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Early Learning Skills
The following skills are important for children to learn in order to be successful in school and in life.
Socialization
Encouraging Social Skills
: Tips to help develop socially competent children from Auburn University.
Creativity
National Network for Childcare
: An article on the importance of creative play in helping children grow.
Self-concept
Promoting Positive Self Concept
: An article from the Texas Agricultural Service.
Feelings
Kids Health
: Numerous ways to help children recognize and deal with feelings.
How To Express Difficult Feelings
: An article from Dr. Larry Alan Nadig on expressing difficult feelings.
Development of Trust
Learning to Give
: Information about building trust from infancy to preschool.
Communication
Communicating with Children
: An article on communication from the University of Arizona Extension.
Physical Activity
Kids In Action
: A booklet from Fitness.gov to get kids physically fit from infant to school age.
Understanding and Encouraging Large Motor Development
: Understand your child’s large motor skill development with this article from the University of Missouri Extension.
Child Development Institute
: A site to keep parents informed on child development, child psychology, parenting, health and learning.
Family Education
: Outdoor activity ideas for all ages.
This page was last updated on: 01/31/2012
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651-437-3191
Toll Free - 800-247-1056
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952-891-7400
651-554-6000
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