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Child Development

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Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Provides high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policy making. The website offers research and data resources for researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and others.

APA PsycInfo (EBSCO)
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Covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Includes more than 3.7 million records. View a tutorial on this database here.
Child Development and Adolescent Studies Abstracts
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Provides access to current and historical information relating to the growth and development of children through the age of 21. Includes indexing and abstracts for books, book chapters, book reviews, dissertations, theses, journals, and technical reports. New records added each year.
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ERIC
References to thousands of educational topics. Indexes journal articles, books, theses, curricula, conference papers, standards, guidelines and more. ERIC documents (non-journal literature) are available full-text, 1993 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Offers over 500 full-text, scholarly journals. Also provides indexing and abstracts for all journals in the collection. Subject coverage includes emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. View a tutorial on this database here.
SocINDEX with Full Text
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Offers a broad coverage of sociology, encompassing all sub-disciplines and closely related areas of study. Provides access to journals, books, dissertations, reports, conference proceedings, and author profiles. Subjects include abortion, criminology and criminal justice, ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, political sociology, religion, social work, sociological research and theory.
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Child Development
Provides the latest research, not only for researchers and theoreticians, but also for child psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers, specialists in early childhood education, educational psychologists, special education teachers, and other researchers.
from 01/01/1996 to present
Childhood Education
Includes articles highlighting various perspectives on innovative classroom practices from around the world; cutting-edge concepts; innovative schooling models; child growth and development theory; and research reviews.
Coverage 1988- Present
Early Childhood Education Journal
Analyzes issues, trends, policies, and practices for early childhood education from birth through age eight.
1997 to present
Education & Treatment of Children
Original experimental research, research reviews, procedure or program descriptions, issue-oriented papers and brief communications and inquiries on the development and improvement of services for children and youth for child care professionals.
02/01/2006 to 11/01/2019
Infants and Young Children
Focuses on vulnerable children from birth to five years of age and their families.
2002 to present
Journal of Early Childhood Research
Interdisciplinary in scope, being true to the tradition that educational studies has traditionally drawn from many different disciplines. The journal welcomes papers from the fields of the arts, education, health, law, social work, therapy, sociology, history, and the arts, and from non-traditional as well as established territories of early childhood education.
from 2003 to present
Journal of Research in Childhood Education
Features articles that advance knowledge and theory of the education of children, infancy through early adolescence.
1997 to present.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
The practical nature of this journal helps professionals improve service delivery systems for preschool children with special needs.
From 1981 to present

3-System Theory of the Cognitive Brain: A Post-Piagetian Approach to Cognitive Development
This book is essential reading for students and researchers in cognitive development and education, child psychology, reasoning and neurosciences
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Adverse and Protective Childhood Experiences
This book provides an interdisciplinary lens from which to view the multiple types of effects of enduring childhood experiences, and to recommend evidence-based approaches for protecting and buffering children and repairing the negative consequences of ACEs as adults.
APA PsycBooks
Assessing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Young Children: The Taming Sneaky Fears Program
This book examines assessment and treatment methods for anxiety disorders in four- to- seven-year-olds. It discusses risk and protective factors in the preschool years, comorbidities, and how conditions such as separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and selective mutism present in this age group.
Springer e-Books
Building Early Social and Emotional Relationships with Infants and Toddlers: Integrating Research and Practice
The book synthesizes current research on the contextual influences of attachment, family relationships, and caregiving practices on social-emotional development. Chapters examine the processes of socioemotional development-particularly in relationships with parents, other family members, and peers-and identify areas for promoting healthy attachments and resilience, improving caregiving skills, and intervening in traumatic and stressful situations.
Springer e-Books
Challenging Democracy in Early Childhood Education: Engagement in Changing Global Contexts
This book explores how concepts and values of contemporary democracy are variously understood and applied in diverse cultural contexts, with a focus on children and childhood and diversity. Drawing on a range of methodological approaches relevant to early childhood education, it discusses young children's engagement and voice.
Springer e-Books
Child Development and Education in the Twenty-First Century
This book provides an in-depth understanding of how children's development at different stages of their lives interfaces with the kind of education and support they need at school and home. It examines closely how education, in turn, influences their development and prepares them for an uncertain future.
Springer e-Books
Child Development at the Intersection of Race and SES
Child Development at the intersection of Race and SES, Volume 57 in the Advances in Child Development and Behavior series, presents theoretical and empirical scholarship illuminating how race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status intersect to shape children's development and developmental contexts.
Proquest e-Books

CDC’s Developmental Milestones
Discusses milestones of the first 5 years of life. Includes an app, videos, free materials. Also available in Spanish
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.
National Association for Child Development
NACD's toolbox contains over 3,000 different methods and techniques. They investigate, integrate, and develop new tools daily. Their job is to assist you in achieving your goals by creating very targeted individual programs and then providing the means for daily communication so that we all stay on target
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
The NSCDC is a multidisciplinary, multi-university collaboration committed to closing the gap between what we know and what we do to promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound physical and mental health for all young children.
Resource Guide: Child Development Resources for Families and Providers
This resource guide is designed to help families and providers find information about the following child development topics: developmental milestones, social and emotional development, early learning, promoting cultural diversity and inclusion, health and safety, teaching materials and learning activities, curricula, and book distribution lists.This resource is available in Spanish.
Society for Research in Child Development
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) advances developmental science and promotes its use to improve human lives.
Your Child: Development & Behavior Resources
From the University of Michigan, Parenting is an adventure! The Your Child library was designed to provide parents with helpful information on common physical, mental and social health topics.

Early Childhood Education, Theory & Research

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APA PsycInfo (EBSCO)
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Covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Includes more than 3.7 million records. View a tutorial on this database here.

Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Provides high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policy making. The website offers research and data resources for researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and others

Child Development and Adolescent Studies Abstracts
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Provides access to current and historical information relating to the growth and development of children through the age of 21. Includes indexing and abstracts for books, book chapters, book reviews, dissertations, theses, journals, and technical reports. New records added each year.
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Education Database
Gives users access to over 900 educational publications, including more than 600 of the titles in full text from 1988 to present. Coverage spans the literature on primary, secondary and higher education as well as special education, home schooling, and adult education.
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Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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ERIC
References to thousands of educational topics. Indexes journal articles, books, theses, curricula, conference papers, standards, guidelines and more. ERIC documents (non-journal literature) are available full-text, 1993 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
Social Sciences Citation Index
Indexes more than 3,000 journals across 55 social science disciplines, as well as selected items from 3,500 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. Covers from 1900 to the present. Part of Web of Science.
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Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for more than 270 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
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More Education Databases

Early Childhood Research and Practice
A peer-reviewed multilingual journal on the development, care, and education of young children.
1999 to present
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Available from 1986 to the present
Predominantly empirical research (quantitative or qualitative methods) on issues of interest to early childhood development, theory, and educational practice (Birth through 8 years of age).
Early Years: An International Research Journal
Publishes research papers and scholarly critiques on all issues associated with early childhood (pre-primary) education and care. The journal’s overall approach is international and multi-disciplinary, aiming to broaden the cross-national debate by representing a wide range of perspectives from different countries, different disciplines and different research methodologies and paradigms.
from 1997 to present
Education & Treatment of Children
Original experimental research, research reviews, procedure or program descriptions, issue-oriented papers and brief communications and inquiries on the development and improvement of services for children and youth for child care professionals.
02/01/2006 to 11/01/2019
Education & Treatment of Children
Continues title from West Virginia University. ETC disseminates information about behavioral assessments or interventions for children and youth who are at-risk for or experiencing emotional or behavioral problems.
2020 to present
Journal of Research in Childhood Education
A peer-reviewed journal which features articles that advance knowledge and theory of the education of children, infancy through early adolescence. It includes cross-cultural studies and those addressing international concerns.
Coverage: 1997- Present
Voices of Practitioners: Teacher Research in Early Childhood Education
Includes informative articles, resources and tools to promote the participation of early childhood teachers in teacher research.
from 2010 to present
American Educational Research Journal
Publishes original peer-reviewed analyses spanning the field of education research across all subfields and disciplines and all levels of analysis, all levels of education throughout the life span and all forms of learning.
from 1964 to the present

