CMC/EBSS WebliographyEarly Childhood Education
Current Selector: Beth Broyles
The ABC of ECD
This site is a knowledge base on Early Child Development designed to assist task managers, practitioners, program designers, and decision makers in their efforts to promote the healthy growth and development of children from birth to age eight. http://www.worldbank.org/children/
America's Kindergartners
This report provides national data on children's cognitive skills and knowledge, their social skills, their physical well-being, their approaches to learning and their family environments and experiences as they enter kindergarten for the first time. The data are the first findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99. http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=200205
Association for Childhood Education International
Supports child centered, whole curriculum education from infancy through early adolescence. Information includes ACEI position papers and web site resources for students, educators and parents. http://www.udel.edu/bateman/acei/
Cooperative Extension's National Network for Child Care
The NNCC's mission is to increase and strengthen the quality of nonparental care environments and make quality research and best practices available nationally. Provides links to Web resources related to child care. Join the email discussion group, contact a specialist in child care and child development, or subscribe to the electronic newsletter. http://www.nncc.org
Early Childhood.com
This site is designed for the teacher who wants to bring more to the classroom that a planbook; it is a resource for the instructor who wants students to have fun while they learn! Gather art lessons and activities that your students will adore, read an article that will improve the way that you interact with your students, and share your own classroom ideas with other teachers. http://www.earlychildhood.com/
Early Childhood Education Online
A resource exchange area for early childhood education ideas such as observation and assessment, curriculum and environment, diversity, advocacy and professional development. http://www.ume.maine.edu/ECEOL-L/
Early Childhood Educator's and Family Web Corner
Read articles on numerous topics of interest to educators and parents, such as best practice, learning theory, class size and school violence, and find links to additional information on these hot topics. Also provides message boards for teachers and parents and a chat room. http://www.nauticom.net/www/cokids/index.html
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Provides information in the areas of child development, the education and care of children from birth through early adolescence, the teaching of young children, and parenting and family life. Includes links to Web sites sponsored or maintained by ERIC/EECE. Of particular interest is information on special topics and research priorities in early childhood education. http://ericeece.org/
Idea Box
Ideas for seasonal activities, projects and games; links to online stories, printable pages, and a site of the week. Subscribe to the free monthly newsletter or post a comment on one of the many message boards. http://www.theideabox.com/
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Provides information on NAEYC's journal, Young Children; books and videos for practitioners and parents; the NAEYC annual conference; the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development; and policies to stimulate effective advocacy on behalf of young children. "Young Children International" page provides opportunity to network, share information, and communicate with international colleagues. http://www.naeyc.org/
National Child Care Information Center
Site contains bimonthly newsletters, listings of child care organizations, state child care profiles and demographics, descriptions of projects related to child care, announcements of conferences, information on finding child care or starting a child care facility, publications on child care topics such as brain development, and links to other child care resources. http://nccic.org/
The North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA)
The North American Montessori Teachers' Association is a membership organization open to parents, teachers, and anyone else interested in Montessori education. NAMTA endeavors to provide real services in response to the needs of teachers, schools, and parents. http://www.Montessori-namta.org/
The Perpetual Preschool
One of the best early childhood sites for ideas and sharing. Site is divided into categories, such as math and manipulatives, dramatic play, curriculum ideas and teacher tips. Each category includes ideas submitted by early childhood educators. http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/
ZERO TO THREE
Fosters a network of people around the country who are concerned about the needs of infants, toddlers, and families. Functions as an Early Head Start National Resource Center and develops and conducts training for the birth to 3 programs that are part of Head Start. Site provides resources, suggestions, and organizations to contact for more information. http://www.zerotothree.org/
