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Encouraging Physical Activity in Preschoolers
Physical exercise is critical for preschoolers' cognitive and physical development. In e-clip # 7, Dr. Darren Robert describes the importance of physical activity for children's development, and offers several ways to incorporate physical activity into the preschool daily routine. Two teachers describe their efforts to physically engage preschoolers through yoga and other activities, and to involve parents in encouraging physical activity at home.
Copyright 2011 by the Center for Early...
Related topics : parental engagement in early childhood education at home
Involving Families
Parents and other close family members are children's first teachers. In e-clip #3, Director Jamie Klein discusses the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with families. When early childhood administrators and teachers provide a variety of opportunities for families to become involved in classrooms and in programs, parents gain an understanding of what their children are learning, and they have the ability to extend the learning at home.
Copyright 2009 by the Center for Early...
Related topics : early childhood education at home
Strategies for Supporting Dual Language Learners in an Early Childhood Classroom
Preschool teacher Beth Martin describes the importance of building relationships with children whose home language is different from her own, and the techniques she uses to help dual language learners understand what is happening in the classroom and become more comfortable speaking in English. This video is part of the "Reflections from the Field" series. To view other videos in this series, visit: http://www.easternct.edu/cece/reflections-from-the-field/.
Copyright 2016 by the Connecticut...
Related topics : early childhood education at home
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