Child Development
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A Guide to Expressive Language Disorder
Expressive language is a child’s way to communicate their thoughts and feelings through the use of words, sentences, and phrases. It is a significant ... -
The 6 Stages of Play in Early Childhood
Kids should encounter six different stages of play leading up to cooperative activities with others. Each stage should help with the development of skills ... -
Dealing with Problem Behaviors in a Positive Way
Handling children that exhibit problem behaviors is a common concern for parents and teachers. There are different ways to correct these behaviors. Some factors ... -
Naturalistic Intervention: Changing Behaviors in the Learner’s Regular Setting
Naturalistic intervention (NI) is a set of practices, techniques, and strategies designed to bring out a target behavior. This is done in the learner’s ... -
What Is The Absorbent Mind?
If you have ever visited a learning specialist, you are sure to have heard the term ‘the absorbent mind.’ All children experience an absorbent ... -
A Guide to Writing Observation Reports
An observation report is a piece of document that contains comprehensive information about a child. This document can be used as the basis to ... -
Constructivism and the Developing Child
The theory of constructivism greatly influences the school life of children from a very young age. Most schools rely on this theory to provide ... -
Adaptive Behavior Skills for Kids with Special Needs
Adaptive behavior is defined as the set of skills that individuals should be able to perform at a certain age. Examples include social skills, ... -
How To Promote Naturalistic Intelligence
If you have researched intelligence before, you probably came across Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. He suggests that there ... -
40 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Child’s Preschool
In six months or so, we plan to move my 4-year old son Matthias to a new preschool. We are looking for a location ...