Suspensions happen as early as #childcare & are an indicator that we're not helping #parents & caregivers support the positive social & emotional development that is the foundation for ALL learning, future relationships & school readiness. Learn more: zerotothree.org/resources/se…x.com/SaludAmerica/status/98…
Early childhood suspensions are troubling.
NEW report from @putkids1st identified
64,773 in-school and
36,475 out-of-school suspensions of
pre-k through 2nd grade students in Texas in 2015-2016.
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#Teachers impart academic skills & are crucial #caregivers, esp in early grades. bit.ly/2JA7gyr Social & emotional skills enable children to learn from teachers, make friends, express thoughts & feelings, & more. bit.ly/2EkqVPc
April is #AutismAwareness Month. Many children with autism spectrum disorder show some developmental differences when they are babies. But some of these differences may be less obvious such as the development of gestures, pretend play, and language. ow.ly/OyWp30jcAY1
Why do some children thrive despite adversity? A growing body of research points to the power of positive connections! @bariwalsh @hgsebit.ly/2GTvoOj Help raise awareness for #childhoodtrauma! Dance, post & tag: bit.ly/2FBMvQK@Oprah
Study finds that increased exposure to counter-stereotypic examples leads #children to be more open to playing with a variety of different toys & playmates. bit.ly/2DqF4Ko @bigthinkedge
It's #PiDay! Early math doesn’t mean taking out the calculator during playtime, most children develop an understanding of addition & subtraction thru everyday interactions. Use these tips: bit.ly/2B3U9kR
Highlights from @ConsciousD Institute: “What we call ‘discipline problems’ are actually executive brain skills that have not yet been developed. We punish children for lacking skills, when in fact we need to be modeling these skills in the first place.” #PreK4AL#ALPreK