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Lynch, Sharon A.; Simpson, Cynthia G. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2010
Well-informed teachers of young children recognize the importance of children's social development. The development of social skills lays a critical foundation for later academic achievement as well as work-related skills. Social development is such a key issue with young children that a number of methods to address social skills have been…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Socialization, Academic Achievement, Young Children
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Conroy, Maureen A.; And Others – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1996
Discusses the importance of social skills in young children, and the need for "naturalistic" procedures rather than teacher direction to intervene in social development of children with disabilities. Presents strategies for supporting social behaviors in preschoolers that foster social skills development in areas including large- and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
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McClellan, Diane; Katz, Lilian G. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Maintains that, because social development begins in the early years, it is appropriate for early childhood programs to include periodic formal and informal assessments of children's progress in the acquisition of social competence. A checklist of social attributes for teachers to use in examining children is provided. (BB)
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Interpersonal Competence, Measurement Techniques
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Collins, Tyresha Watts; Hatch, J. Amos – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
To support and guide young children's social and emotional growth, teachers can (1) model social behavior; (2) establish environments that encourage positive social exchange; (3) encourage children to become aware of the consequences of their behavior; (4) help children produce acceptable behavior; and (5) encourage children's development of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Development
Creativity Is Alive in outdoor Play! Children Solve Problems as They Invent Games on the Playground.
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Castle, Kathryn; Wilson, Elaine – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Discusses the effect of children's outdoor play on their learning, the promotion of children's development by their playing of games which they have invented, and suggestions for adults to encourage children to invent outdoor games. (BC)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Childrens Games, Cognitive Development