GGK Next Generation for Preschoolers 4 Years Manual

Growing Great Kids manual cover for 13 to 18 months.

References

References are broken down and labeled by unit and module. Match the number found within the manual to the corresponding reference number for the unit and module.

Younger 4’s: Relationships and Regulation

  1. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practices in the preschool years. In C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  2. Gehl, M. (2019, March 15). Mindfulness is a parent superpower. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2677-mindfulness-is-a-parent-superpower
  3. Gehl, M., Kinsner, K., & Parlakian, R. (2018, June 6). Mindfulness for parents. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2268-mindfulness-for-parents
  4. Ginsburg, K. R., Committee on Communications, & Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. (2007, January). The importance of play in promoting healthy child development and maintaining strong parent-child bonds. Pediatrics, 119(1), 182-191. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-2697
  5. Hackbert, L., & Gehl, M. (n.d.). Getting started with mindfulness: A toolkit for early childhood organizations. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/getting-started-with-mindfulness-a-toolkit-for-early-childhood-organizations/
  6. Hanson, R., Hanson, J., & Pollycove, R. (2002). Teaching kids psychological skills. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. https://www.rickhanson.net/teaching-kids-psychological-skills/
  7. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & Administration for Children and Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  8. McClelland, M. M., Pointz, C. C., Messersmith, E., & Tominey, S. (2010). Self-regulation: Integration of cognition and emotion. In K. Fingerman, C. A. Berg, J. Smith, & T. C. Antonucci (Eds.), Handbook of life-span development (pp. 509-553). Springer Publishing Company.
  9. Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change (3rd edition). The Guildford Press.
  10. Perry, B. D., & Winfrey, O. (2021). What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing. Flatiron Books.
  11. Rosanbalm, K.D., & Murray, D. W. (2017). Promoting self-regulation in early childhood: A practice brief. OPRE brief #2017-79. Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://fpg.unc.edu/sites/fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/reports-and-policy-briefs/PromotingSelf-RegulationIntheFirstFiveYears.pdf
  12. Shanker, S., & Barker, T. (2016). Self-reg: How to help your child (and you) break the stress cycle and successfully engage with life. Penguin Books.
  13. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2012). The whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam Books.
  14. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam Books.
  15. Zero To Three. (2004). The power of play. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/311-the-power-of-play

Younger 4’s: Social and Emotional Development

  1. The American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019, November 25). The power of play – How fun and games help children thrive. HealthyChildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/power-of-play/Pages/the-power-of-play-how-fun-and-games-help-children-thrive.aspx   
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020, July 29). Importance of self-care: Why parents need time out to recharge. HealthyChildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Importance-of-Self-Care.aspx
  3. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  4. California Department of Education. (2016). Family partnerships and culture. CDE Press. https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/documents/familypartnerships.pdf
  5. Canadian Paediatric Society. (2018, January). How to foster your child’s self-esteem. Caring for Kids. https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/behavior-and-development/foster_self_esteem
  6. Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2012). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. NAEYC® Books.
  7. Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O. (2019, November). Understanding anti-bias education: Bringing the four core goals to every facet of your curriculum. Young Children, 74(5). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2019/understanding-anti-bias
  8. Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring Happiness. Harmony Books.
  9. Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  10. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 14). About self-esteem. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-school-age-children-6-11-years/caring-your-school-age-child/about
  11. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 14). Connecting with your preschooler: Building self-esteem. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/caring-your-preschooler/connecting-your-0
  12. Kaiser, B., & Rasminsky, J. S. (2019/2020). Valuing diversity: Developing a deeper understanding of all young children’s behavior. Teaching Young Children, 13(2). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/dec2019/valuing-diversity-developing-understanding-behavior
  13. LeeKeenan, D., Nimmo, J., & McKinney, F. E. (2021). Reflecting on anti-bias education in action: The early years [Video]. Vimeo. https://www.antibiasleadersece.com/the-film-reflecting-on-anti-bias-education-in-action/
  14. NAEYC® (n.d.). Help your child become a great problem solver. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/help-your-child-become-great-problem-solver
  15. Parlakian, R. (n.d.). Celebrating differences. Antiracist parenting right from the start. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3920-celebrating-differences-antiracist-parenting-right-from-the-start
  16. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam Books.
  17. Young, J. M., & Reed, K. E. (2017). Mastery motivation: Persistence and problem solving in preschool. Teaching Young Children, 11(1). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/oct2017/mastery-motivation-persistence-and-problem

