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Pacific Union Early Childhood Education and Care Resources Preschool-Grade 2The Pacific Union Conference Office of Education has developed an Early Childhood Education and Care Division. Website information is specifically targeted for Seventh-day Adventist early childhood programs and professionals. Resources include: Enrichment... -
A Philosophical, Educational and Organizational Model for Seventh-day Adventist Early Childhood Education and Care Centers Kindergarten-Grade 12"Early childhood programs operating within Seventh-day Adventist church or school settings have a very special role to play in the education and training of young children. The opportunity to care for another's child provides a sacred opportunity to build... -
Adventist Early Childhood Education Preschool-Grade 1This article presents some empirical backing for traditional Adventist thought on early childhood education as well as a Christ-centered, Spirit-of-Prophecy-endorsed method of child guidance. -
Adventist Early Childhood Education Preschool-Grade 2Should Adventist formal education include pre-schools? The author thoughtfully discusses factors that impact decision making regarding early childhood education in the light of current research, and the Adventist philosophy of education. An overview worth... -
Adventist Elementary Education - Our Fathers Plan for No Child Left Behind Kindergarten-Grade 12This devotional takes a fresh look at what God's plan is for No Child Left Behind in our Adventist Elementary education. -
Book Review - Religious Education in Early Childhood Preschool-Grade 3In this TEACH journal book review, Fitzgibbon reviews the book Religious Education in Early Childhood, which focuses on "research, current issues, and opinions from new perspectives, to encourage and provoke discussion and reflection among early... -
Can Reading Adventure Packs (RAPs) Complement and Enrich the Literacy Program in Your Classroom? Kindergarten-LifelongThis TEACH journal article describes the implementation and outcomes of an "early years" literacy program in a home that involved family members and a novel set of reading resource materials. -
Child Guidance Kindergarten-LifelongThese enduring writings cover the essentials of parenting with chapters on specific building blocks of character such as purity, cheerfulness, self-control, reverence, respect, honest, cleanliness, and courtesy. Includes guidance on how to reach self-denial,... -
Children from Divorced Families Kindergarten-Grade 12Habenicht outlines ways to help children from divorced families succeed. -
Columbia Union School-based Pre-K Program Guidelines Preschool-KindergartenProgram and curriculum guidelines for developmentally appropriate formal pre-school education aligned with the philosophy of Adventist education in the North American Columbia Union. -
ECE Policy Manual Pacific Union Preschool-Kindergarten"The Policy Manual is a compilation of policies and provisions relating to the establishment, organization, administration, operation and maintenance of the early childhood education (ECE) programs, which are presently operating and/or contemplating... -
Emergent Language in 3-5 year-olds Preschool-KindergartenThis 2006 NAD Teacher Convention PPT presentation focuses on the language of pre-school children and provides teachers with tools for developing early literacy skills. -
Growing with Early Childhood Education Kindergarten-Grade 2In this TEACH Journal article, the author becomes conscious of the changes that have affected not only early childhood education, but also herself. -
Guidance Techniques That Work 0-2 years-Grade 4Adapted from a Texas Childcare Quarterly article, this article outlines techniques that help a teacher distract and redirect children so children are more likely to make good decisions about how to act in certain situations. -
Helping Preschool Children Become Readers: Tips for Parents Preschool-Grade 1This article presents twelve things parents can do to lay the foundation for good reading skills before children enter school. These include: daily conversations, lots of print/writing materials in the home, reading/writing space available to child, parent... -
How to Help Your Child Really Love Jesus Kindergarten-LifelongHow can you help make Jesus an important facet of your children's lives? Donna Habenicht, child development specialist, explains how children develop spiritually and offers practical suggestions on how you can help your child establish a lasting friendship... -
Hugs from Jesus Preschool-Grade 2In this collection of pre-school devotionals, Sally Dillon shares simple object lessons that will arouse your child's imagination with a wide variety of hands-on experiences, most of them involving easy five-minute craft projects that engage all the senses,... -
