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Creating Joyful, Meaningful Learning Moments Through Guided Play - First Time Parent Magazine
Play is the natural language of young children. It’s how they explore, test ideas, and make sense of the world. Meaningful, joyful learning doesn’t depend on the things we buy for children; it depends on how we design experiences and engage with them.
Read Dr. Oliveira's article in First Parent Magazine
Push Pause: the Pressing Case for Play
In stressful times, parents and teachers can return to a basic, fundamental “old school” priority of child development: play.
Read Dr. Oliveira's article in the Journal of Social & Emotional Learning
Nurturing Security in Uncertain Times
In addition to protecting children from physical threats, we strive to buffer children from the psychological impacts of toxic stress. This pandemic brings both types of dangers.
Read Dr. Oliveira's article in Yale Child Study Center's Solidarity column.
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Featured Materials
Gesell's Ages & Stages of Child Development: Ages 2-9
This brief and engaging booklet outlines the common characteristics and typical behaviors of two-year-old children to nine-year-old children as they develop through early childhood.
THE KINDERGARTEN CONVERSATION BOOKLET
What does it mean to be “ready” for kindergarten? This booklet offers guidance to parents and educators attempting to assess children’s readiness to start kindergarten.
Choosing the Right Assessment
Assessments and screening tools can help us to identify what children know, determine appropriate placement, select appropriate curricula for the child's needs, and so much more! Unsure which of our assessment tool is right for your needs? We're happy to guide you through the process.