Younger 4’s: Communication and Literacy

  1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2017, May 19). 7 myths and facts about bilingual children learning language. Healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/7-Myths-Facts-Bilingual-Children-Learning-Language.aspx
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018, August 20). The power of play – How fun and games help children thrive. Healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/power-of-play/Pages/the-power-of-play-how-fun-and-games-help-children-thrive.aspx   
  3. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Learning two languages. https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/learning-two-languages/
  4. Anderson, G. T., Spainhower, A. R., & Sharp, A. C. (2014, May). “Where do the bears go?” The value of child-directed play. Young Children, 69(2), 8-15. https://www.jstor.org/stable/ycyoungchildren.69.2.8
  5. Bélanger, R. (Ed.) (2020, August). Language acquisition in immigrant and refugee children: First language use and bilingualism. Caring for Kids New to Canada. https://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/screening/language-acquisition
  6. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  7. Bowman, V. (n.d.). 8 Creative ideas to help your child learn new words. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/literacy/learn-new-words
  8. Byington, T. A., & Kim, Y. (2017, November). Promoting preschoolers’ emergent writing. Young Children, 72(5). Retrieved May 21, 2021, from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2017/emergent-writing
  9. Canadian Council on Learning. (2006, February 1). Lessons in learning: How parents foster early literacy. Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/sites/default/files/docs/suggestions/how-parents-foster-early-literacy.pdf
  10. Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (n.d.). 5 Steps for brain-building serve and return. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/5-steps-for-brain-building-serve-and-return/
  11. Engel, S. (2016, April 18). Storytelling in the first three years. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1057-storytelling-in-the-first-three-years
  12. Golinkoff, R. M., & Hirsh-Pasek, K. (2016). Becoming brilliant: What science tells us about raising successful children. APA LifeTools.
  13. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  14. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Comprehension and text structure: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/comprehension-text-structure-do
  15. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Comprehension and text structure: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/comprehension-text-structure-improve
  16. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Comprehension and text structure: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/comprehension-text-structure-know
  17. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Writing: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/writing-do
  18. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Writing: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/writing-know
  19. Healthwise Staff. (2019, August 22). Encouraging language development in your preschooler. HealthLinkBC. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/preschooler-growth-and-development-2
  20. Healthwise Staff. (2019, August 22). Speech and language milestones, Ages 3-5 years. HealthLinkBC. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/preschooler-growth-and-development/speech-2
  21. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 30). Language development: 4-5 years. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/preschooler-growth-and-development/language-0
  22. Im, J., Parlakian, R., & Osborn, C. A. (2007). Stories: Their powerful role in early language and literacy. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1775-stories-their-powerful-role-in-early-language-and-literacy
  23. Leong, D. J., & Bodrova, E. (2013). Assessing and scaffolding make-believe play. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 134-142). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  24. Luckenbill, J. (n.d.). Eight tips for creating homemade books. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/eight-tips-creating-homemade-books
  25. National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness. (n.d.). Language at home and in the community. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/language-home-teachers-eng.pdf
  26. National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning. (2019, March 11). Dual language learners: Considerations and strategies for home visitors. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/dual-language-learners-considerations-strategies-home-visitors
  27. Nemeth, K., & Brillante, P. (2013). Solving the puzzle: Dual language learners with challenging behaviors. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 127-133). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  28. Raynolds, L. B., Gillis, M. B., Matos, K, & Delli Carpini, K. (2019, March). Equalizing opportunities to learn: A collaborative approach to language and literacy development in preschool. Young Children, 74(1), 22-28. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2019/collaborative-approach-language-literacy-preschool
  29. Rvachew, S., & Savage, R. (2006). Preschool foundations of early reading acquisition. Paediatrics & Child Health, 11(9), 589-593. Retrieved May 19, 2021, from https://www.enfant-encyclopedie.com/sites/default/files/docs/suggestions/preschool-foundations-of-early-reading-acquisition_2006.pdf
  30. Shaw, A. (2021, January 27). Read, speak, sing: Promoting early literacy in the health care setting. Canadian Paediatric Society. https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/read-speak-sing-promoting-literacy
  31. Shanker, S., & Barker, T. (2016). Self-reg: How to help your child (and you) break the stress cycle and successfully engage with life. Penguin Books.
  32. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2021). The power of showing up: How parental presence shapes who our kids become and how their brains get wired. Ballantine Books.
  33. Taylor, M. E., & Boyer, W. (2019, October 31). Play-based learning: Evidence-based research to improve children’s learning experiences in the kindergarten classroom. Early Childhood Education Journal, 48(2), 127–133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00989-7
  34. Touch the Future. (2011, May 1). Bev Bos with Michael Mendizza [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_OoFjCruU4
  35. Zero To Three. (n.d.). Multilingualism. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2095-multilingualism

