Cognitive Development Resources

Across the Curriculum

Problem Solving in Early Childhood Classrooms, ERIC Digest

Accommodating All Children in the Early Childhood Classroom, Circle of Inclusion

The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Council on Exceptional Children
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC)
The Council for Exceptional Children

Early Transitions for Children and Families: Transitions from Infant/Toddler Services to Preschool Education
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC)
The Council for Exceptional Children

Critical Issue: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Young Children
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Supporting Vulnerable Learner in the Primary Grades: Strategies to Prevent Early School Failure
Early Childhood Research & Practice, Fall 2003, Vol. 5, No. 2

The Issues: Learning and Teaching in Preschool
From the Start, A Ready To Learn Resource for PreK-2 Educators
PBS TeacherSource

Early Childhood Process Skills in the Classroom
Utah Education Network

Innovative Use of Local Resources for Children's Play: A Case in Malaysia
Journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Beyond the Journal, September 2004

Early Learning Standards: Creating the Conditions for Success
A Joint Position Statement of
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and
The National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Department of Education (NAECS/SDE); Approved Nov. 19, 2002

Guidelines for decisions about developmentally appropriate practice
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8, National Association for the Education of Young Children

Top 10 Signs of a Good Kindergarten Classroom
Early Years Are Learning Years, National Association for the Education of Young Children

The Project Approach for Preschoolers
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Cooperation across the Preschool Curriculum: Science
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Cooperation across the Preschool Classroom: Class Discussions
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Dealing with Distraction
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Ease Those First-Day Blues!
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Out and About with Preschoolers: Literacy Activities
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

The Power of the Pen: Drawing and Scribbling
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Predicting: Helping Preschoolers Look Ahead
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

What Makes a Good Toy?
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets

Young Children Need to Play!
Illinois Early Learning Project Resources On Early Learning Tip Sheets