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By G. Olsen|M.L. Fuller — Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall Updated on Jul 20, 2010
Commentary: Early childhood education boosts economic, social...
One of the earliest indicators of a child’s future success is the number of words he or she hears prior to kindergarten. Language development begins with the interplay of words between the parent and child and helps nurture vocabulary, which is considered the building block of education. The frequency and richness of natural conversation in a child’s first years plays a key role in development.
Early Literacy: Policy and Practice in the Preschool Years
By: Dorothy Strickland and Shannon Riley-Ayers As early childhood education moves front and center in the public policy debate, more attention is being paid to early literacy. Early childhood professionals have long recognized the importance of language and literacy in preparing children to succeed in school. Early literacy plays a key role in enabling the kind of early learning experiences that research shows are linked with academic achievement, reduced grade retention, higher graduation rates and enhanced productivity in adult life.
Too much TV linked with weaker kids
A new study finds the more TV kids watch, the thicker they get around the waistline and the weaker their muscle strength. The more time kids spend in front of the TV, the larger their waistlines, researchers foundEach hour spent watching TV per week also corresponded to a loss in jumping distanceChildren over age 2 should watch no more than two hours of television per day (Time.com) -- The more TV kids watch in early life, the thicker they get around the waistline and the weaker their muscle strength, a new study finds.
22 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Resources >> Browse Articles >> Special Education & Learning Disabilities "Give fewer choices. If a child is asked to pick a color, say red, only give him two to three choices to pick from.
Preschool and Prekindergarten Programs
The Child Trends DataBank examines and monitors more than 100 indicators that focus on risks and positive developments for children. For each indicator we summarize what the research says about its importance to children’s development, track trends over time and by subgroup, and highlight strategies likely to improve well-being. We also provide links to state, local, and international data. Our estimates come from reliable sources including federal reports and websites.
Obama preschool plan draws mixed response, questions over cost and effectiveness
FILE: Feb. 14, 2013: President Obama plays with a young girl during a visit to College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Decatur, Ga.AP President Obama’s plan to provide free, high-quality preschool across the country is getting a mixed response, garnering broad support for helping poor children but raising questions about expanding entitlements and the success of similar programs. The president announced the plan during his State of the Union address last week, arguing that America must begin preparing its citizens for the new, high-tech economy at the “earliest possible age.” “Study after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road.” However, less than 30 percent of 4-year-olds are enrolled in a “high-quality” preschool program, he said.
American Educational History Timeline
American Educational History: A Hypertext Timeline Last updated September 13, 2017. See the lesson plan designed for use with this timeline.
This article talks about policies pertaining to preschool. More policy makers are realizing that learning needs to start taking place before Kindergarten. Within this article, they discuss the effects of the mass market for preschool, the broken system, and new trends and strategies that are being created to make the best possibly preschool. This is important for teachers, school personel, parents, and student teachers alike. These ideas are always changing and always new. by colbeebush Apr 10
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