you move into the role of trusting partner of his/her kindergarten teacher, this booklet will help ease the process. Designed to provide you information on what you need to know and what you can expect as the first day of school approaches, we hope it is just what you’re looking for! This resource may also be purchased from KPIRC for $1.00 per copy by emailing your request to kpirc@kpirc.org

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with early childhood Head Start kindergarten transition Order from KPIRC early childhood education family early literacy back to school school readiness family school partnership development on March 05, 2010 #

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Healthy Children

The Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start has created a new website designed to empower parents that is supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The site includes information about ages and stages from prenatal through young adult. It also includes healthy living information (e.g., nutrition, fitness, sports, oral health, and emotional wellness), as well as safety and prevention information, health issues, news, and tips and tools. It also includes a place where parents can “Ask the Pediatrician” or “Find a Pediatrician.”

Filed under Parents and tagged with health development on January 26, 2010 #

Born Learning: Your Child At...Series

Throughout the early years, your child will grow and change tremendously. For more information about your child’s age and stage, use the following tools. Includes information on development, immunization schedules, discipline, and more!

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with development immunizations parenting on January 14, 2010 #

Mother Goose Programs Free Activity Guide

Reading to even the youngest child will: * Introduce sounds, words and language * Provide a chance for closeness and cuddling * Instill a love of books and language * Stimulate her imagination * Bridge the gap between adults and children * Open up new worlds * Make him want to learn to read because it helps him love books We offer programs, booklists, free activities and other resources for parents, caregivers, teachers and librarians.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with books literacy math science activities development early childhood education on January 14, 2010 #

University of Maine Early Childhood Resources

Click on the Tipsheet titles listed below to open an accessible web page. Please be sure to check out the Selected Resources link for each Tipsheet. If you would like to suggest a resource for a Selected Resources page, please e-mail the resource information to ccidsmail@umit.maine.edu.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with teachers administrators education early childhood special education early childhood development on January 14, 2010 #

OUCH! That Hurts! Biting

Children bite for a variety of reasons. For some children, biting may be related to their stage of development. Biting can be very common, for example, at the toddler stage of development. When young children lack skills and strategies to communicate their feelings and needs effectively, they may feel overwhelmed. Biting then becomes a child’s way of expressing frustration.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with biting development on January 14, 2010 #

Shocking Language in Young Children

When children swear, it is important to understand the hidden meanings behind those troubling words. Young children usually do not know what the swear words mean, so what is the swearing behavior communicating? Is a child saying… * “I am angry!” * “This word makes people pay attention!” * “I want be like my favorite movie star!” * “I need a friend!”

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with swearing swear words cursing cussing development on January 14, 2010 #

Social Emotional Development

Social-emotional development involves the ability to form close, secure relationships and to experience, regulate, and express emotions. Social-emotional growth is affected by a variety of factors, such as an individual’s unique biology and temperament, as well as life experiences. * “Social” refers to how individuals interact with others. * “Emotional” refers to how individuals feel about themselves, others, and the world.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with social/emotional social development mental health development on January 14, 2010 #

Message in a Backpack

Family friendly topical sheets, just right to print and share copies of these pages with the families in your program.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with development education play math language literacy toddlers social development on January 14, 2010 #

Songs and Activities from Miss Jackie

Jackie Silberg, known to most of her fans as “Miss Jackie,” is an award-winning music educator, songwriter, and author. Her engaging songs and books have entertained and educated young children, parents, and teachers around the world. Miss Jackie is pleased to offer free song downloads and corresponding activities and musical listening ideas for TYC readers.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with development songs music early childhood on January 14, 2010 #

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