Early Learning Skills - Dakota County Minnesota

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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