“Terrible Twos.  Threenagers.  Fearsome Fours.”  Those last two were new terms to me, but they do accurately describe how young children behave as they learn to regulate their own emotions. MindShift shared five strategies for helping children understand and discuss …

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“Don’t hit, Bryan”. “It’s not your turn just now”. “Please follow directions”. “Grace, stay in line”. “Remember to raise your hand, Tamir”. Do any of these sound familiar?  If they do, you are probably looking for some ideas for helping …

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In the March 2014 issue of NAEYC’s Young Children, Eugene Geist shared his thoughts on using tablet computers with toddlers and young preschoolers. In the article, he shared four questions to ask one’s self when selecting apps for young students. …

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