IELDS Standard: 30.A.ECf
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Positive Guidance for Young Children: Be Consistent
Young children are learning to manage their behaviors and feelings. They may need many reminders of what appropriate behavior looks like. Clear directions from adults in a calm, firm tone of voice help children know what to do.
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Helping Young Children Develop Friendships
This list contains a variety of resources associated with helping young children develop friendships.
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One Morning in the Block Area
Many preschool programs make block play an option during choice time. In this video, three children play in the block area in a prekindergarten classroom.
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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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Play Right—Don’t Bite!
Why do children bite? And how can we change this behavior?
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Connecting with Parents: “But He Doesn’t Do That at Home!”
Here are some suggestions that may help when parents say, “He doesn’t do that at home!”
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Helping the Often-Angry Child
Teachers can help children learn how to respond to their anger.
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Predicting: Helping Preschoolers Look Ahead
Prediction skills are important in literacy, math, science, and social development.