Autoethnography in Early Childhood Education and Care: Narrating the Heart of Practice
This book is a valuable read for researchers, postgraduate students and other professionals working in early childhood education and care seeking to give expression to their voices through creative methodologies such as autoethnography in qualitative research.
Proquest e-Book
Handbook of Research-Based Practice in Early Education
Written expressly for early childhood educators, and those who support their professional development, this handbook distills essential knowledge about how to help all PreK-3 learners succeed. Each chapter links cutting-edge research to practical applications, examples, and professional development activities.
EBSCO e-Book
Handbook of Research Methods in Early Childhood Education: Review of Research Methodologies
The purpose of the Handbook is to prepare and guide researchers to achieve a high level of competence and sophistication, to avoid past mistakes, and to benefit from the best researchers in the field. This Handbook is also useful to university professors who conduct research and prepare student researchers in early childhood education. It aims to improve the researchers’ conceptual and methodological abilities in early childhood education.
Proquest e-Book
Handbook of Research Methods in Early Childhood Education Volume 2 : Review of Research Methodologies
Brings together in one source research techniques that researchers can use to collect data for studies that contribute to the knowledge in early childhood education. To conduct valid and reliable studies, researchers need to be knowledgeable about numerous research methodologies. Primarily addresses the researchers, scholars, and graduate or advanced undergraduate students who are preparing to conduct early childhood education research.
Proquest e-book
SAGE Handbook of Early Childhood Research
Provides a landmark overview of the field of early childhood research and will set an agenda for early childhood research into the future. It includes 31 chapters provided by internationally recognized experts in early childhood research.
Sage e-Books

America's Early Montessorians: Anne George, Margaret Naumburg, Helen Parkhurst and Adelia Pyle
This book traces the early history of the Montessori movement in the United States through the lives and careers of four key American women: Anne George, Margaret Naumburg, Helen Parkhurst, and Adelia Pyle. Caught up in the Montessori craze sweeping the United States in the Progressive era, each played a significant role in the initial transference of Montessori education to America and its implementation from 1910 to 1920.
Springerlink e-Book
Development and Learning of Young Children with Disabilities: A Vygotsian Perspective
This book introduces current theories and research on disability, and builds on the premise that disability has to be understood from the dialectical dynamics of biology, psychology, and culture over timethrough the lens of Vygotsky's cultural-historical developmental theories. Some of the themes discussed are inclusion, mental health, communication, aids and family life.
Springerlink e-Books
Doing Foucault in Early Childhood Studies: Applying Post-Structural Ideas
The theories and analyses of post-structural thinkers such as Michel Foucault can seem a long way from practice in early childhood services. In recent years, however, many early childhood researchers and practitioners have found this work important and this fascinating book brings together a range of research and case-studies showing how teachers and researchers have brought post-structuralism to the classroom.
E-Book Central
How Children Learn: From Montessori to Vygosky - Educational Theories and Approaches Made Easy
An unrivalled introduction to the pioneers of educational theory that you won't be able to get through your studies without. This must-have book includes profiles on Vygotsky, Steiner, Montessori and Froebel, as well as 24 other theorists.
eBook Central
The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Experience in Transformation
This book describes how the world-renowned preschool services and accompanying practical strategies for children under six in Reggio Emilia have evolved in response to the community's demographic and political transformations, and to generational changes in both the educators and the parents of the children. The authors provide the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the Reggio Emilia experience, and address three of the most important central themes of the work in Reggio in detail: teaching and learning through relationships; the hundred languages of children, and how this concept has evolved; and integrating documentation into the process of observing, reflecting, and communicating.
Proquest eBook
Reclaim Early Childhood: The Philosophy, Psychology and Practice of Steiner-Waldorf Early Years Education
Presents a clear, deep and accessible overview of the philosophical, developmental and educational foundations of Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education - as a dynamic, adaptable, creative process for which a profound sense of the uniqueness of each child is foundational. Education to meet children's needs.
Fenwick Library
LB1139.23 .S84 2019
Theories of Childhood: A an introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky
Examine the work of five groundbreaking education theoristsJohn Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotskyin relation to early childhood. Theories of Childhood provides a basic introduction to each theorist and explains the relationship of theory to practice and its impact on real children, teachers, and classrooms.
EBSCO e-Book
Understanding the Montessori Approach
Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach and how it is used in the teaching and learning of young children.
E-Book Central

Character.org
The mission of Character.org has been to provide the voice, visibility, and resources for educators to build nurturing and supportive school cultures that focus on a set of core values and character strengths vital to school success.
Child Development Theories and Examples
Provides and overview with examples of sociocultural theory, psychosexual development, cognitive development, social learning theory, behavioral child development, and attachment theory
National Association of Elementary School Principals: Case Studies
A professional organization serving elementary and middle school principals and other education leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. Includes a series of pre-K-3 case studies were co-created by NAESP and Collaborative Communications Group with generous funding from the Foundation for Child Development.
Principles of Child Development and Learning and Implications That Inform Practice
NAEYC’s (National Association for the Education of Young Children) guidelines and recommendations for developmentally appropriate practice are based on the following nine principles and their implications for early childhood education professional practice.
Rethinking Schools
Rethinking Schools emphasizes problems facing urban schools, particularly issues of race.

Instruction & Pedagogy

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Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Provides high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policy making. The website offers research and data resources for researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and others

APA PsycInfo (EBSCO)
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Covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Includes more than 3.7 million records. View a tutorial on this database here.
Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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Education Database
Gives users access to over 900 educational publications, including more than 600 of the titles in full text from 1988 to present. Coverage spans the literature on primary, secondary and higher education as well as special education, home schooling, and adult education.
View a tutorial on this database here.
ERIC
References to thousands of educational topics. Indexes journal articles, books, theses, curricula, conference papers, standards, guidelines and more. ERIC documents (non-journal literature) are available full-text, 1993 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
Social Sciences Citation Index
Indexes more than 3,000 journals across 55 social science disciplines, as well as selected items from 3,500 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. Covers from 1900 to the present. Part of Web of Science.
View a tutorial on this database here.
ScienceDirect
Access (searching and browsing) journals and eBooks published by Elsevier and its partners. Covers most disciplines, including science, medicine, economics and the social sciences.
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Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for more than 270 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
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American Journal of Education
Seeks to bridge and integrate the intellectual, methodological, and substantive diversity of educational scholarship, and to encourage a vigorous dialogue between educational scholars and practitioners.
Coverage from 2003 to the present
Early Childhood Education Journal
Analyzes issues, trends, policies, and practices for early childhood education from birth through age eight.
1997 to present
Early Childhood Research and Practice
A peer-reviewed multilingual journal on the development, care, and education of young children.
1999 to present
Educational Research and Evaluation
Formerly know as Evaluation & Research in Education. It aims to make methods and contents of evaluation and research in education available to teachers, administrators and research workers. Papers published in the quarterly journal: (1) report evaluation and research findings; (2) treat conceptual and methodological issues; and/or (3) consider the implications of the above for action.
from 1997 to present
Journal of Early Childhood Literacy
The main emphasis in the journal is on papers researching issues related to the nature, function and use of literacy in early childhood. This includes the history, development, use, learning and teaching of literacy, as well as policy and strategy.
from 2001 to present
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education
The official journal of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. Its purpose is to provide a forum for consideration of issues and for exchange of information and ideas about research and practice in early childhood teacher education. Teacher education can focus on pre-service teacher preparation and in-service professional development.
from 1997 to present
The Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching OreK-12
The official journal of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, is devoted to improving mathematics instruction from grade 8-14 and supporting teacher education programs. It provides a forum for sharing activities and pedagogical strategies, deepening understanding of mathematical ideas, and linking mathematics education research to practice.
from 2006 to present
Science & Children
From the National Science Teachers Association, this journal features articles selected through peer review, commentary, software reviews, product reviews, on preschool through middle school science teaching.
from 2005 to present
Teaching and Young Children
Provides useful, research-based ideas that teachers can use in their classrooms.
from 6/1/2010 to present

