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- A World of Kindergartens
Theme-based activities drawn from an international e-mail discussion group.
- Association Childhood Education international
Dedicated to the education of young children.
- Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Works to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.
- CanTeach - Resources for Educators
Features classroom management resources, children's songs and poetry, planning tools, and free lesson plans.
- Crayola Art Education
Ideas and lesson plans for incorporating art across the curriculum.
- Early Childhood CDA Help
Provides personalized assistance for those pursuing a CDA Credential.
- Early Childhood Development Association of Prince Edward Island
A non-profit organization to promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children. Site includes mission statement, list of accomplishments, code of ethics, and membership information.
- Early Childhood Education
Program overview, requirements and faculty information.
- Early Childhood Education On Line
Listserv and website offer support and information exchange for those interested in providing quality care and learning situations for young children.
- Early Childhood Education Resources on the World Wide Web
Provides annotated links for teachers and children.
- Early Childhood Educators Resources
Links to pages providing ideas for art, science, small group, circle time, and quiet time activities.
- Early Childhood Educators and Family Web Corner
Provides articles, message boards, chat area, and extensive web guides.
- Early Childhood Focus
Provides current news stories related to the profession. Allows users to submit news or discuss items, publications and press releases.
- Early Childhood Math and Science Activities
Dozens of simple classroom-tested ideas about numerals, shapes, patterns, measurement, and logical thinking.
- Early Childhood Resources
Links to information about child development, curriculum, and parenting.
- Environments Stores - Early Childhood Equipment
Offers products and supplies for early childhood education facilities plus classroom equipment, furniture, learning materials, educational toys, and caregiver resources.
- Imagic Programs
Explore educational programs and innovative methods to teach young children how to read and to speak a second language.
- KiddiBeat - Music Education for Children
This music education program for educators and music specialists focuses on the holistic development of the young child. Includes parents active involvement.
- Lesson Plans Sorted by Grade Level (Getty ArtsEdNet)
Art lesson plans suitable for kindergarten and early elementary students.
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Prepares professionals to work with all young children and their families in a variety of settings. The courses offered are suitable for professionals in such fields as education; psychology; social work; nursing; family studies and nutrition; counseling, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Students may elect to pursue Early Childhood Teacher Certification in conjunction with this MA program.
- Miss Jackie Music Company - Early Childhood Music and Books
Browse a selection of early childhood books featuring imaginative games, and early childhood music and songs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers from Jackie Silberg.
- MuddlePuddle Early Years Home Education
Features thematic activities parents may do at home with toddlers; many games reflect the Montessori approach. Includes a support list and information on Cleft Lip and Palate.
- Music Education: Early Childhood
Guide to online and print resources.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight.
- National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
Supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education
Located at Portland State University. Providing a career development system for early childhood practitioners.
- Palma Smiley's Early Childhood Curriculums
Includes Smiley's philosophy of teaching toddlers and offers on-line ordering.
- Position Statement on Early Childhood Education
National Assoc. for Music Education argues for the inclusion of music as part of the early childhood curriculum; includes benefits of early music instruction and curriculum recommendations.
- Pratt's Educational Resources: Early Childhood Education
Includes thematic activities, games, recipes, coloring pages, songs, and fingerplays.
- Preschool Education
Activities for the preschool and kindergarten classroom grouped by theme, and a free newsletter.
- Quality in Linking Together Early Education Partnerships (QUILT)
National training and technical assistance project funded by the Federal Head Start and Child Care Bureaus. Site includes events, partnership profiles and tools, and a guide to articles and publications.
- Resources for Early Childhood Education
Small collection of links compiled by researchers at Pennsylvania State University.
- Saroj Ghoting: Early Childhood Literacy Consulting
Presents early literacy training and information sessions at national, regional, and state conferences, and training for library staff and their partners.
- Smart Teaches
Smart Teachers supports the professional development of early childhood educators in math, science and technology.
- Steffy Wood Products - Early Childhood Furniture
Manufactures commercial quality wood furniture for use in childcare or early learning centers. Includes sand and water play, dramatic play, and classroom accessories.
- Teaching is a Work of Heart
Site updated monthly provides thematic activities and screened links.
- Technology in Early Childhood Education
Assists educators in connecting technology with the way young children learn. Includes information about technology and curriculum, project planning, classroom arrangement, software selection, ergonomics, and internet safety.
- The Childhood League Center
Early Intervention and preschool for children with special needs and their families.
- Three R's Education Centre
Reading and spelling kits for beginners in English, designed to make learning fun and fulfilling.
- What Does Research Say About Early Childhood Education?
Explores contemporary research and recommends home and classroom activities.