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The Beauty of Early Childhood Mathematics: Playful Math = Engaged Learning "Mathematicians often say that they find math beautiful—a sentiment that used to leave me scratching my head."  In this article for Young Children magazine, Lisa Hansel discusses how her "perspective changed while working on the article and describes math learning experiences that are meaningful and enjoyable for children and teachers." Document
The Behavior Cage Behavior problems! Living or working with kids who have severe disabilities is a challenge. And then, as if there wasn?t already enough on your plate, suddenly you?re dealing with behaviors. Take the brief presentations found here and use them as starting points. Working with someone who has both a disability and behavioral issues can be very complex. Remedies can take months to achieve. Problems can be rooted in emotional, social, physical, and/or mental areas. Autism definitely falls into this arena also. Website
The Benefits of Helping Preschoolers Understand and Discuss Their Emotions This article lays out evidence-based examples of what family members and professionals can do, even without a formal curriculum, to foster the emotional literacy of very young children. Document
The Benefits of Outdoor Play Children are spending increasingly less time playing outdoors. Research has shown that children who play outdoors regularly are happier, healthier, and stronger. Learn about some of the health benefits and get ideas for fun outdoor activities! Document
The Boulevard The Boulevard website is a directory of products and services for the physically challenged, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Listings range from accessible housing to wheelchairs and accessories, as well as a link to pediatric products and adaptive clothing. Website
The Brain Architects: Building Resilience Through Play "Far from frivolous, play contributes to sturdy brain architecture, the foundations of lifelong health, and the building blocks of resilience, yet its importance is often overlooked. In this podcast [from Harvard University - Center on the Developing Child], Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains the role of play in supporting resilience and five experts share their ideas and personal stories about applying the science of play in homes, communities, and crisis environments around the world." Website
The Brain Science Behind Trauma In this brief, concise article, Dr. Bruce Perry articulates one of the most common barriers towards learning ? stress and trauma ? and indicates how we can begin to understand and change this dynamic. Document
The Brain-Changing Power of Conversation New research shows the benefits, across all socioeconomic levels, of talking with (not just to) your young children.  Document
The Building Blocks of High-Quality Early Childhood Education Programs The Learning Policy Institute recently released a new research brief, The Building Blocks of High-Quality Early Childhood Education Programs (2016), which summarizes the research on high quality early childhood programs and professional standards for early education. The brief highlights key elements of quality and focuses on factors that contribute to meaningful teacher-child interactions. Document
The Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education The Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education provides collaborative services related to the education of young children, including information, consultation, staff development and training events, and technical assistance. The center produces materials that support best practices which can be used by a wide audience to support and extend young children's learning. Also, the center serves as a resource center for a variety of topics and needs related to improving educational opportunities for all young children. Website
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