Curricula for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The book discusses key concepts in educating individuals with ASD as they impact the processes of syllabus building, from planning goals and objectives to generating content choosing appropriate teaching strategies, and assessing progress.
Springer e-Book
Disrupting and Countering Deficits in Early Childhood Education
This powerful edited collection disrupts the deficit-oriented discourses that currently frame the field of early childhood education (ECE) and illuminates avenues for critique and opportunities for change. Researchers from across the globe offer their insight and expertise in challenging the logic within ECE that often frames children and their families through gaps, risks, and deficits across such issues as poverty, language, developmental psychology, teaching, and learning.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Empowering Early Childhood Educators:International Pedagogies as Provocation
A rich combination of case studies, commentaries, interviews and conversations, the text offers critical insight into the daily practices and challenges of early years educators around the world and inspires critical reflection on practices which empower them
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Exploring Key Issues in Early Childhood and Technology: Evolving Perspectives and Innovative Approaches
This text is specifically geared towards practitioners looking for actionable information on screen time, cybersafety, makerspaces, coding, computational thinking, STEM, AI and other core issues related to technology and young children in educational settings. Each chapter provides applications and inspiration, concluding with essential lessons learned, actionable next steps and a helpful list of recommended further reading and resources.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Meaning Making in Early Childhood Research: Pedagogies and the Personal
Asks readers to rethink research in early childhood education through qualitative research practices reflective of arts-based pedagogies.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Music and Singing in the Early Years: A Guide to Singing with Young Children
This how-to guide is full of useful information to support musical understanding and assist practitioners in developing their knowledge, skills and confidence in planning and leading successful and enjoyable musical activities in a range of early years settings.
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Nordic Social Pedagogical Approach to Early Years
This book studies the major characteristics of the social pedagogical approach to early childhood education and care. It does so by investigating the distinctive elements of the Nordic approach and tradition. The cultural, educational, and ideological structures and values within the Nordic tradition indicate a strong “social pedagogical” rather than “early education” emphasis.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Pedagogical Documentation in Early Years Practice: Seeing Through Multiple Perspectives
Pedagogical documentation is a vital method of assessing and observing young children, and is a practice that enables practitioners, families and children to learn alongside each other.
Proquest e-Book
Social Pedagogy and Working with Children and Young People: Where Care and Education Meet
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, principles and practice of social pedagogy and the profession of social pedagogue.
Mercer Library
LB1139.23 .S66 2011

10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies
An effective teacher or family child care provider chooses a strategy to fit a particular situation. It’s important to consider what the children already know and can do and the learning goals for the specific situation. By remaining flexible and observant, we can determine which strategy may be most effective. Often, if one strategy doesn’t work, another will. Includes 10 strategies plus an infographic
The Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education
Provides technology training, assessment, and information services to early childhood professionals and families of children with disabilities (birth to 8 years); offers a technology literacy curriculum, expressive arts curriculum, books, software, and videotapes.
Culturally Responsive Teaching in Early Childhood Education
Four ways to validate and affirm young students’ cultures in meaningful ways, which can boost their engagement and motivation.
National Head Start Association
NHSA's mission has changed from simply defending Head Start in Congress to actively expanding and improving the program.
Policies for Early Learning: Shaping Pedagogy
Reviews approaches to pedagogical practice in early childhood education and care, with a view to enhancing the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that are central to success in the 21st century. It then looks at policies that support such pedagogies. Concludes with a review of approaches to curriculum design that can facilitate a smooth transition from early learning to school.
From: Helping Our Youngest to Learn & Grow: Policies for Early Learning. © OECD 2019
Recommendations for Early Childhood Educators
From NAEYC includes recommendations and ways to accomplish he one. 1) Create a caring, equitable community of Engaged Learners. 2) Establish reciprocal relationships with families, 3) Observe, document & assess children's learning and development, and 4) Advocate on behalf of young children, families, and the early childhood profession.
Reggio Emilia
The Reggio Emilia (Italy) approach to early childhood education is an inspiration to early childhood educators worldwide. Ideas about this approach can be accessed through publications, a newsletter, traveling exhibits, and seminars.
Resilient Educator:Tips for Teachers & Classroom Resources
Connect to a wealth of information related to teaching in early childhood education
Types Of Early Childhood Program Philosophies
Discussed the play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia Approach and Cognitive-based philosophies of early childhood education.

Early Childhood Special Education

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APA PsycInfo (EBSCO)
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Covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Includes more than 3.7 million records. View a tutorial on this database here.

Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
Provides high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policy making. The website offers research and data resources for researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and others

Education Database
Gives users access to over 900 educational publications, including more than 600 of the titles in full text from 1988 to present. Coverage spans the literature on primary, secondary and higher education as well as special education, home schooling, and adult education.
View a tutorial on this database here.
Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Descriptive information and critical reviews of commercially-available standardized English-language educational, personality, aptitude, neuropsychological, achievement and intelligence tests. View a tutorial on this database here.
Social Sciences Citation Index
Indexes more than 3,000 journals across 55 social science disciplines, as well as selected items from 3,500 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. Covers from 1900 to the present. Part of Web of Science.
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Beyond Behavior
Addresses compelling issues related to individuals with behavioral challenges.
From 2012 to present
Exceptional Children**
Original research on the education and development of exceptional infants, toddlers, children and youth and articles on professional issues of concern to special educators
1951 to present
International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
An online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal offering scholarly articles on various issues of young children with special needs (age 0-8) and their families.
from 2009 to present
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Contains original research, theoretical papers, critical reviews and brief reports on severe psychopathologies in childhood, not necessarily limited to autism and childhood schizophrenia. Previously titled Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia.
From 1979 to present
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
Devoted exclusively to the scientific study of intellectual disability. Topics include clinical case reports, pathological reports, biochemical investigation, genetics and cytogenetics.
from 1996 to present
Teaching Exceptional Children
Features research-to-practice information and materials for classroom use, as well as current issues in special education teaching and learning.
1999 to present
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
The practical nature of this journal helps professionals improve service delivery systems for preschool children with special needs.
From 1981 to present
Volta Review
Thematic issues on all aspects of speech production theory, research and practice as it applies to children and youth who are hearing impaired.
From 1996 to present
Young Exceptional Children
Written for teachers, early care and education personnel, educational administrators, therapists, families, and others who work with or on behalf of children from birth through 8 years of age who have identified disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are considered at-risk for future developmental challenges.
From 1997 to present

Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings
deal for current and future early childhood educators working with children from ages 2 to 5, this comprehensive text provides explicit guidance on developing a successful curriculum framework, working effectively with families and other team members, tailoring instruction to each child's individual needs, and embedding learning opportunities that address all children's goals. Teachers will learn from the field's most current research, and they'll get a full continuum of strategies for teaching young children with diverse abilities. Practical information on authentic assessment and data-driven decision-making is also woven throughout the book.
Proquest e-Book
Disability and Inclusion in Early Years Education
the book provides guidance on creating a fully inclusive early years environment that will support all children, focusing on high-incidence needs around communication, behaviour and learning. Offers a wealth of practical tools and strategies to support the inclusion of children with disabilities more effectively, covering key topics such as: assessment, early identification and individualised learning; working with parents, carers and families; the key role of picture books; multisensory approaches to learning; supporting behaviour and communication
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Early Childhood Curricula and the De-Pathologizing of Childhood
Through a variety of critical, qualitative case studies that examine general literacy education, special education, early childhood education, and intergenerational learning environments, this book highlights the theoretical underpinnings of asset-oriented curricular practices and suggests what is possible for young children when their education begins from and cultivates their funds of knowledge. Written for those interested in improving the lives of children through interdisciplinary studies, this volume offers sustained theoretical engagement that will appeal to educators around the world.ProQuest e-Book
Educating Young Children with and Without Exceptionalities New Perspectives
Argues that general and special educators need to focus on applying new knowledge to better address critical issues that advance the field of educator preparation and improve educational outcomes for young children.
Ebook Central
Empowering Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This book presents an international research-based framework that has empowered parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to become critical decision makers to actively guide their child's learning and self-advocacy. Parents can use this framework to identify their child's vision and dreams, and to work with educators and service providers to establish specific learning goals and to implement effective interventions and programs that enable their child to achieve those goals and realize their vision for Springer e-Bookthe future.
The Exceptional Child : Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
Discusses key approaches and tools needed to provide an optimal setting for young exceptional children with special needs and their families. Many checklists and forms are included for use within the classroom to aid teachers and caregivers in developing a developmentally appropriate environment.
Fenwick Library
LC4019.2 .A43 2015
From Cradle to Classroom: : A Guide to Special Education for Young Children
Throughout the book, readers will find strategies to help atypical children navigate the world as they move from infancy to toddlerhood, and to preschool and beyond. The chapters dig deep and offer expansive understandings of the components necessary to ensure young children, especially those with exceptionalities, become successful students.
ProQuest e-Book
Handbook of Early Childhood Special Education
This handbook discusses early childhood special education (ECSE), with particular focus on evidence-based practices. Coverage spans core intervention areas in ECSE, such as literacy, motor skills, and social development as well as diverse contexts for services, including speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and pediatrics. Contributors offer strategies for planning, implementing, modifying, and adapting interventions to help young learners extend their benefits into the higher grades
Springerlink e-Book
When Young Children Need Help: Understanding and Addressing Emotional, Behavorial, and Development
The book suggests approaches for collaborating with parents and other caregivers and emphasizes that even when a child needs outside services and supports, what goes on in school or care remains central to making progress. Ranging from the classroom to the playground and back again, When Young Children Need Help offers its perspectives and strategies through highly engaging stories that bring challenging kids alive in all their quirky uniqueness.
Proquest e-Book

"Early Childhood: Children with Disabilities"
From the Virginia Department of Education, provides resources and information which focuses on meeting children's unique learning needs from birth to age 2, ages 2 to 5, and transitioning from early childhood
Center for Parent Information and Resources
CPIR serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers for serving families of children with disabilities.
Explore Instruction for Children with Special Needs
What Works Clearinghouse provides a systematic review of research on five interventions for preschoolers with special needs suggests the following strategies may be effective.
Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have joined with Too Small to Fail to release a Social and Emotional Toolkit on social and emotional development. All of the resources feature examples of simple actions to take, some of which caregivers might be doing already, such as maintaining consistent routines for young children. Available in English and Spanish.
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Provides leadership, public awareness and grants to support research and innovative practices in learning disabilities
Springboard to Literacy: Integrating Picture Books with Art and Cooking
This video illustrates engaging, easy-to-do activities that expand and enhance literacy skills. See how you can dramatically increase children's literacy skills by encouraging them to represent concepts through art and cooking.

International Early Childhood Education

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Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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Eurobarometer
Site for the Public Opinion Analysis sector of the European Commission that contains surveys and studies addressing major topics concerning European citizenship: enlargement, social situation, health, culture, information technology, environment, the Euro, defense, etc.
Fuente Académica
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Accesses scholarly journal articles from Latin America, Portugal and Spain. Covers all major subject areas with particular emphasis on agriculture, biological sciences, economics, history, law, literature, philosophy, psychology, public administration, religion, and sociology.
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PAIS Index
Covers issues in the public debate through selective coverage of a variety of international sources including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, web content, and more, from 1972 to present. Includes PAIS Archive, covering content published in print 1915-1976.View a tutorial on this database here.
United Nations Official Document System (ODS)
Covers all types of official UN documentation from 1993 forward, except: press releases, UN sales publications, the UN Treaty Series or information brochures issued by the Department of Public Information. Provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onward.

Australasian Journal of Early Childhood
AJEC invites original primary research, literature reviews and theoretical discussions that contribute insight and/or evidence to improving the lives, education, health and wellbeing of young children.
from 1999 to present
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
Dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of research in Early Childhood Education throughout Europe and beyond
1997 to present
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies
Publishes research articles, conceptual articles, reports field studies, the best practices and policies of early childhood learning in national and international stage.
From 2012 to present
International Journal of Early Childhood
Articles and commentary on all aspects of early childhood education published in English, Spanish and French by the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education, United Kingdom.
from 1997 to present
International Journal of Early Years Education
Serves as a forum for researchers and practitioners to debate the theories, research, policy and practice which sustain effective early years education world-wide. It offers a comparative perspective on early years research and major new initiatives in the care and education of young children
from 1997 to present
International Journal of Emerging Issues in Early Childhood Education
The IJEIECE aims at providing forum for consideration of current issues and development and for exchange of information and ideas about research and praxis in the practices of childcare and early childhood (K–3 levels) teacher education. Issues may relate to pre-service teacher preparation and in-service professional development.
From 2019 to present
International Review of Education
Original articles and notes in English, French or German providing departments of education, teacher training institutions and professional readers worldwide with scholarly information on major educational innovations, research projects and trends.
from 1955 to present
South African Journal of Childhood Education
This open access journal rovides a forum for the dissemination of research in childhood learning and development and the care and education of children from birth to 12 years.
from 2011 to present

