References for Parents:
ECE312 Leadership Portfolio - Resources
Teaching Strategies provides valuable information about the importance of supporting the whole and the importance of play and gives insight into what to look for in a high-quality learning program. There are links for activities, articles, and other valuable resources to help you implement some of the activities at home. There is also a link to purchase products that you may want for continued learning at home. Teaching Strategies provides good information about the importance of a Creative Curriculum and the value it provides to your child's education, with links to get information about different age groups.
Printable Materials and Handouts | Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA also provides our meal service progam for healthy foods. This link provides different informational health and nutrition resources for parents. There are recipes and printable that can be used at school and at home that promote healthy food choice and options.
References:
Cherry, K. (2023). Very Well Mind. How Vygotsky Defined the Zone of Proximal Development. How Vygotsky Defined the Zone of Proximal Development
Curenton, S. M., & Iruka, I.U. (2024). Cultural competence in early childhood education (updated ed.). Bridgepoint Education.
Denver Public Library. (n.d.). Learn English. https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/learn-english
Gadzikowski, A. (2019). Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs (Updated Edition). Zovio.
National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). NAEYC Early learning program accreditation standards and assessment items. https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/accreditation/early-learning/standards_assessment_2019.pdf
National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). DAP: Engaging in Reciprocal Partnerships with Families and Fostering Community Connections. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/dap/engaging-families
National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). The 10 NAEYC program standards. https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/10-naeyc-program-standards
Parent Possible. (n.d.) About Us. https://parentpossible.org/about-us/
Theoria Technical College. (n.d.). The Importance of Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education. The Importance of Family Engagement in Early Childhood Education
Wixson, J. (2021). North Central Michigan College. Chapter 3: Theories and Program Approaches. https://ncmc.pubpub.org/pub/ece200chapter3/release/1