A gazillion times! Is that how many times you’ve sung Itsy, Bitsy Spider and Wheels on the Bus? I know it’s not easy to keep finding the energy and enthusiasm to sing the same songs over and over again, but I hope you know how much you’re giving children when you do.
Those simple traditional children’s songs are giving you a great way to promote some really important school readiness skills – not just for language development, but also for understanding math and science concepts, and even social-emotional development.
Talking to Children about Difficult Things in the News
During times of tragedy and difficulty in the news, it can be difficult to know whether and how to talk to children about what is happening in their world. In this resource we offer ideas and support for guiding children through news about difficult current events.
Educators in all sorts of settings may work with adoptive, foster, and kinship families, and the children within them. The lessons within this resource are to support those educators, as they in turn support these children and families.
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