Laying Foundations: Social and Emotional Development in the Earliest Years

Laying Foundations: Social and Emotional Development in the Earliest Years

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Laying Foundations: Social and Emotional Development in the Earliest Years
Audio Cast 2006



Infants and toddlers in Head Start programs are a long way from kindergarten, but what they learn in their early years will impact their success in school. Faculty for this audio cast discuss early social and emotional development and highlight the long-term benefits of working with small children. This audio cast is ideal for participants who are new to working with infants and toddlers. The information may help staff consider the implications and impact of their daily efforts to serve young children and families. To read PDF files, get here. To view this file, get free RealPlayer software here:

Materials for the Audio Cast: Introductions and Preparing for the Audio Cast [PDF, 82KB] Audio Cast Handouts [PDF, 27KB] Reflective Questions - Reflections and Resources [PDF, 32KB] Listen to other Audio Casts: It's Good for them! Promoting Physical and Social-Emotional Development at Snacks and Mealtimes Little Listeners in an Uncertain World: Providing Safety and Support through Community Trauma Mother's Milk: Welcoming and Supporting Breastfeeding in Your Program Studies in “Challenging Behavior”: Keys to Understanding

Laying Foundations: Social and Emotional Development in the Earliest Years. Early Head Start National Resource Center @ ZERO TO THREE. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2006. English Streaming Audio 01:25:09