JAE Editorial: Early Childhood Education Preschool-Grade 1In this guest editorial, Linda Caviness addresses the importance of focussing on early childhood education. This issue provides information for early childhood educators, while affirming the importance of the mother as the primary educator. Articles include:... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Negative Effects of Peer Pressure; Most College Graduates Find Employment; More Ph.D.s Awarded in U.S.; Math and Science... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Defining Necessary Math Skills; Students Caught Invading School Computers; Timely Films on Child Molestation; Preschool Pays... -
Let Children Enjoy Their Childhood Preschool-Grade 1A one page essay on the benefits of starting school later rather than earlier. -
Love Letters from Jesus Preschool-Grade 2This is one of a new series of interactive devotional books which will help you engage your preschooler in activities designed to reinforce character building concepts. Your child will not merely hear the lessons, but act them, touch them, chew them, pray... -
Mind, Brain, and Early Childhood Preschool-Grade 1Western society currently promotes formal preschool training. This article addresses claims that this is important and presents a perspective of the parent-child relationship and the essential nature of the growth a child experiences while being nurtured at... -
PET 10: Special Pre-K/K Panorama of Educational Thoughts Preschool-KindergartenThis special 2010 newsletter features resources early childhood education teachers can tap into online. -
Skills for School Readiness and Life Preschool-Grade 1The attitudes and behaviors children most need for school readiness are independence, compassion, trust, creativity, self-control, and perseverance. This article suggests various ways teachers can encourage these traits in children. Reprinted with permission... -
So You Want to Start a Childcare Center Preschool-Grade 1Experienced early child educator Marilyn Beach practically presents steps to take when starting an Adventist childcare center: Commit to Operating a Quality Center, Decide Who the Center Will Hire, Write a Mission Statement, Contact the Local Licensing Agency,... -
Southern Union Early Childhood Education Preschool-KindergartenVisit the NAD Southern Union Conference's Early Childhood Education and Care webpages for guidelines, policies and procedures regarding health, safety and risk management, administrative operations, home and center associations, teacher certification, program... -
Southern Union Employee Handbook for Child Development Center Preschool-Grade 2The Southern Union Employee Handbook for Child Development Centers is a model for use in developing a handbook of employment policies for local hire staff and volunteers in an early childhood education and care center or school. This manual outlines policy... -
Teaching Print Awareness Through Kindergarten Journal Writing Kindergarten-Grade 1Classroom writing in kindergarten consists of 5 main forms: logs, diaries, creative writing, expository writing, and journals. Early journal writing may include a lot of pictures and scribbles. Teachers should establish a writing routine (sample one provided... -
The Child-Centered Kindergarten Preschool-Grade 1This article discusses the changes that have taken place in the kindergarten curriculum recently which have not been in the best interest for children. Effective, individually, culturally and developmentally appropriate means of kindergarten instruction are... -
The Importance of Imagination and Play - A Neuro-Cognitive Perspective Preschool-Grade 1This article presents the topic of imagination and play from a neuro-cognitive perspective. Encouraging a child's imagination and free play may be essential in proper brain development and meaning construction. However, there is a need for balance, as too... -
To Be or Not to Be: Adventist Early Childhood Education Preschool-Grade 1Christine Gillan answers the frequently asked question, "Are we ignoring Ellen White's counsel in providing early childhood education and day care centers?" -
Totally Tots Blog Preschool-Grade 3While this blog is named to focus on early childhood education, it includes sections that teachers can use for all elementary classrooms. Sign up for an e-mail notice to get weekly ideas, or check out the “Crafty Corner” or “Simply Made”... -
When I Became a Mother - An Early Childhood Professionals Paradigm Shift PreschoolThis reflective opinion paper poignantly shares the experiential learning of a professional early childhood educator who becomes a mother. The resultant paradigm shift is insightful to anyone involved in early childhood education.