Democratic Policies and Practices in Early Childhood Education: An Aotearoa New Zealand Case Study
The book starts with an analysis and critique of global trends in ECEC in countries that share capitalist mixed economies of welfare, and where competition and marketisation have become dominant principles. It then analyses ideas about children, childhood and ECEC within a framework of democracy, going back to the Athenean origins of democracy and including recent literature on meanings and traditions of democracy in education.
Springerlink e-Book
Early Childhood Education in Three Cultures: China, Japan and the United States
This book, written by an international team of experienced researchers, investigates unique and dynamic approaches to key issues in policy transformation, curriculum reforms and teacher training in three cultures – China, Japan and the United States – in a globalized world
Springerlink e-Book
Early Childhood Policies and Systems in Eight Countries: Findings from IEA's Early Childhood Education Study
This report provides an overview of policy strategies on early childhood education settings (from birth to primary schooling) in eight countries. Data were collected using a policy questionnaire addressed to and completed by the National Research Coordinator(s) (NRC) of Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Poland, the Russian Federation and the United States. This comprehensive assessment of the wider policy contexts and settings for early childhood education includes teacher/practitioner qualifications, pedagogy approaches, and opportunities for professional development. Such information will enable countries to review their early childhood education systems in an international context.
Springerlink e-Book
Early Childhood Systems That Lead by Example : A Comparative Focus on International Early Childhood Education
sheds light on new and exciting approaches to early childhood education and care (ECEC) that are contributing to the quality, equity, efficiency, and sustainability of services for young children. Brimming with fresh insights, the text provides concrete examples of successfully implemented strategies and methods that warrant attention from other countries wishing to improve their early childhood services.
EBSCO e-Book
Internationalizing Early Childhood Curriculum: Foundations of Global Competence
Esential reading for professional developers and trainers, as well as classroom teachers, directors, policy-makers and NGO professionals providing early childhood services in the U.S. and around the world.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Research on the Development and Education of 0-3-Year-Old Children in China
In the first part of the book, findings concerning the developmental trajectory are presented, including physical and motor development, cognitive development, language development, social and emotional development. The focus of the second part is on the effect of family environment and practices. In the last part, culture-specific issues like the new universal two-child policy in China are discussed.
Springer e-Books

Childhood Explorer
Childhood Explorer offers a deep sense of connection to children from all walks of life—from street kids in Zimbabwe to inner-city American children to students in rural Peru. Share in their challenges and triumphs and hear about programs to support their optimal learning and development.
Early Childhood Development
From the World Bank, this article discusses how investing in the early years is one of the smartest things a country can do. Early childhood experiences have a profound impact on brain development – affecting learning, health, behavior and ultimately, lifetime opportunities.
Early Childhood Education and Care - Country Studies
The OECD offers country-tailored policy analysis and advice to OECD member and non-member economies. The thematic focus of Country Policy Reviews is being determined according to countries’ needs. Each review explores the most effective policy options to improve an ECEC system. It describes a country’s ECEC system, services and practices in comparison with peer countries; analyses strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; and suggests policy recommendations for improvement.
Play, Child Development, and Relationships: A Preschool Teacher in China Shares Her Virtual Teaching Experience
An early childhood teacher in China, discusses the attempts to support children's learning during the COVID-19 crisis. She discusses problems with online learning for pre-school children and how she created a scheduled of learning activities which addresses many areas of children's development and learning.
Quality Matters in Early Childhood Education and Care
This OECD series of reports on quality in childhood education examine both specific countries as well as specific issues related to the quality of childhood education and make recommendations.
OECD Library: How Do Early childhood Education Systems Differ Around the Wrold
There is an increasing awareness of the key role that ECEC plays in children’s development, learning and well-being. Children who start strong will be more likely to have better outcomes when they grow older. This is particularly true for children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, because they often have fewer opportunities to develop these abilities in their home-learning environments

Families & Family Engagement

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APA PsycInfo (EBSCO)
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Covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Includes more than 3.7 million records. View a tutorial on this database here.
Child Development and Adolescent Studies Abstracts
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Provides access to current and historical information relating to the growth and development of children through the age of 21. Includes indexing and abstracts for books, book chapters, book reviews, dissertations, theses, journals, and technical reports. New records added each year.
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Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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ERIC
References to thousands of educational topics. Indexes journal articles, books, theses, curricula, conference papers, standards, guidelines and more. ERIC documents (non-journal literature) are available full-text, 1993 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
Family Studies Abstracts
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Abstracts of literature concerning family studies, including marriage, divorce, and family therapy. View a tutorial on this database here.
Family Studies Abstracts
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Abstracts of literature concerning family studies, including marriage, divorce, and family therapy. View a tutorial on this database here.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Offers over 500 full-text, scholarly journals. Also provides indexing and abstracts for all journals in the collection. Subject coverage includes emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. View a tutorial on this database here.
Social Science Database
Offers indexing for more than a thousand academic journals, most with full text. Covers a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.
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Social Sciences Citation Index
Indexes more than 3,000 journals across 55 social science disciplines, as well as selected items from 3,500 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. Covers from 1900 to the present. Part of Web of Science.
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Violence and Abuse Abstracts
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Provides bibliographic records covering essential areas related to violence and abuse, including family violence, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. View a tutorial on this database here.

Child Development Perspectives
Provides accessible, synthetic reports that summarize emerging trends or conclusions within various domains of developmental research, & to encourage multidisciplinary & international dialogue on a variety of topics in the developmental sciences.
from 2007 to present
Family Process
Committed to publishing original articles, including theory and practice, philosophical underpinnings, qualitative and quantitative clinical research, and training in couple and family therapy, family interaction, and family relationships with networks and larger systems.
from 1962 to present
Family Relations
The journal's content emphasizes family research with implications for intervention, education, and public policy, publishing: Empirical Studies; Literature Reviews; and Conceptual Analyses
from 2000 to present
International Journal of Child, Youth, and Family Studies
A peer reviewed,open access, interdisciplinary, cross-national journal that is committed to scholarly excellence in the field of research about and services for children, youth, families and their communities.
from 2010 to present
Journal of Child and Family Studies
International forum for topical issues pertaining to the mental well-being of children, adolescents, and their families.
from 03/01/1992 to present
Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences
Publishes scholarly peer-reviewed articles and practical information geared toward family and consumer sciences professionals,
from 1997 to present
Journal of Family and Economic Issues
Examines the intricate relationship between the family and its economic environment. Contributions address important issues in family management, household division of labor and productivity, relationships between economic and non-economic decisions, and the interrelation of work and family life.
from 01/01/1992 to present
Journal of Family Issues
Provides up-to-date research, theory, and analyses on marriage and family life.
from 03/01/1980 to present
Journal of Family Theory and Review
Seeks to encourage integration and growth in the multidisciplinary and international domains of inquiry that define contemporary family studies.
from 2009 to present
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Advances the professional understanding of marital and family functioning and the most effective psychotherapeutic treatment of couple and family distress.
from 1975 to present
Journal of Marriage and Family
Publishes research and theory, research interpretation and reviews, and critical discussion on all aspects of marriage, close relationships, and families.
from 2000 to present
Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
Publishes original experimental, theoretical and review papers and commentaries primarily concerned with infant, child and adolescent development, and contexts of development such as family and school.
from 2001 to present
Zero to Three
Works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development

Family-Centered Early Intervention: Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Natural Environments
A must for future early interventionists, this introductory text prepares professionals to support infants and toddlers with special needs and their families--and address the OSEP child outcomes so critical to a program's success.
Proquest e-Book
Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Settings
Examines how practitioners can work effectively with parents and families, while acknowledging the complex nature of theses relationships. It provides insight into how political, social and cultural contexts affect the relationships between educators and families and the impact this has on children's early experiences.
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Respectful Research with and about Young Families
This book explores the distinctive theoretical and methodological features associated with conducting ethical and respectful research with young families, along with its unique considerations and challenges.
Springer e-Book
Tackling the Tough Stuff: A Home Visitor's Guide to Supporting Families at Risk
Home visists with at-risk families present unique, complex challenges that professionals must be ready to address with skill and sensitivity. The problem-solving framework in this practical guide will help home visitors manage even the most difficult on-the-job challenges, and support and empower vulnerable families of children birth to 3.
Fenwick Library
HV697 .T66 2016
Working with Children, Families and Young People
Bridging the gap between learning and the application of knowledge and skills in Early Years settings, this book addresses the nuanced complexities and challenges which students may face as they progress into professional practice. Built around the experiences of undergraduate students, solution-focussed chapters tackle contemporary issues such as safeguarding, new materialism, reflective practice, and working with refugee children, linking these to theoretical and philosophical models and drawing on undergraduate and practitioner insights.
Taylor & Francis e-book

