Resources to Support Early Childhood Education
Renowned faculty from the online Early Care and Education for a Mobile Society (ECEMS) bachelor's degree completion program have put together informational briefs with best practices and activity ideas for early childhood classrooms and parents of young children.
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 Activities for Children's Books: Last Stop on Market Street (PDF) |
Use Matt de la Pena's award-winning children's book titled Last Stop on Market Street to help children learn about the world around them. Choose from literacy and social studies activities, as well as a variety of follow-up activities. |
 Understanding and Interacting with Young Infants (0-2 months) (PDF) |
Discover the best ways to interact with infants zero to two months old, including what you can do to help them, identify why infants cry, and what to expect from a quality caregiver. |
 Understanding and Interacting with Young Infants (3-4 months) (PDF) |
Learn what to expect from infants three to four months old, including how to communicate with them, the activities they enjoy, and how they are developing their five senses. |
 10 Ways to Promote Name Writing in the Classroom (PDF) |
Name writing is a valuable early literacy skill and we share some creative ways to promote children writing their names for meaningful purposes in the early childhood classroom. |
 Traveling with Young Children (PDF) |
Travel with children can be challenging and parents may be tempted to just hand their child a phone or tablet. But with a little advanced preparation, the trip can be a fun learning experience -- no electronics needed! |
 Supporting Children in Daily Transitions (PDF) |
Whether it's school drop-off or getting ready for bed, children sometimes struggle to move from one activity to another. Learn strategies to make transitions between daily routines fun for children. |
 Nature Play Supports Children's Creativity (PDF) |
Explore how children's creativity in nature encourages music and movement, dramatic play, and interaction with the visual arts. |
 Activities for Children's Books: Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni (PDF) |
Use Leo Lionni's award-winning children's book Inch by Inch to support learning in early literacy, math, and science. |
| Utilize curriculum with developmentally appropriate educational methods and teach fire safety to young children. | |
| Learn hands-on math and science activities that can be done at the pumpkin patch or in early childhood classrooms. | |
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