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Early Childhood Floor in Children's House

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection linking to in-depth resources on the subject of early childhood development.
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Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development: Gender: Early Socialization

For Students 9th - 10th
This topic looks at this socialization process and the factors that influence gender development and gender socialization in children.
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Sesame Street

Sesame Street: Creativity and the Arts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Advice for parents of preschool-age children, but pertinent to anyone interested in early child development, for using the arts to prepare children for school success.
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Child Development Institute: Adolescence: The Last Step Before Becoming an Adult

For Students 9th - 10th
Begin to understand the teen age group looking at its place on the growth sequence. Learn that adoelscence, being the last step before becoming an adult brings many changes and challenges.
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Moral Development and Moral Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at several theories of moral development including Piaget, Kohlberg, and Gilligan. Must click on Overview of Moral Development and Education on right side of screen. Links to several articles on moral education.
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Child Development: How to Help Children and Teens Develop a Positive Self Image

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and tips about how to boost the self esteem of children and teens.
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Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Mamie Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
On this website you can read about Dr. Mamie Clark, distinguished African-American educator, and hear an interview with her about her studies of race and child development. This interview is part of Columbia University's Oral History...
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University of Florida

University of Florida: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A set of downloadable resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Topics addressed include child development, family values, financial assistance, health care, custody, education, and self-care.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Guide to the Business of Babysitting

For Students 9th - 10th
This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters...
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Early Childhood News: How Dramatic Play Can Enhance Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Dramatic play allows children to develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies. In order to derive the full benefits from dramatic play as it relates to learning, early educators should "set the...
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Child Development: Stages of Intellectual Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details of Piaget's theory of intellectual development, used by many developmental psychologists. It contains a chart illustrating "Stages of Cognitive Development."
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Naeyc: Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this article from National Association for the Education of Young Children, information about the importance of teaching emotional intelligence skills is shared.
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Psych Central: Early Sensitive Caregiving Has Lasting Influence on Development

For Students 9th - 10th
An article breaking down recent studies reflecting the impact that early connection with senstive caregivers has on child emotional development.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Ages and Stages of Growth: Infancy to Adolescence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that focuses on exploring the milestones of child development from infancy through adolescence.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Caregiver Child Interactions: Survival, Healthy Young Children [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the importance for caregiver-child interactions to understand the psychology of child development, relationships, and identification of the need for intervention.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ecological Systems Theory Simply Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the ecological systems theory is and it relates to child development. Looks at five environmental contexts that impact on a child's life and development. Provides examples of how different events within these frameworks...
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Education.com

Education.com: Current Issues in Education

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides articles on issues and debates in education today. The articles are organized into categories, including national standards, school policy, technology trends, school reform, child...
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Verywell: Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the eight stages of psychosocial development studied and defined by psychologist Erik Erikson.
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Companies: Critical Thinking Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
10 valuable critical thinking exercises ranging in subject matter. Includes questions and exercises regarding biological development, language usage, morals, values and ethics, and thought cycles.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Peep and the Big Wide World: Professional Development

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
PEEP and the Big Wide World, the animated Emmy Award-winning series that teaches science and math to an early childhood audience, offers professional development videos hosted by and tailored to family child care educators and...
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US Department of Education

U. S. Department of Education: Teaching Our Youngest

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A publication entitled Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child Care and Family Providers created under the direction of the Early Childhood-Head Start Task Force. Available in html or PDF format, the publication...
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Mother and Child Health and Education Trust: Stages in the Life of a Child

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about pregnancy to early childhood development is simply a click away. A wealth of resources for family and consumer science teachers, new mothers and for students looking for answers.
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Better Attitudes & Skills in Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of social emotional lesson plans. They were developed by the Project B.A.S.I.C. Child Development Specialist, and Child Care Consultation Staff via the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Fatherhood. E Learning Mod

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Identify the paradigm shift on involving fathers in childcare; and Understand the scope and negative effects of father absence; and Explore the benefits of father involvement in...

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