ACT: A Parenting Program by the American Psychological Association
The ACT program is an early prevention intervention focusing on parents and caregivers of young children. Its purpose is to teach positive parenting skills and practices that help create stable, safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships that protect children from adverse experiences such as abuse and neglect and their lifelong consequences.
Center for Disease Control: Child Development Section
Overview of child development and developmental screening tools for parents. Also links to information on problems such as ADHD other medical and developmental issues.
Family & Community Engagement
Engaged Families Build Community. From the U.S. Department of Education, Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. When families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. For schools and districts across the U.S., family engagement is becoming an integral part of education reform efforts.
Family Engagement
From Head Start'sEarly Childhood & Knowledge Center, family engagement is a collaborative and strengths-based process through which early childhood professionals, families, and children build positive and goal-oriented relationships. It is a shared responsibility of families and staff at all levels that requires mutual respect for the roles and strengths each has to offer. Family engagement focuses on culturally and linguistically responsive relationship-building with key family members in a child’s life.
Family Engagement, Diverse Families, and Early Childhood Education Programs
From the National Association for the Education of Young Children, this resources provides an extensive integrated literature review. [PDF]
MedlinePlus- Toddler Development
From the National Library Of Medicine, this resources connects parents to many resources regarding the stages of children's development from age 1 to 3. (Also includes resources in Spanish)
PBS for Parents
Contains a wealth of information for parents and educators. Access resources by the child's age. Focus on emotions & self-awareness, social skills, character, literacy, math, science and the arts.
Policy Statement on Family Engagement From the Early Years to the Early Grades
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education, their policy statement on family engagement from the early years to the early grades.
Teaching Tolerance: Family Engagement
Stresses five reasons to renew the push to engage parents before, during and after "Bring Your Family to School Week" includes a wealth of resources.
What is Family Engagement?
Definition of family engagement from the National Family, School and Community Engagement Working Group (now the NAFSCE Policy Council).

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
To provide leadership and support for professionals whose work assists individuals, families, and communities in making informed decisions about their well being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
National Council on Family Relations
NCFR's mission is to provide an educational forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establish professional standards, and work to promote family well-being.
Society for Research in Child Development
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) was founded in 1933 to “stimulate and support research, to encourage cooperation among individuals engaged in the scientific study of child development, and to encourage applications of research findings”

Children's Literature in ECE

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Books as Partners: Diverse Literature in the Early childhood Classroom
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This professional resource provides research-based evidence for incorporating diverse literature in the early childhood classroom and features annotated bibliographies with a critical analysis based on knowledge of child development and best practices in literacy education...Teachers will be able to transform their classroom practices based on suggestions from the supporting research, classroom vignettes, multimodal text sets, and author/illustrator spotlights embedded throughout the book.
EBSCO e-Book
Celebrate! : An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying Holidays in Early Childhood by Julie Bisson; Louise Derman-Sparks (Foreword by)
Publication Date: 2016-12-12
Coming Soon
Celebrate! is the comprehensive resource to guide you through the sensitive issues surrounding holidays. It is filled with strategies for implementing exciting culturally and developmentally appropriate holiday activities so you can party with ease. Chapters include Developing a Holiday Policy, Selecting Holidays, Addressing Stereotypes and Commercialism, Evaluating Holiday Activities, and more
EBSCO e-book
Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education: A Humanities Based Approach to Research & Practice
The book explores a range of alternative approaches to theory in education and the feasibility of a curriculum of moral values for young children and contains a variety of scenes involving children’s play and involvement with literature and fiction. It portrays how engaging with children’s play can be a philosophical and pedagogical investigation where children’s own philosophising is taken seriously, where children’s thoughts are put on a par with established research and philosophy. Moreover, the book engages with a range of different forms of literature – picture books, novels, auto-fiction, poetry – and develops these as portrayals that serve as a basis for non-theoretical and poetic pedagogical research.
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Story in Children's Lives: Contributions of the Narrative Mode to Early Childhood Development, Literacy, and Learning
This book is based on the power of stories to support children in all areas of their lives. It examines the role narratives can play in encouraging growth in contexts and domains such as personal and family identity, creative movement, memory and self-concept, social relationships, or developing a sense of humor.
Using Characters and Themes to Inspire Early Learning
this book supports practitioners in planning and resourcing a series of topics based around popular themes and interests in the early years. Each topic is open-ended and introduced in the form of a problem that the children have to solve and can be led by their knowledge, thoughts and ideas.
Taylor & Francis e-book

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Search this database for reviews, records, and other related information about children's literature. Contains reviews supplied by over 38 review media. Search by subject, age level, genre and curriculum tools.
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Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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ERIC
References to thousands of educational topics. Indexes journal articles, books, theses, curricula, conference papers, standards, guidelines and more. ERIC documents (non-journal literature) are available full-text, 1993 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA)
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A valuable source for the latest in linguistics and its various sub-disciplines. Non-evaluative abstracts of articles from hundreds of serials published around the world, complemented with coverage of books, occasional papers, monographs, & more.
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Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for more than 270 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.
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Bookbird: A Journal of Internation Children's Literature
Communicates new ideas to the community of readers interested in children's books and is open to any topic in the field of international children's literature.
From 1998 to present
Children's Literature
Publishes theoretically-based articles that address key issues in the field
from 1972 to present
Children's Literature in Education
Covers classic and contemporary material, the highbrow and the popular, and ranges across works for infants through to material for young adults. It features analysis of fiction, poetry, drama and non-fictional material (plus studies in other media: film, TV, computer games, online works); visual narratives from picture books and comics to graphic novels; interviews with writers and artists; textual analysis and interpretation from differing theoretical perspectives; historical approaches to the area; reader-response work with children; ideas for teaching children's literature; adaptation, translation and publishing
from 01/01/1997 to present
Journal of Children's Literature
Devoted to teaching and scholarship in the field of children's literature.
from 03/01/2011 to present
Lion and the Unicorn
The journal's coverage includes the state of the publishing industry, regional authors, comparative studies of significant books and genres, new developments in theory, the art of illustration, the mass media, and popular culture.
from 1977 to present
Voices from the Middle
Publishes original contributions by middle level teachers, students, teacher educators, and researchers
from 02/01/1995 to present

Cecilia and Miguel Are Best Friends
Cecilia and Miguel are best friends, and have been since the third grade when he gave her bunny ears in the class picture. In this celebration of friendship, best friends forgive mistakes, share adventures and--sometimes--even become family!
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ73 .B4428 2014
From North to South
Bilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.
Fenwick-Juvenile Collection
PZ73 .C5868 2010
La Princesa and the Pea
The Princess and the Pea gets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling. El principe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his mother doesn't agree. The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa.
Fenwick Library - Juvenile Collection
PZ8.3.E514 Pr 2017
Mirror
A two-in-one picture book that comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously - one from the left, the other from the right.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ7.B1742 Mir 2010
My House/ Mi Casa: A Book in Two Languages
Publication Date: 1993-04-01
Captioned illustrations and Spanish and English text describe things found in a house.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Literature PC4629 .E47 1990
Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey
In this dual-language picture book (English and Arabic) a young girl and her family are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the civil war and make their way toward safety in Europe.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ10.731.R945 St 2016
There's a Name for This Feeling / Hay un Nombre para lo Que Siento
In this bilingual collection of ten short stories for young people, kids deal with both serious and humorous consequences after they ignore their parents' suggestions and disobey rules. These stories highlight the emotional tailspins of living in a complicated world.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ7.B46357 The 2014

