I really enjoyed reading the article, "Make the Most of Playtime". It provides background information about all of the great skills and understandings that are developed during child-guided play. At work, we are frequently bombarded with accusations from parents that their children are not learning anything, just playing. This is a great resource for parents and early childhood professionals. It is important for early childhood professionals to share their knowledge with parents in order to get the parents' buy in to the program and curriculum.
The Baby Brain map feature is an example of neurologists' influence on the early childhood field. It provides information about the parts of the brain, their function and how it affects development. The new Policy videos, accessed via the home page, provide information and inspiration about how to advocate for children and early childhood programs with legislators. I'd always thought that influencing policy was not within my reach, but these videos provide enough information and inspiration to allow me to begin to become active in this area of my profession.
I found the sidebar of questions about specific situations written by parents and caregivers along with answers from professionals to be very informative. The questions, ranging from how to manage a toddler's behavior in a blended family to a parent's concern about a child who has begun to stutter, are great resources for parents and caregivers.
I downloaded the Policy Guide from the Zero to Three website. It provides the background information required to lobby for funding for quality early education programs. The Policy Guide also provides information about brain development, Human Capital Investment in terms of early childhood programs and early medical care, information required to influence policy in early care adn education, steps to assessing and changing policy. There is a tremendous amount of information contained within this policy guide. It should be required reading for those in the early childhood field.
http://www.zerotothree.org/
The Baby Brain map feature is an example of neurologists' influence on the early childhood field. It provides information about the parts of the brain, their function and how it affects development. The new Policy videos, accessed via the home page, provide information and inspiration about how to advocate for children and early childhood programs with legislators. I'd always thought that influencing policy was not within my reach, but these videos provide enough information and inspiration to allow me to begin to become active in this area of my profession.
I found the sidebar of questions about specific situations written by parents and caregivers along with answers from professionals to be very informative. The questions, ranging from how to manage a toddler's behavior in a blended family to a parent's concern about a child who has begun to stutter, are great resources for parents and caregivers.
I downloaded the Policy Guide from the Zero to Three website. It provides the background information required to lobby for funding for quality early education programs. The Policy Guide also provides information about brain development, Human Capital Investment in terms of early childhood programs and early medical care, information required to influence policy in early care adn education, steps to assessing and changing policy. There is a tremendous amount of information contained within this policy guide. It should be required reading for those in the early childhood field.
http://www.zerotothree.org/
You've piqued my interest! To say that a policy guide should be required reading for all of us certainly speaks volumes! I will definitely have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI am on the email distribution list for Zero to Three but have not found the newsletters very helpful as most information costs money. However, you've motivated me to return to the website to review it in more detail. I particularly like the idea of the sidebar questions--real questions from real people are always valuable!
Thanks for sharing.
~Shawn