 

Younger 4’s: Learning Through Play

  1. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  2. Byington, T. A., & Kim, Y. (2017, November). Promoting preschoolers’ emergent writing. Young Children, 72(5). Retrieved May 21, 2021, from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2017/emergent-writing
  3. Copple, C., Bredekamp, S., Koralek, D., & Charner, K. (Eds.). (2013). Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  4. Ginsburg, K. R., Committee on Communications, & Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. (2007, January). The importance of play in promoting healthy child development and maintaining strong parent-child bonds. Pediatrics, 119(1), 182-191. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-2697
  5. Golinkoff, R. M., & Hirsh-Pasek, K. (2016). Becoming brilliant: What science tells us about raising successful children. APA LifeTools.
  6. Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring happiness: The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence. Harmony Books.
  7. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  8. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Fine motor: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/fine-motor-know
  9. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Measurement: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/measurement-do
  10. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Operations and algebraic thinking: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/operations-algebraic-thinking-do
  11. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Operations and algebraic thinking: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/operations-algebraic-thinking-improve
  12. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Operations and algebraic thinking: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/operations-algebraic-thinking-know
  13. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Writing: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/writing-do
  14. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2021, July 23). Fine motor: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/fine-motor-do
  15. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2021, July 23). Fine motor: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/fine-motor-improve
  16. Lan, Y. (n.d.). 10 Tips to support children’s science learning. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/support-science-learning
  17. National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). Nurturing the scientist in your child. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/nurturing-scientist-your-child
  18. Notari-Syverson, A., & Sadler, F. H. (2008, June 1). Math is for everyone: Strategies for supporting early mathematical competencies in young children. Young Exceptional Children, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/1096250608314589
  19. Office of Educational Technology. (n.d.). Guiding principles for use of technology with early learners. U.S. Department of Education. https://tech.ed.gov/earlylearning/principles/
  20. Sharapan, H. (2013). From STEM to STEAM: How early childhood educators can apply Fred Rogers’s approach. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 158-163). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  21. Touch the Future. (2011, May 1). Bev Bos with Michael Mendizza [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_OoFjCruU4
  22. Zero To Three. (2016, February 23). Let’s talk about math: Everyday fun with addition and subtraction. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/253-everyday-fun-with-addition-and-subtraction-let-s-talk-about-math-video

