The Devereux Center for Resilient Children strives to “foster resilience in and promote the social and emotional development of young children (birth to age 5), so that they can be successful in both school and life.” In a recent blog post, the Devereux Center shared helpful ideas for weaving social-emotional learning into everyday classroom activities. … Read more
“In ECE [early childhood education], this means respecting the unique experiences and identities of every child and family, creating an environment where all voices are heard and valued.” Children then feel they belong and have self-worth. Cultivating cultural humility is one crucial way you can support identity development in young children. This resource is featured … Read more
“A basic premise in anti-bias education is ‘We are all the same. We are all different. Isn’t that wonderful!’” The featured NAEYC article explores the four core goals of anti-bias education, which help you create a supportive learning environment that “supports children’s development of a confident sense of identity without needing to feel superior to … Read more
From the Children’s Book Council: Multilingual board books introduce young readers to the sounds and rhythms of more than one language from the very start, helping to build early literacy skills, expand vocabulary, and strengthen cognitive development. These books also celebrate diversity, offering children a window into different traditions and perspectives. By sharing stories in … Read more
Mindfulness in Head Start Settings, from headstart.gov, provides links to a few different resources to support growth in this area. These resources include: An online learning module (also called Mindfulness in Head Start Settings) through the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. The module focuses on how to include mindfulness practices into your daily routines in … Read more
The Head Start brief, You’re the Best Teacher! Responsive Interactions with Young Children, explains how adults’ responsive social interaction is key to children’s early learning.
A Guide to Serve & Return, from The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, includes various resources, including a podcast episode and a handout that summarizes the five simple steps to a successful ‘serve and return’ interaction.
NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Position Statement includes a section on creating a caring, equitable community of learners.
This excerpt, ‘Who Am I?’ from the Zero to Three Critical Competencies Course Curriculum, shares information about what early educators can do to support infants and toddlers in developing a sense of self and belonging.
ECLKC offers a teacher’s guide and recommended materials list to support educators in responding to children’s interests as they explore the natural world.
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