Life in Early Childhood Education

“The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle

“The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister

Course Resources

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
• Websites:
• • World Forum Foundation
    http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP's mission.
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/
    Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week's Application assignment.

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
• Children's Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org/
• Institute for Women's Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
• Voices for America's Children
  http://www.voices.org/
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/

Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

Tip: Use the Journal option under Search & Find on the library website to find journals by title.

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

Barbara T. Bowman Famous Sayings

"Although good early childhood programs can benefit all children,they are not a quick fix for all of society's ills - from crime in the streets to adolescent pregnancy, from school failure to unemployment. We must emphasize that good quality early childhood programs can help change the social and educational outcomes for many children, but they are not a panacea; they cannot ameliorate the effects of all harmful social and psychological environments. "- Barbara T. Bowman

Horace Mann's Famous Sayings

Personal Childhood Web

Grandmother - "MeMe"

I would love to introduce to you guys none other than my wonderful grandmother whom I call "MeMe." My grandmother is my EVERYTHING! My grandmother has always been there for me no matter how bad I was being a spoiled brat. My grandmother and I have a bond that no one can break - she understands me and I understand her. She, too, is an educator; growing up my grandma was an elementary school teacher and I think her career had an impact on my life in a positive way because I also want to be an educator and change children's lives for the better. My grandma has always supported me through my many decisions of what my career path would be - from medicine to education back to medicine then back to my final decision education. Her favorite saying as I was growing up was, "Britney, whatever you do in life don't be no fool!" - :) My grandma has always made me feel special no matter what - to be honest she spoils me, anything I ask for that is reasonable till this day she will give it to me. I love my MeMe!

Personal Childhood Web

Mommy

 I was born on a Tuesday, August 21, 1990 to Gerrye Elaine Anderson. My mother was pretty young when she had me but she didn't let that bother her. My mommy has always been there for me emotionally, physically and most importantly financially. We had good days and our bad but I wouldn't trade her for the world. I love her so much!

Children :)

Children Are:

AMAZING, acknowledge them

BELIEVABLE, trust them

CHILDLIKE, allow them

DIVINE, honor them

ENERGETIC, nourish them

FALLIBLE, embrace them

GIFTS, treasure them

HERE NOW, be with them

INNOCENT, delight with them

JOYFUL, appreciate them

KINDHEARTED, learn from them

LOVABLE, cherish them

MAGICAL, fly with them

NOBLE, esteem them

OPEN MINDED, respect them

PRECIOUS, value them

QUESTIONERS, encourage them

RESOURCEFUL, support them

SPONTANEOUS, enjoy them

TALENTED, believe in them

UNIQUE, affirm them

VULNERABLE, protect them

WHOLE, recognize them

XTRASPECIAL, celebrate them

YEARNING, notice them

ZANY, laugh with them 

My favorite children's book is, "Where the Wild Things Are" I like that book because it focuses on a little boy that had a very huge imagination. I love anything that challenges the mind and makes you think outside of the box. Wonderful book and movie!