Older 4’s: Relationships and Regulation

  1. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  2. Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. (n.d.). Resilience. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/
  3. Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. (n.d.). Teaching your child to: Identify and express emotions. Vanderbilt University. https://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/documents/teaching_emotions.pdf
  4. Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development. (2011). Social cognition: Helping your child understand people’s thoughts and feelings. https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/sites/default/files/social-cognition-info.pdf
  5. Cerretani, J. (2011). The Contagion of Happiness. Harvard medicine. https://hms.harvard.edu/magazine/science-emotion/contagion-happiness
  6. Gillespie, L. (n.d.). It takes two: The role of co-regulation in building self-regulation skills. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1777-it-takes-two-the-role-of-co-regulation-in-building-self-regulation-skills
  7. Hanson, R. (n.d.). Confronting the negativity bias. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. https://www.rickhanson.net/how-your-brain-makes-you-easily-intimidated/
  8. Hanson, R. (n.d.). Teaching kids psychological skills. Rick Hanson, Ph.D. https://www.rickhanson.net/teaching-kids-psychological-skills/
  9. Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring happiness: The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence. Harmony Books.
  10. Shanker, S., & Barker, T. (2016). Self-reg: How to help your child (and you) break the stress cycle and successfully engage with life. Penguin Books.
  11. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2014). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam Books.
  12. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2020). The power of showing up: How parental resilience shapes who our kids become and how their brains get wired. Ballantine Books.

Older 4’s: Social and Emotional Development

  1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Emotional development in preschoolers. Healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Emotional-Development-in-Preschoolers.aspx
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2015, November 21). Your family rituals. Healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Your-Family-Rituals.aspx
  3. California Department of Education. (2016). Family partnerships and culture. CDE Press. https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/documents/familypartnerships.pdf
  4. Canadian Paediatric Society. (2018, January). How to foster your child’s self-esteem. Caring for Kids. https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/behavior-and-development/foster_self_esteem
  5. Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring happiness: The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence. Harmony Books.
  6. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  7. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 30). About self-esteem. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-school-age-children-6-11-years/caring-your-school-age-child/about
  8. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 30). Connecting with your preschooler: Building self-esteem. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/caring-your-preschooler/connecting-your-0
  9. Munshi, D. (2021, September 21) How to practice gratitude and improve your family’s mental health. HealthyChildren.org. https://healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/how-to-practice-gratitude.aspx
  10. National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness. (2021, April 11). Language at home and in the community. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/importance-home-language-series
  11. National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness. (2021, April 11). The gift of language. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/importance-home-language-series
  12. Raising Children Network (Australia) Limited. (2020, November 11). Household chores for children. https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/routines-rituals/chores-for-children
  13. Siegel, D.J., & Bryson, T. P. (2012). The whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture Your child’s developing mind. Bantam Books.
  14. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam Books.
  15. Zero To Three. (n.d.). Birth to 12 months: Social-emotional development. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/238-birth-to-12-months-social-emotional-development

