Early childhood professionals know how important social and emotional health is for young children, but they don’t always know how they can teach children critical social and emotional skills. The beauty of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Program is...
We all want to be happy and to achieve in life. We all also know that life can come at us and knock us down, and that we must pick ourselves up and keep moving forward. But how do we do that? How do we face great risk but continue to find success and happiness,...
Celebrating Week of the Young Child® April 6-12, 2024 The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association. The purpose...
As every parent and teacher knows, children’s behavior varies throughout the day. A child is likely to act in different ways depending on the activity, the time of day, or the children present. Conducting multiple observations is an effective approach to getting to...
Can you help someone develop and grow, socially and emotionally, without having a solid relationship with them? When you think about the nature of social and emotional learning (SEL), a healthy relationship is truly at the center. The Collaborative for Academic,...
