In a study released May 2005, of nearly 4,000 state-funded pre-kindergarten classes randomly selected across the nation, 10.4 percent of pre-kindergarten (pre-k) teachers reported at least one expulsion in their classes during the past 12 months. A rate of 6.7 expulsions per 1,000 preschoolers enrolled in state-funded programs nationally was reported. Learn more about preschool… Continue reading Expulsion Prevention Resources for Early Care and Education Programs
Topic: Social-Emotional
Navigating the Grief of Children After a Death
A guide to understanding how children process death at different ages and how to help.
Helping a Child Cope With Illness and Hospitalization
If a child suffers from an illness requiring a hospital stay, it is a stressful time for the entire family. Not only is it a challenging and unfamiliar experience, the child may also come face to face with some real fears and, therefore, be quite anxious. Parents are worried about the well-being of their child… Continue reading Helping a Child Cope With Illness and Hospitalization
Helping a Child Cope With Military Deployment
Tips to help children cope with military deployment.
Helping a Child Cope With Natural Disasters
When a natural disaster occurs, children need to know that they are safe and will be kept safe. Will I be okay? Will you be okay? Will everyone I know be okay?
Helping a Child Cope With Separation and Divorce
Other than the death of a parent, the breakup of a family can have the most devastating effect on children. Their lives change permanently as divorce is not a temporary state; it is an on-going process often involving parental conflicts, custody battles, and families fighting. The child witnesses and experiences everything.
Helping a Child Cope with Stress
A variety of helpful tips for helping children cope with stress, especially after a loss.
What To Look For in a High-Quality, Inclusive Preschool Prosocial Learning Environment
One of the greatest benefits for children experiencing quality early care and education with other children is that he or she has the opportunity to develop his or her social skills. It is well known that children who can make and keep friends with adults and with other children are more likely to be successful… Continue reading What To Look For in a High-Quality, Inclusive Preschool Prosocial Learning Environment
Plays Well with Others: A Guide to a Young Child’s Social and Emotional Development
The information in this brochure is simply a guide to what is typical development, and what behaviors might be worth asking about. If a behavior seems unusual, happens over and over or goes on for a long time, this may mean your child needs extra help. Catching problems at an early age usually makes them… Continue reading Plays Well with Others: A Guide to a Young Child’s Social and Emotional Development
The Family Routine Guide (English)
This Family Routine Guide was developed to assist parents and caregivers in developing a plan to support young children who are using challenging behavior. The Family Routine Guide includes strategies for the common routines and activities that occur during the family’s week, and contains family planning sheets.