ALA Youth Media Awards Announced

Posted on | January 24, 2012 | No Comments

The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Dallas.

The ALA Youth Media Awards honor children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, as well as producers of children’s audio and video materials. Known worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards are selected under a cloak of secrecy by national judging committees composed of librarians and other children’s literature experts.

The books honored serve as a guide for parents, educators, librarians and those interested in providing children and teens with the very best reading and viewing materials. Press release here.

Early Childhood Education Links

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | No Comments

Early Childhood Education Links we’ve gathered in response to reader requests.

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• ABC Home Preschool ABC Home Preschool provides Preschool Curriculums to parents, daycare providers and Preschools, with age specific materials ranging from age 2 through age 6.

• Childfun Early Childhood Education Center At ChildFun, our philosophy is that that play and learning go hand in hand.  We hope you think the same and find something here to help you become a better parent, teacher, friend and more.

• Early Childhood Care and Development The Consultative Group’s mission is to improve early childhood policy and practice focusing on children in disadvantaged circumstances.

• Early Childhood.Com Information, products and ideas for parents & teachers.

• Early Head Start National Resource Center The Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC) provides training and technical assistance to Head Start’s new Early Head Start program, which supports the healthy development of infants, toddlers, and their families, and pregnant women.

• Early Childhood Research & Practice (ECRP) A peer-reviewed multilingual journal on the development, care, and education of young children

• The Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting CEEP provides publications and information to the worldwide early childhood and parenting communities.

• Gryphon House Early Childhood Teacher & Parent Resources Award-winning publisher of Early Childhood Resources

• Hummingbird Educational Resources A resource page for Early Childhood through Kindergarten Teachers. Lotsa Lesson Plans, Movin & Groovin Big Songbooks Catalog, Message Board, Resources, and Educational Links.

• I Am Your Child I Am Your Child is a national public awareness and engagement campaign to make early childhood development a top priority for our nation. They’ve educated millions of parents and professionals about breakthrough new discoveries in the process of brain development.

• Idea Box – Early Childhood Education and Family Resources Idea of the Day, Idea of the Week, Activities, Seasonal, Games, Music & Songs, Recipes, Craft Recipes, Crafts, Newsletter, Monthly Contest & Activity Pages.

• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential The Institutes® is a nonprofit educational organization that serves children by introducing parents to the field of child brain development. Parents learn how to enhance significantly the development of their children physically, intellectually and socially in a joyous and sensible way.

• Literacy Center The Literacy Center Education Network is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to deliver free, professionally-designed, education material to preschool-age children. Utilizing the power of the Internet, we distribute education material directly to children in their homes, libraries, and schools.

• The Future of Children Providing research and analysis to promote effective policies and programs for children.

• Mrs. Alphabet All you ever wanted to know about teaching the alphabet, math, phonics, and reading.

• National Institute Early Childhood Developement & Education The Early Childhood Institute (ECI) sponsors comprehensive and challenging research in order to help ensure that America’s young children are successful in school and beyond — and to enhance their quality of life and that of their families.

• The Perpetual Preschool Over 12,000 Free ideas for Parents and educators of Young Children.

• Pre-K Smarties A parent’s resource for teaching babies, toddlers, and preschoolers at home with tips for early reading and suggestions for educational and developmental toys. Read preschool education news and as well as articles just for moms.

• Research and Training Center (RTC) The major aim of the Research and Training Center (RTC) on Early Childhood Development is to implement a coordinated and advanced program of applied research on knowledge and practice that improves interventions associated with the healthy mental, behavioral, communication, preliteracy, social-emotional, and interpersonal development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with or at risk for developmental disabilities.

• Teaching Strategies – Diane Trister Dodge Site Teaching Strategies is a dynamic educational publishing company serving the early childhood community exclusively, bringing curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources to programs serving children from birth through kindergarten.

• World Association of Early Childhood Educators News, Magazine, 40th Anniversary of the Declaration of Children’s Rights, 5th world Conference on Early Childhood Education, Landmark Centers, Training Programs, Information List, Exchange of Experiences, Internships, Library and Calendar of Events. With Language Translators.

• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.