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Lake, Vickie E.; Beisly, Amber H. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2019
Dual language learners (DLLs) represent one of the fastest growing populations in classrooms, and yet many teachers are monolingual and not trained in English as a Second Language. Many teachers strive to create an anti-bias classroom that puts goals of diversity and equity at the center of all that they do, but are unsure of effective strategies…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Translation, Native Speakers, English (Second Language)
Cheatham, Gregory A.; Nyegenye, Sylvia – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2017
While partnerships including meaningful, two-way, parent-teacher dialogue about young children during early childhood program and school meetings are critical, linguistic differences between bilingual parents who are immigrants and early educators can impede communication and lead to inequitable services. In this article, we focus on one aspect of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Immigrants, Language Usage, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Harper, Laurie J. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2016
Transition refers to the process of change and encompasses the events and experiences that occur when a child moves from one setting to another. It also marks the time when children are separated from a familiar routine and environment and placed into an environment of uncertainty, changing roles and expectations. Transitions are important because…
Descriptors: Young Children, Family Programs, School Readiness, Transitional Programs
Stockall, Nancy; Dennis, Lindsay – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2013
Fathers and paternal role models make a unique contribution to children's development. There is some research to suggest that the types of play males engage in with children is typically more active and thus offers unique possibilities for embedding activities for language and literacy development. In this article, we offer suggestions for how…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Literacy, Developmental Delays, Play
Scully, Patricia; Howell, Jacqueline – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2008
This article addresses the value of teachers establishing rituals and traditions in early childhood classrooms. Using the lens of a particular preschool classroom, where one of the co-authors taught for many years, the article describes specific traditions that have been established over the years and how these rituals, activities, and events…
Descriptors: Folk Culture, Community, Parent Participation, Preschool Children
Knopf, Herman T.; Swick, Kevin J. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2007
The purpose of this article is to describe the effects that parent perceptions of their relationships with teachers have on parent involvement. After providing a brief review of literature identifying the importance of parent-teacher relationship formation, the authors provide suggestions for early childhood educators that will help them establish…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Swick, Kevin James – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2006
This article presents key information on the substance of developing family-educator partnerships to promote caring in children and families during the early childhood years. Specific strategies are presented and discussed with special emphasis on honoring parents and families in their journey to promote caring and peaceable children.
Descriptors: Parent Teacher Cooperation, Young Children, Child Rearing, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Goldhaber, Jeanne; Smith, Dee – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1997
The narratives of three teachers describe a university affiliated child care center staff's efforts to incorporate documentation into their practice. The stories suggest that documentation is an intellectually and emotionally challenging experience, promotes staff development, creates a climate of inquiry, communicates to children and families,…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Data Collection, Documentation, Early Childhood Education
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1997
Describes On Board Early, a Baltimore program designed to increase family-school experiences that support children's success. Discusses such program features as specialized family involvement staff, a parents-as-teachers program, a family-centered approach to supporting the transition to school, and planning for long-term family involvement.…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation
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Jalongo, Mary Renck; Dragich, Denise; Conrad, Natalie K.; Zhang, Ann – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2002
Provides a research-based rationale for using wordless books in early childhood settings. Offers a developmental sequence for introducing children to stories told through pictures. Suggests a general strategy and a wide array of early literacy activities, and recommends ways of communicating with families about the value of wordless books.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy, Instructional Materials
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Baldwin, Vernoice G.; DaRos-Voseles, Denise A.; Swick, Kevin J. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2003
This article describes seven dimensions of establishing a caring community at the University of Arkansas Nursery School in Fayetteville. Key components relate to the director setting the tone for the school, the instructor-student relationship, empathetic teacher-child interactions, empathetic teacher-parent interactions, celebration of…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Cultural Pluralism, Early Childhood Education
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Merenda, Rose C. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
A home school project was adapted from Crews' picture book Ten Black Dots. Students in four first grade classes engaged in diverse numeracy encounters in child-family interactive math learning exercises using children's literature bags. The planned activities met the K-4 Curriculum and Evaluation Standards of the National Council of Teachers of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Family Environment, Family Involvement, Grade 1
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Berger, Eugenia Hepworth – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1998
Offers suggestions to early childhood educators for encouraging fathers' participation in their children's early education and care. Reviews the history of fathers' participation in care and their role in children's development throughout Erikson's first five stages of growth. Considers reasons for involving fathers in children's growth, including…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Early Childhood Education, Fathers, Parent Influence
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Warner, Laverne – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
A collaborataive program allowed early childhood certification students to gain experience working with parents of young children. Preservice teachers from Sam Houston State University worked with the Conroe Independent School District (Texas) Even Start Family Literacy Program as part of their parent education program. Students developed and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Literacy, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education
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Lam, Mei Seung – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
Notes that relationships between parents, administrators, and teachers are essential to quality early childhood education. Examines the role of good communication skills in building positive home-school relationships. Discusses the importance of developing effective listening skills in order to understand parents' needs and concerns, and how the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Communication Skills
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