Child Development
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What are the 4 Components of Task Analysis?
Task analysis is a process in which broad goals are broken down into small objectives or parts and sequenced for instruction. Task analysis is ... -
The Best Stories for Young Children
Before the advent of all access TV, phones that play videos and games, and movies that can be accessed at any time and from ... -
Language Skills May Have Greatest Impact on Kindergarten Readiness
The best thing that ever happened to me was the birth of my son, Matthias. At the writing of this piece, he is 2 ... -
8 Tips on Nurturing Your Young Child’s Curiosity
We often take for granted the role that curiosity plays in the learning process. Research has shown that curious children outperform their peers in ... -
How Childhood Trauma Results in Brains Wired for Fear
Today, I want to discuss childhood trauma and how it leads to brains wired for fear. As I write this article, I am thinking ... -
12 Questions That Early Childhood Teachers Should Be Able to Answer
Early childhood teachers, like most educators, strive for excellence and scoff at mediocre colleagues. To be considered one of the best there are several ... -
Do Preschool Teachers Really Need to Be College Graduates?
Let’s get right into it. Yes, preschool teachers need to be college graduates. As a matter of fact, they need a bachelor’s degree, not ... -
15 Children’s Books That Teach Essential Life Lessons
I have a son that is 2 years old and he is my pride and joy. I had a great father, and the dream ... -
Empathy-building ideas for your classroom
It’s not always easy to see someone else’s perspective. Anyone who tries to see from another viewpoint has to take into consideration another person’s ... -
How to Deal with a Child Who Steals
If you found a pack of gum you didn’t purchase in your child’s coat pocket, you should know that you aren’t alone. Roughly one-fourth ...
