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Important Math Skills in Early Childhood
Important Math Skills in Early Childhood
Important Math Skills in Early Childhood

This webpage details the importance of early childhood math skills, and provides benchmarks for early childhood educators regarding math education.
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Early Education Resources and Publications
Early Education Resources and Publications
Early Education Resources and Publications

The Early Education Division at the California Department of Education (CDE) provides an array of Early Education Resources that include Infant/Toddler Resources, Parent Resources, and Preschool Resources.
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UDL: A Systematic Approach to Supporting Diverse Learners
UDL: A Systematic Approach to Supporting Diverse Learners
UDL: A Systematic Approach to Supporting Diverse Learners

An introduction to Universal Design for Learning to support diverse students.
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10 Effective Developmentally Appropriate Practice Teaching Strategies
10 Effective Developmentally Appropriate Practice Teaching Strategies
10 Effective Developmentally Appropriate Practice Teaching Strategies

This is a list of 10 developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to improve teaching and learning. An infographic with the strategies is included.
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Pre-K: Decades Worth of Studies, One Strong Message
Pre-K: Decades Worth of Studies, One Strong Message
Pre-K: Decades Worth of Studies, One Strong Message

This article by Claudio Sanchez reviews the research on early childhood education. The findings show that kids who attend public preschool programs are better prepared for kindergarten than kids who don't.
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Foundations of Early Numeracy
Foundations of Early Numeracy
Foundations of Early Numeracy

A brief online teacher course for the foundational skills of early numeracy.
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Erikson Institute - Early Math Collaborative
Erikson Institute - Early Math Collaborative
Erikson Institute - Early Math Collaborative

Resources specifically for early learners and the development of early numeracy and counting and cardinality skills.
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DREME TE - Early Math Resources for Teacher Educators
DREME TE - Early Math Resources for Teacher Educators
DREME TE - Early Math Resources for Teacher Educators

DREME TE advances research in early mathematics. They also provide teacher professional development units, family math strategies and activities, resources and publications for early math.
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Mathematics in Early Childhood Learning
Mathematics in Early Childhood Learning
Mathematics in Early Childhood Learning

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics provides an overview of supporting research as to why mathematics is important for early childhood learners.
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The Beauty of Early Childhood Mathematics: Playful Math = Engaged Learning
The Beauty of Early Childhood Mathematics: Playful Math = Engaged Learning
The Beauty of Early Childhood Mathematics: Playful Math = Engaged Learning

Math instruction for early childhood learners can be playful and fun - not necessarily comprised of flashcards or worksheets. Teachers can highlight features of children's play that are mathematical, as well as creating math activities that are playful.
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Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning

TeacherVision provides printables, lessons, and other resources to support students with social and emotional issues.
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Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and Tone of Voice
Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and Tone of Voice
Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and Tone of Voice

This webpage details why nonverbal communication is important, as well as some methods to improve parental, child, and family nonverbal communication methods and tone of voice.
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FamilyEducation
FamilyEducation
FamilyEducation

FamilyEducation is a parenting website that provides resources to parents at every stage, from pregnancy to raising toddlers, and teens.
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Improving Kids' Social Skills
Improving Kids' Social Skills
Improving Kids' Social Skills

This webpage details the different stages of social development, as well as best-practices for improving social development and how to reinforce specific social skills.
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Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources
Parent Toolkit - Resources

Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Education Nation and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults. The Parent Toolkit also supports children's social and emotional development by providing tips to help children with self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making.
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Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade
Social Skills - Grade by Grade

Scholastic discusses the grade-level social skills that teachers tend to look for and how to teach it. Skills range from sharing and being polite in Pre-K to accountability and perspective in Grades 4-5.
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How Much Screen Time is OK for My Kids?
How Much Screen Time is OK for My Kids?
How Much Screen Time is OK for My Kids?

Common Sense Media details the four main categories of screen time - passive consumption, interactive consumption, communication, and content creation. This guide also details some best-practices for child screen time.
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Raising Children - First 1000 Days
Raising Children - First 1000 Days
Raising Children - First 1000 Days

An Australian parenting website offering comprehensive, practical, expert child health, parenting information, and activities.
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Nick Jr. Games
Nick Jr. Games
Nick Jr. Games

Children can play games featuring characters from their favorite Nick Jr. shows, some of which engage children's math, reading and social-emotional skills.
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California Association for the Education of Young Children
California Association for the Education of Young Children
California Association for the Education of Young Children

Californian membership-based advocacy organization dedicated to advancing excellence throughout the early care and education profession. CAAEYC unites educators of young children and advocates for political and professional leadership.
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Federal and State Funding for Child Care and Early Learning
Federal and State Funding for Child Care and Early Learning
Federal and State Funding for Child Care and Early Learning

This is a budget information sheet on federal and state funding for early childcare.
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Expanding Early Learning - Full Day Preschool and Kindergarten
Expanding Early Learning - Full Day Preschool and Kindergarten
Expanding Early Learning - Full Day Preschool and Kindergarten

This report discusses research about the benefits of full-day preschool and kindergarten programs and provides aligned recommendations for local and state government leaders.
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The Ultimate Guide for Starting Your Own Preschool
The Ultimate Guide for Starting Your Own Preschool
The Ultimate Guide for Starting Your Own Preschool

This guide explains how to start your own preschool, from writing a business plan and choosing a location, to marketing, hiring, and managing your day-to-day operations.
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The Economics of Early Childhood Investments
The Economics of Early Childhood Investments
The Economics of Early Childhood Investments

An analysis of the impact of early childhood education. Report emphasizes its effects on achievement and economic (individual and societal) outcomes. Findings may inform local policymaking.