The Chick and the Duckling
Hatched at the same time, the chick is successful at imitating the duck until the latter goes for a swim.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ10.3.S9378 Ch 1988
First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants & Refugees Who Make America Great
Celebrate the genius, diversity, and grit of immigrants and refugees in this boldly illustrated guide to 36 American trailblazers...Perhaps after reading their stories, you will be inspired to make the world a better place, too.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
E184.A1 W2165 2018
I Am Different! Can You Find Me?
This clever picture book presents sixteen visual puzzles. On every page, readers must pick out the one item that is different from the rest--a different color, a different shape, reversed from left to right, or just asleep when others are awake! The phrase "Can you find me?" is shown in a different language on every page.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
LC208 .P33 2011
Marisol Mcdonald Doesn't Match / Marisol Mcdonald no Combina
Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage. Other people wrinkle their nose in confusion at Marisol-can't she just choose one or the other? Try as she might, in a world where everyone tries to put this biracial, Peruvian-Scottish-American girl into a box, Marisol McDonald doesn't match. And that's just fine with her.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile
PZ73 .B68564 2011
Neither
In this colorful and touching story that celebrates what makes each of us unique, a little creature that's not quite a bird and not quite a bunny--it's "neither"--searches for a place to fit in.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ7.A519255 Nei 2018
On the Playground: Our First Talk About Prejudice
Focuses on introducing children to the complex topic of prejudice. Crafted around a narrative between a grade-school-aged child and an adult, this inquiry-focused book will help children shape their understanding of diversity so they are better prepared to understand, and question, prejudice witnessed around them in their day-to-day lives and in the media.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
HM1091 .R63 2019
Why Am I Me?
This loving ode to our shared humanity is the perfect introduction to conversations about identity and Anti-Racism. It helps foster a much-needed sense of connection, compassion, and love.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ7.B78065 Wh 2017

Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story About Gender & Friendship
Introducing Teddy introduces the youngest readers to understanding gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ7.1.W364 In 2016
They She He Me: Free To Be!
Pronouns serve as a familiar starting point for kids and grown-ups to expand ideas about gender and celebrate personal expression with fun imagery that provides a place to meet and play.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
HQ1075 .G665 2017
Julián Is a Mermaid
Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. It is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile collection
PZ7.1.L7298 Ju 2018
George
When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web.
Fenwick Library-Juvenile Collection
PZ7.1.G575 Geo 2015

Caldecott Medal -1938 to present
Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Center on the Social & Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
CSEFEL is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. It is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country.
Children's Picture Book Database
Provides a searchable database of picture books for designing literature-based thematic units.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-Present
Given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.
LOC: Children's Literature Center
The Children's Literature Center is a part of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. It includes Digitized Children's Literature, Children's Books Online from the Rare Book & Special Collections Division, as well as links to Children's books from the General Collections.
Newberry Medal Winners 1922 - Present
Named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Pura Belpré Award Winners 1996-Present
Presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
Storyline Online
Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading. Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.

Play and Learning

This topic area links to resources for Early Childhood Play & Learning. Resources include:

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APA PsycArticles (EBSCO)
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Covers general psychology and specialized, basic, applied, clinical and theoretical research in psychology from journals published by the APA and allied organizations spanning from 1984 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
APA PsycInfo (EBSCO)
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Covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. Includes more than 3.7 million records. View a tutorial on this database here.
Education Database
Gives users access to over 900 educational publications, including more than 600 of the titles in full text from 1988 to present. Coverage spans the literature on primary, secondary and higher education as well as special education, home schooling, and adult education.
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Education Research Complete
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Covers all aspects of education including multilingual education, health education, testing, curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding, and all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Provides indexing for over 1,800 journals, as well as full-text for over 900 journals, 81 books, and numerous education-related conference papers.
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Physical Education Index
Abstracts feature a variety of content, ranging from physical education curricula, to sports medicine, to dance from 1970 to present. Also covers health education and physical therapy. View a tutorial on this database here.
SPORTDiscus
Covers recreation; exercise physiology; sports medicine; coaching; physical fitness; the psychology, history and sociology of sport; training; and conditioning. Consists primarily of periodical articles and monographs from 1800 onward; also contains dissertations and theses.
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Web of Science: Core Collection
Contains citations and searchable author abstracts, covering scholarly literature in journals, books and conference proceedings. Includes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Book Citation Index, Conference Proceedings Citation Index, Current Chemical Reactions, Index Chemicus, and Emerging Sources Citation Index. Additional resources available by selecting from the dropdown list next to the Core Collection heading.

American Journal of Play
A forum for discussing the history, science and culture of play.
from 2008 to present
Child Development
Articles of interdisciplinary empirical research, theoretical articles and reviews that have theoretical implications for child developmental research selected through blind review.
Full-text coverage from 1996 to present
Childhood Education
Includes articles highlighting various perspectives on innovative classroom practices from around the world; cutting-edge concepts; innovative schooling models; child growth and development theory; and research reviews.
Coverage 1988- Present
Early Childhood Development & Care
A multidisciplinary publication that serves psychologists, educators, psychiatrists, paediatricians, social workers and other professionals who deal with research, planning, education and care of infants and young children. The Journal provides English translations of work in this field that has been published in other languages, and original English papers on all aspects of early child development and care: descriptive and evaluative articles on social, educational and preventive medical programs for young children, experimental and observational studies, critical reviews and summary articles.
from 1997 to preset
International Journal of Play
It aims to provide an international forum for mono- and multi-disciplinary papers and scholarly debate on all aspects of play theory, policy and practice from across the globe and across the lifespan, and in all kinds of cultural settings, institutions and communities.
from 2012 to present
International Journal of Play Therapy
edicated to publishing and disseminating reports of original research, theoretical articles, and substantive reviews of topics germane to play therapy on behalf of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, and other mental health professionals.
from 1992 to present

Calling All Superheroes; Supporting & Developing Superhero Play in the Early Years
Calling All Superheroes highlights the enormous potential of superhero play in supporting learning and development in early childhood. Using examples from practice, it provides guidance on how to effectively manage and implement superhero play and set appropriate boundaries in early years settings and schools.
Taylor & Francis e-Book
Child-Initiated Play and Learning: Planning for Possibilities in the Early Years
Child-Initiated Play and Learning shows how a creative approach to learning that allows for spontaneous adventures in play through child-led projects can lead to rich learning experiences that build on children's own interests.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Let's All Play
This book also encourages adults to reflect on the value of children's play through deep thinking activities.
Mercer Library Stacks
LB1139.35.P55 J65 2015
Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education
It demonstrates how we can think of pedagogy and educational practices in early childhood as artistic, poetic, and philosophical, and exemplifies a humanities-based approach by giving literature and artful play a place in shaping the ground of practice and research.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Messy Play in the Early Years: Supporting Learning through Material Engagements
An invaluable resource for early years students, practitioners and parents looking to understand and enhance children's learning possibilities.
Taylor & Francis e-book
Rethinking Play As Pedagogy
Provides a fresh perspective of play as a purposeful pedagogy offering multi-layered opportunities for learning and development. Written to provoke group discussion and extend thinking, opportunities for international comparison, points for reflection and editorial provocations, this volume will help students engage critically with a variety of understandings of play, and diverse approaches to harnessing children's natural propensity to play.
Taylor & Francis e-book
SAGE Handbook of Outdoor Play and Learning
Chapters written by authors from Europe, North and South America, Australasia and Asia Pacific countries are organised into six sections: Theoretical Frameworks and Conceptual Approaches for Understanding Outdoor Play & Learning Critical Reflections on Policy and Regulation in Outdoor Play & Learning Children′s Engagement with Nature, Sustainability and Children′s Geographies Diverse Contexts and Inclusion in Children′s Outdoor Play Environments Methodologies for Researching Outdoor Play and Learning Links Between Research and Practice

