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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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Family Communication
Family Communication
Family Communication

This webpage provides a series of links to assist parents communicating with their children. Resources detail verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as some best practices for handling conflict and anger.
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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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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

NEA's research spotlight on community schools including descriptions and additional related links.
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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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What is Kindergarten Readiness and Why Does it Matter?
What is Kindergarten Readiness and Why Does it Matter?
What is Kindergarten Readiness and Why Does it Matter?

Short article detailing why Kindergarten readiness is important and what it looks like.
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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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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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5 Great Articles on Early Childhood Education
5 Great Articles on Early Childhood Education
5 Great Articles on Early Childhood Education

The editorial team at Resilient Educator present 5 articles written about early childhood education. These articles can be excellent resources for educators and parents to help maximize the benefits for young students.
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10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School

KidsHealth shares 10 ways parents can help their teen stay on track for academic success in high school.
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Transitioning to Kindergarten - School Readiness
Transitioning to Kindergarten - School Readiness
Transitioning to Kindergarten - School Readiness

A detailed readiness indicators guide for students entering kindergarten. Includes, how to create an Early Learning Passport for your child, as it is helpful to have a portfolio containing checklists, documents, and work samples organized for the teacher in a meaningful way.
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Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website
Attendance Works Website

The Attendance Works website contains information and resources to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve student outcomes.
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Best Beginnings: Alaska's Early Childhood Investment
Best Beginnings: Alaska's Early Childhood Investment
Best Beginnings: Alaska's Early Childhood Investment

This website discusses the importance of children's first five years, provides activities and resources for parents and educators to support whole child development, and identifies steps community members and businesses can take to support early child development. (Birth - K)
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The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources

California Department of Education's (CDE) webpage with information for parents and families on how to be involved in the education of their children.
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California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations

The purpose of the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations is to describe research and evidence-based expectations for the way most infants and toddlers make progress. This 128-page document discusses developmental foundations to ensure that early childhood development programs offer appropriate developmental support and care for young children.
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California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 3
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 3
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 3

The California Preschool Learning Foundations Series outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. Volume 3 of the series, a 184-page document, discusses the learning foundations related to history/social science and science.
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California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 1
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 1
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 1

The California Preschool Learning Foundations Series outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. Volume 1 of the series, a 205-page document, discusses the learning foundations on social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, and mathematics.
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California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 2
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 2
California Preschool Learning Foundations - Volume 2

The California Preschool Learning Foundations Series outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments that research has shown to promote early learning and development. Volume 2 of the series, a 126-page document, discusses the learning foundations on visual and performing arts, physical development, and health.
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Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School
Engaging Teachers: Measuring the Impact of Teachers on Student Attendance in Secondary School

This study found that highly engaging teachers can decrease absences by 49 percent, making it clear that a teacher’s impact extends well beyond test scores and grades.
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Developmental Milestones: Ages 3 - 5
Developmental Milestones: Ages 3 - 5
Developmental Milestones: Ages 3 - 5

This article provides an overview of milestones for parents to expect from their children ages three through five.
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5 Reasons to Establish a Toddler Routine
5 Reasons to Establish a Toddler Routine
5 Reasons to Establish a Toddler Routine

This webpage details why toddlers thrive in a scheduled environment, as well as a sample schedule and framework around which to schedule a toddler's activities.
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PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents
PBS for Parents: The Role of Parents

This article by PBS Kids provides information to parents about their role and ways to positively interact with their children.
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Guide to Ages 3-5
Guide to Ages 3-5
Guide to Ages 3-5

Scholastic provides a series of resources on developmental milestones (cognitive, social, language, and other) for children ages 3-5.
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Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?
Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?
Why Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?

Short article from The Atlantic addressing the middle school years and what it is like for students. Also included in this article is a related 18minute video.
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Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know
Chronic Absenteeism: What You Need to Know

This web page contains information for parents about what chronic absenteeism is and how it prevents students from receiving consistent instruction they need.
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Zero to Three - Early Connections Last a Lifetime
Zero to Three - Early Connections Last a Lifetime
Zero to Three - Early Connections Last a Lifetime

Zero to Three provides parents and families with resources to advance the health, development, and well-being of their baby.
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Creating Routines for Love and Learning
Creating Routines for Love and Learning
Creating Routines for Love and Learning

This article details why routines are so important in a toddler's development. Routines are integral for toddler self-control, reduce parent/toddler power struggles, develop a child's social skills, and help children cope with transitions.
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Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet
Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet
Helping Your Child Succeed in School Booklet

Every child has the power to succeed in school and in life and every parent, family member and caregiver can help.
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Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students
Toolbox: Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-6 Students

This toolbox is a research-based social-emotional learning curriculum that provides resources for educators and parents. It teaches critical social competencies necessary for academic and life success such as: resiliency, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills.
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Facilitate Play-Based Learning at Home
Facilitate Play-Based Learning at Home
Facilitate Play-Based Learning at Home

In this article, parents get suggestions and strategies on how to encourage play-based learning at home for young children.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home

CASEL provides parents and families resources to support their children’s social and emotional development at home.
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Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area

Great Schools.org provides information regarding school quality to help parents find the right school for their family.