Older 4’s: Literacy and Communication

  1. Berke, J. (2016, November 22). Let the playing commence! A tribute to Bev Bos. Community Playthings. https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2016/bev-bos-on-play
  2. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  3. Bolduc, J., & Fleuret, C. (2009, May). Placing music at the centre of literacy instruction. Ontario Ministry of Education. https://www.onted.ca/monographs/what-works/placing-music-at-the-centre-of-literacy-instruction
  4. Bowman, V. (n.d.). 8 Creative ideas to help your child learn new words. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/literacy/learn-new-words
  5. Byington, T. A., & Kim, Y. (2017, November). Promoting preschoolers’ emergent writing. Young Children, 72(5). Retrieved May 21, 2021, from https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2017/emergent-writing
  6. Canadian Council on Learning. (2006, February 1). Lessons in learning: How parents foster early literacy. Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development. https://www.child-encyclopedia.com/sites/default/files/docs/suggestions/how-parents-foster-early-literacy.pdf
  7. Copple, C., Bredekamp, S., Koralek, D., & Charner, K. (Eds.). (2013). Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  8. Geist, E. (n.d.). Support math readiness through math talk. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/support-math-readiness-through-math-talk
  9. Ginsburg, K. R., Committee on Communications, & Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. (2007, January). The importance of play in promoting healthy child development and maintaining strong parent-child bonds. Pediatrics, 119(1), 182-191. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-2697
  10. Grandau, L. (n.d.). Helping your child see and show mathematical ideas. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/help-child-see-math
  11. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  12. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Comprehension and text structure: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/comprehension-text-structure-do
  13. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Comprehension and text structure: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/comprehension-text-structure-improve
  14. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Comprehension and text structure: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/comprehension-text-structure-know
  15. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Measurement: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/measurement-improve
  16. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Phonological awareness: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/phonological-awareness-improve
  17. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Print and alphabet knowledge: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/print-alphabet-knowledge-know
  18. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Scientific inquiry: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/scientific-inquiry-do
  19. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Vocabulary: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/vocabulary-do
  20. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Vocabulary: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/vocabulary-know
  21. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2020, March 16). Print and alphabet knowledge: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/print-alphabet-knowledge-improve
  22. Lerner, C., & Parlakian, R. (2016, August 11). Beyond twinkle, twinkle: Using music with infants and toddlers. Zero To Three. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1514-beyond-twinkle-twinkle-using-music-with-infants-and-toddlers
  23. Lutz, E. (1986). ERIC/RCS Report: Invented Spelling and Spelling Development. Language Arts, 63(7), 742- 744. Retrieved July 30, 2021, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/41405507
  24. Master, A. (n.d.). 10 Things to know about math. NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/things-know-about-math
  25. National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning. (2019, March 11). Dual language learners: Considerations and strategies for home visitors. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/publication/dual-language-learners-considerations-strategies-home-visitors
  26. Rvachew, S., & Savage, R. (2006). Preschool foundations of early reading acquisition. Paediatrics & Child Health, 11(9), 589-593. Retrieved May 19, 2021, from https://www.enfant-encyclopedie.com/sites/default/files/docs/suggestions/preschool-foundations-of-early-reading-acquisition_2006.pdf
  27. Shaw, A. (2021, January 27). Read, speak, sing: Promoting early literacy in the health care setting. Canadian Paediatric Society. https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/read-speak-sing-promoting-literacy
  28. Tarbert, K. (2012). Learning literacy through music. Oneota Reading Journal, 2012. https://www.luther.edu/oneota-reading-journal/archive/2012/learning-literacy-through-music
  29. Tomlinson, M. M. (2013). Literacy and music in early childhood: Multimodal learning and design. SAGE Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244013502498

 