Proquest e-book
Taking Play Seriously: A Challenge of Learning (2nd ed.)
In this second edition, the author is emphasizing more thoroughly the importance of play as a challenge of learning, with implications for children, as well as for teachers.
Proquest e-book

10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play
From NAEYC,Discusses the importance of play in learning and development, healthy, and reducing stress. connects to useful resources related to play
How Play Connects to Learning
Play is an important part of children's learning and development. Find articles on how to intentionally connect play and learning, ideas to share with families, and the latest research about learning and play.
How Play is Making a Comeback in Kindergarden
Looks at the Pathfinder Kindergarten Center school in Everett, WA and it focus on play
Learning Through Play
From UNICEF and the Lego Foundation, sharing definitions of what is meant by play in early childhood, followed by key points of why learning through play builds lifelong learners and supports children’s overall development. Notes the obstacles that pre-primary advocates may face when making a case for play-based methods, and we propose a systems perspective in advocating for child-centred pedagogy and playful programmes. Discusses the unique context of every country, the suggested strategies in this brief provide initial ideas that could be adapted to local context
Play & Language: The Roots of Literacy
Supported by 40 years of evidence-based research and organized by developmental level, this tool will breakdown the milestones children should be achieving with their play and language. You will also learn play practices and play strategies to improve language, cognitive and social-emotional skills, including:Higher-level thinking, problem-solving and creativityAdvancing language skills and text comprehensionAwareness of temporal, cause-effect and social relationshipsMotivation, self-regulation and empathyInterpreting and responding appropriately to the needs, desires, and roles of othersThese intervention activities will work for all young children, but special focus will be given to interventions for children with language learning disabilities, autism, socio-economic/cultural variations and ESL.(video)
Play is More Than Just Fun
This TedTalk by Dr. Stuart Brown discusses the importance of play
The Power of Play in Kindergarten
The National Education Association (NEA) discusses the importance of play and its comeback in Early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education History

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American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 2
Collects American magazines and journals published from 1821 through 1837, representing the Jacksonian Democracy era. Covers subjects related to agriculture, entertainment, history, literary criticism, and politics.
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ERIC
References to thousands of educational topics. Indexes journal articles, books, theses, curricula, conference papers, standards, guidelines and more. ERIC documents (non-journal literature) are available full-text, 1993 to the present. View a tutorial on this database here.
JSTOR
Collection of core scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences digitized in most cases back to the first date of issue. Includes selected books, primary sources and other materials for academic work.
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Project MUSE
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Provides digital humanities and social science content for the scholarly community. Offers full-text versions of scholarly journals and books from many of the world's university presses and scholarly societies. View a tutorial on this database here.
Web of Science: Core Collection
Contains citations and searchable author abstracts, covering scholarly literature in journals, books and conference proceedings. Includes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Book Citation Index, Conference Proceedings Citation Index, Current Chemical Reactions, Index Chemicus, and Emerging Sources Citation Index. Additional resources available by selecting from the dropdown list next to the Core Collection heading.
Women's Studies International
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Covers the core disciplines in women’s studies and feminist research, largely from 1972-present (some earlier material included). Includes sociology, history, political science & economy, public policy, arts & humanities, international relations and education. Contains over 2,000 periodicals, and other sources such as newspapers, newsletters, books, book chapters, proceedings, theses, dissertations, NGO studies and other grey literature. View a tutorial on this database here.

American Educational History Journal
evoted to the examination of educational questions using perspectives from a variety of disciplines.
From 3/1/2006 to present
Historical Studies in Education
This open access journal publishes articles on every aspect of education, from pre-school to university education, on informal as well as formal education, and on methodological and historiographical issues.
From 1989 to present
History of Education
Focusses on the history of education in all parts of the world, and is recognised as a key resource for both educationists and social historians alike.
from 03/01/1997 to present
History of Education Quarterly
An international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarship on the history of education.
From 2011 to present
History of Education Review
An international journal committed to the publication of high quality peer reviewed research and theoretical papers located in the history of education.
Most recent year not available in full-text.
From 2004 to present
Journal of Early Childhood Research
Interdisciplinary in scope, being true to the tradition that educational studies has traditionally drawn from many different disciplines. The journal welcomes papers from the fields of the arts, education, health, law, social work, therapy, sociology, history, and the arts, and from non-traditional as well as established territories of early childhood education.
from 2003 to present
Teachers College Record
A journal of research, analysis, and commentary in the field of education.
from 2005 to present -electronic
1970 to 1979 on microfilm
1997 to present in print in Fenwick Library

Day Nurseries and Childcare in Europe, 1800-1939
This book traces the birth and evolution of the crèche in France, England, Germany, Russia and Italy from the mid-nineteenth century to the eve of the Second World War, in an attempt to understand from a transnational viewpoint the history of an institution for very young children that was very different from what we know today. SpringerLink e-Book
Giants in the Nursery: A Biographical History of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
This book explores the theory's progression--from its beginnings in writings of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century philosophers, its experimental implementation by eighteenth- and nineteenth-century practitioners, and its scientific grounding in contemporary theory and research--and includes biographical sketches and perspectives of eleven philosophical, pedagogical, and theoretical figures--the giants--in this evolution.
Fenwick Library
LB1139.23 .E56 2015
International Handbook of Early Childhood Education
This international handbook gives a comprehensive overview of findings from longstanding and contemporary research, theory, and practices in early childhood education in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Springerlink e-book
Learning from the Past: Historical Voices in Early Childhood Education
The book is organized by key individuals and the themes they wove into their influence on education. A who's who list of the most influential thinkers in the educational field from Plato to Froebel, from Montessori to Lucy Sprague Mitchell. discussing how to nurture and develop children's natural curiosity.
Fenwick Library
LB1139.23 .W64 2000
Visionary Women and Visible Children, England 1900 - 1920
The book provides a detailed explanation of how children experienced home, neighbourhood and elementary school; as well as discussing the impact of the women's movement, namely its suffrage and socialist work. These two concerns are linked by the work women did about and for children. Essentially, the book explores childhood and womanhood; generation and gender; and socialism and feminism. This book will appeal to students and researchers in the fields of history, education and sociology, particularly those interested in the women's movement, and the history of childhood.
Springerlink e-book
The Wiley Handbook of Early Childhood Development Programs, Practices, and Policies
This unique and important bookprovides a comprehensive overview of the current theory, practices, and policies in early childhood development withinthe contexts of family, school, and community, and society at large. Moreover, it synthesizes scientifically rigorous research from an array of disciplines in an effort to identify the most effective strategies for promoting early childhood development.
Wiley e-Book

A Brief History of Early Learning - Part 1 | NO SMALL MATTER
There has always been a need for early learning and care for America's children — and our communities and government have come up with creative and effective ways to provide kids and families the services they need. Learn more about the up and down history of early education in the United States, from day nurseries to professional development for preschool teachers to nearly universal early education during World War II.
A Brief History of Early Learning - Part 2
At one point in history, the United States had universal early childhood education. So what happened?
Continues No Small Matter series. 2 min 4 sec
Early Education in 1800-1900
Provides a timeline of the history of early childhood education in North America from 1800-1900
The Journey of Early Childhood Education Through Time
Early childhood education is an important step in educating young minds and offering stimulating opportunities for exploring and learning. Those who contributed to the discipline of early childhood education came from occupations and professions outside the academic domain. What they had in common was an understanding of children. And that is what makes early childhood education unique; it starts with the child and not with the subject matter.