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Welcome to the March 16, 2012 edition of Earlychildhood NEWSlink for early childhood educators and child care professionals, where you'll discover great ideas for your classroom!
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Music for Learning
Featured Song for March: "Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring"
You'll find downloadable MP3 files from award-winning Miss Jackie Silberg. Lyrics included! And don't miss the correlating activities for your center!
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How to Get a School Grant
The Basics of Finding a Grant
I've been writing this blog for several years now. I do my best to make my advice straightforward and easy to follow because many of my readers are relatively inexperienced grant writers. In fact, quite a few are still threatening to write that first grant. I have a list of seven or eight steps I usually recommend for finding and completing a successful grant application. Today, I just want to remind you of the steps you need to take to find an appropriate grant to write. Read more. |
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Circle Time
Colorations® Wheat and Gluten Free Dough Helps Children with Food Allergies!
Hi, My name is Allison Craig, I am the Customer Product Advisor, and I have worked at Discount School Supply® for 16 years. One of the most rewarding aspects of my position is to help parents and caregivers find products to meet their child's needs due to allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, approximately 6% of allergy sufferers have food/drug allergies as their primary allergy. Food allergy is more common among children than adults, and 90% of all food allergy reactions are caused by only eight foods: milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Read more. |
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Topics in Early Childhood Education
Art Gallery Tour
I had the distinct pleasure of attending a gallery stroll for a 6 year-old boy the other day. We had been invited by his father, who collects art, to see his son's exhibit. They had a local small gallery in one of our malls and we arrived to see the art that Nathan had created. Read more. |
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Miss Jackie Silberg's Inspirations
Two Nice Fathers and Roll Olympics
Helping your baby roll over from tummy to back will develop the chest and arm muscles. Brain research says that using these muscles repeatedly gives babies the strength and elasticity for rolling over. Read more. |
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Discussions Regarding POCET™
Hide the Object
Infant and Toddler QuickSource® reminds us that sensory awareness becomes part of an infant's life at a very early age. "Playing Peek-a-Boo, placing items in her mouth and becoming aware of her own body parts will eventually help the child support the scientific wonderment of our world." Here's an activity called Hide the Object that helps children begin to understand patterns involved in simple games. Read more.
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Teaching Children with Special Needs
Learning Disabilities
The term learning disability is a classification used to describe students who have difficulty learning in the usual ways. This type of disability is caused by unknown factors which affect the ability of the brain to receive and process information. Almost 13% or about 6.5 million students are enrolled in special education classes. Of those students, approximately 2.5 million are identified as learning disabled. Read more. |
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Faith-Based Teacher
Rainbow Promises
This is one of my favorite times of the year. Spring is just around the corner and we can experience the wonderful weather where we can head outside. We are going to explore the wind and the rain, planting seeds and making wind chimes. Read more. |
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Sharin' with Sharron
An Egg-cellent Game!
I must share with you a new "find" that I just LOVE! It encourages movement and provides a multitude of other benefits too -- balance, coordination, cooperation, and fine motor skills. The item, Egg and Sppon Race gives a new twist to the old classic Egg and Spoon Pass. Read more. |
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Art & Creativity in Early Childhood Education
Enchantment Boxes
I've been testing out art ideas for my CAEYC workshop next wweek, and have fallen in love with our new Mini Geometric Papier-Mache Boxes. At first I was shocked at how small they were, but then I realized small can be an asset (think tooth fairy box, ring box, and the old saying "big things come in small packages"). Aren't they fun?. Read more. |
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Stay informed with these pertinent news stories.
Does Preschool Matter?
For many kids, the most important years of schooling come before they can even read.
Read more.
Encyclopedia Britannica to End Print Edition after 244 Years
The Chicago-based company is shelving its venerable printed edition in favor of its Web-based version, completing a digital transition and marking the end of one of the longest chapters in publishing history. It's a technological evolution, a cultural benchmark and, certainly, a moment in history. Read more.
Where State Pre-K Assessment Stands
Assessment of children participating in state-funded pre-K programs has been highlighted recently, in part due to the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge funding competition's focus on assessment strategies for our youngest learners. Read more.
Five Quick Classroom Management Tips for Novice Teachers
If you are struggling with discipline, here are five tips that you can start using right away. Read more.
NCLB: States Seek Flexibility in Second Round of Requests
26 states and the District of Columbia have formally submitted requests to the U.S. Department of Education for waivers from some of the most difficult requirements from the No Child Left Behind education law. Read more.
Why Won't Jane and Johnny Eat Healthier at School?
Now that the federal government has sought to get schools across the country to make healthier lunches, there's another tough question for us all: Will kids eat them?. Read more.
Virginia Girl, 6, Youngest Ever in U.S. Spelling Bee
Lori Anne Madison, age 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, won the Prince William County spelling contest earlier this month, beating out 21 top elementary and middle school competitors. Read more.
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Share a Recipe
Have an idea for a healthy treat for young children? Submit your recipe and if we publish it on our site, we'll send you a $50 certificate for Discount School Supply® products!
Super Seeds
(submitted by C. Benjamin)
2 c raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds, or a mixture of both
3 T soy sauce
2 t honey
curry powder or cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Stir together soy sauce and honey (and spices, if using) in a small dish. Toast seeds in a large non-stick skillet on medium high heat, stirring constantly. Toast seeds for 4-5 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Carefully turn out seeds into a heat-proof bowl and add soy sauce mixture. Watch out for steam! Stir seeds with a long-handled, heat-proof spoon or spatula to coat evenly. Return to skillet and heat. Stir and turn lightly until dry - this should take just a minute or less. Be careful not to burn seeds. Seeds will be slightly shiny. Turn out seeds onto a heat-proof plate or dish and serve when cool. Store in an airtight container
Category: snack
Nutritional Information:
1 serving size: 1/4 c
Calories - 126
Total fat - 5.5 g
Fiber - 1.1 g
Protein - 5.3 g
Additional Information: You may wish to experiment with other spices like cinnamon, cumin or chili powder. Recipe serves approximately 10-15 children. |
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