By reviewing the research, observing teacher鈥揷hild interactions, and interviewing practitioners, we developed a model for social and emotional teaching with four essential components.
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Authored by:
Katherine M. Zinsser, Susanne A. Denham, Timothy W. Curby
The purpose of this article is to highlight strategies that early childhood educators can share with families in an effort to prevent challenging behavior during transitions both inside and outside the home.
One way to encourage positive connections within families is by teaching adult family members to use the Powerful Interactions鈩� framework with their children.
In a recent study, my research colleagues and I found multiple benefits for children, families, and caregiving staff when COC is successfully implemented.
While participating in the diaper-changing routine, Lilly is learning language and self-help skills, and developing autonomy, self-regulation, and other capabilities.
Respect鈥攖reating with consideration鈥攚as the overarching feature behind the values and actions of teachers I observed for more than six months in one of the four Childspace infant and toddler centers that I co-own with my husband (Christie 2011).
Tips from a licensed foster parent and early childhood educator on the best ways to support children in the foster care system, including resources that will help provide a safe and nurturing environment that assists individual needs.
The power of the words we use with children is like no other! Here are some practical tips for ensuring our conversations with children are positive and meaningful.
The years of toddlers and twos should be some of the most joyful years for you and your child. These children grow by leaps and bounds鈥攚alking, talking, laughing, singing, helping, and gaining new life experiences every day.
The best available evidence tells us that more guns leads to more violence, and that child-access prevention laws, in particular, can reduce injuries and deaths.
This is the first article in a series about asking questions that foster rich conversations. Visiting a variety of preschool settings, we鈥檒l consider the different types of questions teachers ask and listen to children鈥檚 responses.
