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Guide to Early Childhood

children readingThe time spanning early childhood is critical for the social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development for children. Educators and parents are challenged to find engaging activities to help with this growth process. Whether you are looking for ideas on teaching letter recognition or tips on nutrition, our guide to early childhood can help. You will find articles, tips, and reviews on thousands of subjects, all created, edited and published by a talented network of community writers, enthusiasts and subject matter experts. Check back often to see what's new and keep the youngsters in your life moving along the path of learning.

Latest Articles on Early Childhood
Intervention Strategies in the Preschool Classroom

Have you ever wondered what options you have for early childhood intervention strategies in the classroom? Here we will look at milestones, delays, assessments, evaluations, and...

The Best Reading Sites for Early Childhood Educators

Preschool teachers are always looking for ways to improve the reading skills of their average readers. Read on to find some of the best early childhood reading sites....

Early Education: Finding a Job You Will Love

You have finished your Child Development Associate, or have just graduated from college with a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development...now what? Put that degree...

How to Help a Preschooler Struggling With Stuttering

Children who stutter are not as rare an occurrence in the preschool classroom as you might wish to believe. Early childhood stuttering may affect an estimated 20% (1) of...

Most Popular Articles on Early Childhood
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    Early Childhood Issues and Trends

    What are the current issues and trends influencing Early Childhood Education? Here are some of the issues and trends that may determine the way we teach young learners in the next twenty years....

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    Intentional Teaching Techniques in the Early Childhood Classroom

    This article defines intentional teaching and provides activities and ideas to incorporate this type of teaching strategy into an early childhood environment....

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    Creating an Early Ed Webbing Curriculum

    Are you interested in creating a webbing curriculum for your preschool classroom? This article includes tips to getting it right and links to a printable blank webbing lesson plan....

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    Guide to Free Child Care Classes Online

    Whether you are just looking for early childhood education courses online, or you are looking for a way to take free child care classes, this is the right article for you. Read further to see why you should...

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    The Relationship Between Learning and Cognition

    What is the relationship between learning and cognition? You really cannot have one without the other. We explore the differences between the two, and how they complement each other. We also need to...

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Perks and Benefits of Teaching Preschool

Considering a career in early childhood education? While a career in early learning is not for everyone, the benefits are many. This article explores the professional as well as...

Early Childhood Praxis II Study Guide

As the economy makes teaching positions more scarce, teachers can keep themselves marketable by adding early childhood certification to their resume. Often teachers with an elementary...