IELDS Standard: 30.A.ECc
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Keeping Healthy and Safe: Smaller Group Sizes
Young children are attending programs that may have smaller groups or different groups. Adults can support them with simple explanations, visual supports, and practice.
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Returning to Childcare During COVID-19
Families returning to childcare during the COVID-19 situation may have many questions and concerns.
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Helping Young Children Resolve Conflicts
This list contains a variety of resources associated with helping young children resolve conflicts.
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Mila Paints the Fence
This video clip illustrates some of the ways that children can meet early learning benchmarks while exploring art materials outdoors.
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When Children Mourn
Though you cannot shield children from grief, you can help guide and comfort them.
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Work and Play Together
Here are some ways you can help your child learn to get along with others.
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Feelings Are Fantastic
Children are learning the words to express their feelings and how to show feelings in appropriate ways. Here are some ways you can help them to be successful as they learn these important skills.
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Helping Children Handle Disappointment
Helping children handle disappointments can provide them with lifelong coping skills.
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Helping the Often-Angry Child
Teachers can help children learn how to respond to their anger.
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Helping Children Learn to Get Along
Model the kind and empathetic behavior you want the children to practice.
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Fuss Management: Planning Ahead to Prevent Tantrums
Some simple steps can reduce the chances that your toddler or preschooler will “pitch a fit” when you run errands together.
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Young Children’s Mental Health: What Is Essential?
Caregivers, teachers, and family members all have roles to play in fostering young children’s mental health.
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Play and Self-Regulation in Preschool
Are your children aware of their feelings, needs, and impulses? Can they calm themselves, control their behavior, and focus on tasks?
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Cooperation in the Preschool Classroom: Class Discussions
Class discussions can teach children respect for others, communication skills, how to interact with peers and adults, and how to vote.