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Mar 17, 2023 11:37:35 AM

Conflict Resolution Activities for Children

Child development
It's impossible to prevent children from experiencing conflicts, especially once they enter preschool and begin to spend less ...
Feb 28, 2023 5:20:39 PM

KWL Chart: A Visual Information Organizer for Preschoolers

Child development
Curiosity, prior knowledge, and reflection are common and critical parts of early childhood education. When children enter ...
Feb 17, 2023 4:01:22 PM

How to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children

Child development
Confidence and self-esteem play an essential role in a child's ability to take on the world bravely. Life can be stressful and ...
Feb 14, 2023 6:10:12 PM

The Alphabetic Principle: Connecting Sounds to Letters

Child development
Imagine preparing for a cross-country road trip. Your bags are packed, you know your destination, and your car is waiting in the ...
Feb 8, 2023 2:15:00 PM

Emotional Self-Regulation Strategies for Young Children

Child development
Infants and toddlers often have outbursts and tantrums because they haven’t learned to regulate their emotions independently. ...
Jan 27, 2023 12:00:00 PM

Stages of Play: A Teacher’s Guide to Play Theories

Child development
For children, playing is a fun, leisurely activity in pursuit of their interests. It’s also a crucial part of their development ...
Jan 25, 2023 5:19:02 PM

How to Promote Free Play in Early Childhood

Child development
When children engage in an activity they enjoy—molding play dough, pretending to be a bakery owner, or chasing other children ...
Jan 24, 2023 7:17:59 PM

Learning Through Guided Play

Child development
Direct instruction gets educational content across quickly and may be effective for certain areas of learning. However, children ...
Jan 24, 2023 5:35:08 PM

A Guide to Game-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

Child development
Over the years, educators have had to supplement traditional learning with other models to meet each child’s specific learning ...
Jan 23, 2023 6:59:05 PM

Brain-Based Learning in Early Childhood

Child development
Brain development accelerates between ages two and five. During this time, a child’s brain is flexible and responds quickly to ...