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Jan 2009 “Who’s the Boss?” Young Children’s Power and Influence in an Early Childhood Classroom

This study, published in “Early Childhood Research and Practice”, looks in depth at the issue of power dynamics in the early childhood classroom and the resulting implications for teachers. The actual findings of the study are presented through the use of case studies.
Feb 2008 Universal Checklist for Identifying Infants and Toddlers Eligible for Early Intervention

This new practice guide from the Tracking, Referral and Assessment Center for Excellence (TRACE) “describes the development and use of a universal checklist designed to be used by primary referral sources for identifying infants and toddlers who may be eligible for early intervention.

Feb 2009 The Rural Early Childhood Forum on American Indian and Alaska Native Early Learning



Aug 2008 The Power of Conversation

Literacy starts at home with family conversation. This article emphasizes the importance of families talking with their young children, noting that parents know how to tailor a discussion to make it meaningful for their child and that they also have numerous opportunities for rich conversation.

Jan 2009 The Importance of Early Math II

According to the Society for Research in Child Development, early math ability is a good predictor of later success in school, even better than early reading abilities. However, early math instruction may either be lacking or of poor quality. “Mathematics Education for Young Children: What it is and How to Promote it” is second brief.

Jan 2009 The Importance of Early Math I

According to the Society for Research in Child Development, early math ability is a good predictor of later success in school, even better than early reading abilities. However, early math instruction may either be lacking or of poor quality. “Improving Mathematics Education May Enhance Children’s Academic Success” is the first of two briefs.

Apr 2008 The Effects of Early Reading with Parents on Developing Literacy Skills

A study of lower-income mothers with children shows that “reading to very young children even before children have begun to identify letters can form an important foundation for vocabulary development and language skills later in life.” (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child)

Dec 2008 Teachers Interactions with Children Critical Ingredient for Effective Pre-K

This study from the University of Virginia found that supportive instructional and emotional interactions with preschool teachers provides the greatest benefit to children.

Dec 2008 Talking to Children: Why Some Mothers Do It More

It has been well documented that talking with children helps them develop language skills. Other studies have shown that less educated parents talk less frequently with their children and use fewer words and simpler language. However, this study from the University of North Carolina found that mothers who had information about child development were more likely to talk frequently and in more complex ways with their children. It also found that the child’s temperament is important: mothers of children who were “more distressed” talked with their children less often and used simpler language.

Dec 2007 Study Links Childcare Quality to Language Development

(from Get Ready to Read) Researchers at the University of North Carolina's Frank Porter Graham Institute find that children in higher quality childcare developed language skills more quickly than those in lower quality care.

Aug 2008 Preschool Tutoring Concerns Some Development Experts

In this “Time” magazine article, recent research indicating that the best predictors of school success are basic math and reading skills is cited. The resulting toddler tutoring craze is then examined, with child development experts weighing in about parents expecting too much, too soon.
Aug 2008 Parenting Quality Influences Children’s Early Cognitive Development

This study, published in the journal “Child Development,” looks at how economic factors and parenting quality interact to affect children’s cognitive performance. The study determined that mothers in low-income families that had better social and economic resources provided more supportive parenting to their children, thus improving the children’s cognitive performance.

Apr 2008 Growing and Learning with Native Young Children

The National Center for Rural Early Childhood Learning Initiatives has training outlines and resources for two workshops: 1) Leadership for Native Language Learning and 2) Using Native Languages and Traditions in Everyday Activities.

Jan 2008 Educational Services and Resources Exceptional Student Services

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Feb 2009 Developmental Screening and Assessment Instruments



Feb 2008 Department of Education Website on Effective Teaching Practices: Doing What Works

This new website from the U.S. Department of Education helps educators identify and make use of effective teaching practices. Much of content is based on the Institute of Education Sciences’ What Works Clearinghouse, which evaluates research in order to inform the education community about practices and interventions that are likely to work.

Dec 2008 Are Boys and Girls Brains Wired to Learn Differently?

Great Schools provides a short summary of the research.
Mar 2009 All Work And No Play Makes For Troubling Trend In Early Education

Parents and educators who favor traditional classroom-style learning over free, unstructured playtime in preschool and kindergarten may actually be stunting a child’s development instead of enhancing it, according to a University of Illinois professor who studies childhood learning and literacy development.
Dec 2007 Access to Books

(From First Book) Research demonstrates that having access to a wide variety of reading materials is essential if a child is to grow and develop into a strong reader. The majority of children from low-income families have no books at all in their homes or classrooms. Read more:

Dec 2007 Music Instruction Helps Children Learn Language

(from Get Ready to Read) A new study by Northwestern University provides evidence that experience with music at a young age can enhance the brain's auditory system, increasing the encoding skills involved in language.

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