Older 4’s: Learning Through Play

  1. Adair, A., & Hoisington, C. (2018, July 20). Promoting children’s science learning one step at a time. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/promoting-childrens-science-learning
  2. Ashbrook, P. (n.d.). Toys as tools: Everyday science experiences. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/toys-as-tools-everyday-science
  3. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  4. Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (2011). Building the brain’s “air traffic control” system: How early experiences shape the development of executive function: Working paper no. 11. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/building-the-brains-air-traffic-control-system-how-early-experiences-shape-the-development-of-executive-function/
  5. Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (2014). Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/activities-guide-enhancing-and-practicing-executive-function-skills-with-children-from-infancy-to-adolescence/
  6. Copple, C., Bredekamp, S., Koralek, D., & Charner, K. (Eds.). (2013). Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  7. Ginsburg, K. R., Committee on Communications, & Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. (2007, January). The importance of play in promoting healthy child development and maintaining strong parent-child bonds. Pediatrics, 119(1), 182-191. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-2697
  8. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  9. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Cognitive self-regulation: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/cognitive-self-regulation-improve
  10. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Cognitive self-regulation: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/cognitive-self-regulation-know
  11. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Measurement: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/measurement-do
  12. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Measurement: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/measurement-improve
  13. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Measurement: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/measurement-know
  14. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Reasoning and problem-solving: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/reasoning-problem-solving-do
  15. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Reasoning and problem-solving: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/reasoning-problem-solving-improve
  16. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Reasoning and problem-solving: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/reasoning-problem-solving-know
  17. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Scientific inquiry: Do. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/scientific-inquiry-do
  18. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Scientific inquiry: Improve. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/scientific-inquiry-improve
  19. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (2019, December 3). Scientific inquiry: Know. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, & Administration for Children & Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/scientific-inquiry-know
  20. Lan, Y. (n.d.). 10 Tips to support children’s science learning. NAEYC®. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/support-science-learning
  21. National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). Building social and emotional skills at home. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/building-social-emotional-skills-at-home
  22. National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). Preschoolers are natural mathematicians. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/preschoolers-natural-mathematicians
  23. Notari-Syverson, A., & Sadler, F. H. (2008, June 1). Math is for everyone: Strategies for supporting early mathematical competencies in young children. Young Exceptional Children, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/1096250608314589
  24. Zero To Three. (n.d.). STEM moments: Everyday fun with science. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1573-everyday-fun-with-science-let-s-talk-about-stem-video

 

Milestones Checklist

  1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Cognitive development in preschool children. healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Cognitive-Development-In-Preschool-Children.aspx
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Developmental milestones: 4 to 5 year olds. healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Developmental-Milestones-4-to-5-Year-Olds.aspx
  3. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Emotional development in preschoolers. healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Emotional-Development-in-Preschoolers.aspx
  4. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Hand and finger skills of your preschooler. healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Hand-and-Finger-Skills-of-Your-Preschooler.aspx
  5. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Movement milestones in preschoolers. healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Movement-Milestones-in-Preschoolers.aspx
  6. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2009, November 2). Social development in preschoolers. healthychildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Social-Development-in-Preschoolers.aspx
  7. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Four to five years. https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/communication-milestones-4-to-5-years/
  8. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practices in the preschool years. In C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek, & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  9. Canadian Paediatric Society. (2019, October). Your child’s development: What to expect. Caring for Kids. https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/behavior-and-development/your_childs_development
  10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, February 22). Preschoolers (3-5 years of age). https://www.cdc.gov/child-development/positive-parenting-tips/preschooler-3-5-years.html
  11. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, August 10). Important milestones: Your child by four years. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-4yr.html
  12. Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. (n.d.). Interactive Head Start early learning outcomes framework: Ages birth to five. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services & Administration for Children and Families. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/interactive-head-start-early-learning-outcomes-framework-ages-birth-five
  13. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 30). About self-esteem. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-school-age-children-6-11-years/caring-your-school-age-child/about
  14. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 30). Language development: 4-5 years. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/preschooler-growth-and-development/language-0
  15. HealthyFamilies BC. (2014, November 30). Preschooler development: 4-5 years. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-preschoolers-3-5-years/preschooler-growth-and-development-0
  16. Invest in Kids. (n.d.). Comfort, play & teach: Ages and stages – 36-48 months. Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion. https://theirworldisus.ca/wp-content/uploads/comfort-play-and-teach-36-to-48-months.pdf  
  17. Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation. (n.d). Child development and parenting: Child-directed play. Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/keeping-kids-healthy/

Be the Leader Activities

  1. Biggar Tomlinson, H., & Hyson, M. (2013). An overview of developmentally appropriate practice in the preschool years. In. C. Copple, S. Bredekamp, D. Koralek & K. Charner (Eds.), Developmentally appropriate practice: Focus on preschoolers (pp. 25-66). National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  2. Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation. (n.d). Child development and parenting: Child-directed play. Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/keeping-kids-healthy/