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Social & Emotional Development: Connecting Science and Practice in Early Childhood Settings
Find out what the research says about common early childhood program practices, such as playing "Simon Says" or holding children while feeding them—time-tested activities you intuitively know help young children. Social and Emotional Development explores the effectiveness of these early learning tools and helps answer the question, "Why do we do what we do?"
Children in child care centers often spend large chunks of time on activities without an obvious academic component, such as learning to dance to different tempos. Research shows, however, that these activities promote children’s social and emotional development.
This practical and accessible book explains the research behind many common, wise early childhood practices, as well as the shortcomings of others.
Key topics
How to help children form a strong attachment with an adult and foster a feeling of security.
The importance of peer relationships and how to help children learn to take turns, develop empathy, and not act selfishly.
Three forms of controlling impulsive behavior, developing problem-solving ability, and learning to regulate emotions.
Children in child care centers often spend large chunks of time on activities without an obvious academic component, such as learning to dance to different tempos. Research shows, however, that these activities promote children’s social and emotional development.
This practical and accessible book explains the research behind many common, wise early childhood practices, as well as the shortcomings of others.
Key topics
How to help children form a strong attachment with an adult and foster a feeling of security.
The importance of peer relationships and how to help children learn to take turns, develop empathy, and not act selfishly.
Three forms of controlling impulsive behavior, developing problem-solving ability, and learning to regulate emotions.
144 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2007
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August 9, 2018
Some good information but too simplified.
March 13, 2009
This book nicely linked how play and games can be educational for children (i.e. playing Simon Says help practice impulse control). I also liked the children's book recommendations for ideas for books to read with my DS.
November 8, 2007
This book was part of my NAEYC comprehensive member benefits for this year. While the information contained within was not new to me, I greatly appreciated the format and quality of the information.
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July 18, 2013
Great resource for early childhood workers to grade 1 and for parents!
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