http://www.zerotothree.org/
The reason I was drawn the ZERO to THREE website was the
fact that they provide parents, caregivers, and professionals with a variety of
meaningful and relevant resources that help answers questions they have regarding
development. Two of the courses that I teach are Child Development and Environments and Curriculum for Young
Children and this website has great information that I can readily access for my courses. Students always have questions regarding challenging behaviors and how to manage behaviors such as how to handle the "NO!" that toddlers are famous for. This website has great strategies, tools, and hints with how to guide behaviors in a positive manner. I will continue to encourage my students to visit this website so they can build resources as well as their knowledge regarding young children.
The information in this website reinforces within me the
importance of providing children with early experiences that sets the
foundation for all of the learning that follows. I love how the website explains that
just because a child puts on their big backpack and heads off to kindergarten
does not mean that children are magically prepared and ready with the necessary
skills and tools to start school. Learning does not just start when children begin their journey in school rather it begins the
moment children begin life and with the relationships they build with the people around them.
The website has a section on public policy which provides information on their years of research-based expertise on infant and toddler development to ensure that public policies reflect best practices and current research in support of young children (Zero to Three, 2012). The ZERO to THREE website has a Policy Network that can be used as a
vehicle for professionals to use their knowledge and expertise to impact public
policy for infants, toddlers, and their families.
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteAll babies and toddlers need positive early learning experiences to foster their intellectual, social and emotional development and lay the foundation for later school success. Babies and toddlers living in high risk environments need additional supports to promote their healthy growth and development. All child care arrangements, including family, friend, neighbor, and family and center based child care have the potential to provide high quality, individualized, responsive and stimulating experiences that occur within the context of strong relationships and which are imbedded in everyday routines.
Hi Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI think it's so interesting that you teach courses. As I move forward in my profession, I think that's something that I would love to do, however, I think that I would miss being with the children from day to day. Do you still have the opportunity to get your "kid fix"?
Machaela