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This article presents a position paper from the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) on banning corporal punishment of children. The paper defines corporal punishment and discusses worldwide initiatives for banning the practice. The consequences of physical punishment are discussed along with suggested alternatives. Strategies for parents, schools and communities are offered. A list is included of organizations committed to ending corporal punishment.

The article discusses the use of standardized tests in early childhood. The author suggests the U.S. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation has changed the focus of teaching from critical thinking to testing of low-level skills. He comments on how U.S. public schools reveal social differences. Standardized testing was promoted as part of the U.S. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). He suggests standardized tests can affect student motivation and undermine the school curriculum.

Presents several paperfolding activities for children in the U.S. Procedure in making Kutztown Memory Boxes; Materials needed for graphing color favorites; Discussion on the concept of paper folding.

States that the Publication Committee of the Association for Childhood Education International if seeking proposals for position papers. Peer or self-nominations of authoritative authors; Developing a pool of submissions for consideration in future planning; Contents of submissions.

Solicits articles for the 2007 International Focus Issue of "Childhood Education" that will focus on inclusive programs and practices designed to meet individual needs of children from birth to early adolescence in an inclusive setting. Focus of the articles; Preference to articles; Contact information for the submission of entries.

The article focuses on "Pop-up Play" community experience created by early childhood professional university graduate students and two different community groups that are creating playful experiences for children and families in Omaha, Nebraska. It mentions Pop-Up Play Center project reflects the community engagement principles of the International Code of Ethics for Educators. It also mentions project connect educators with community partners, and building connections.

The article focuses on the validation of the visual using illustrations as mentor texts in the U.S. Topics discussed include the consideration of literature as writing's mentor text, the use of picture book illustrations as mentor texts, and the utilization of picture books as relevant and rich resources for illustrators and authors.

The article discusses the importance of vocabulary development of preschoolers by teachers through the Early Reading First (ERF) program. The program has been evaluating literacy skills and oral language of preschoolers since its launch in 2002. One of the ERF projects is Project CORE, which handled 103 kindergarten-bound African American children from low-revenue families in rural communities in southern U.S. at its three locations which include a private childcare center, a Head Start facility and a primary school.

The article describes how students can acquire English language skills by reading ethnically diverse literature. The author describes books with multicultural themes that can be used, including "The Paper Crane," "Tanili: An Afro-cuban Folktale," by Retana, and "My Name is Bilal," by Mobin-Uddin. Educational activities that can be implemented along with the books are described.

The article advocates for a nature-based education in children. It raises concerns about health issues in children caused by lack of outdoor time and social interaction experiences. It suggests reading books about nature to children and promoting outdoor play and experiences to encourage them to appreciate natural environments and teach them about the joy that experiences, adventures and time and nature can provide. Books recommended include "The Listening Walk" and "Daniel Finds a Poem."

Arts integration enriches learning experiences by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression, thereby enhancing students' overall cognitive and social development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the differences between process art and product art in teaching art to preschool and elementary students. Process art lets children to test the process by probing the materials used and discover their artistic uses while product art focuses on a targeted result, wherein the projects are similar from child to child. The issue is addressed through activities Fall Leaves and Shaving Cream Prints, wherein they concluded that knowing the value of the process will help parents appreciate the end product made by their child.

The article focuses on Jusoor's "Azima" distance learning program for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon, detailing its inception, implementation, and evolution in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It states that the program initially adapted to an online format using WhatsApp and was later remodeled to serve out-of-school children, providing a tailored education in core subjects like Arabic, Mathematics, English, and Life Skills.

Farm to school programs benefit students by promoting healthy eating habits, supporting local agriculture economies, and fostering environmental stewardship through hands-on learning experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the integration of technology in early childhood education, advocating for the use of digital tools to engage, enhance, and extend learning. Topics include the Triple E Framework for evaluating technology effectiveness, practical applications of digital microscopes and green screens in the classroom, and guidance for teachers on getting started with these tools to support student learning and exploration.

The article focuses on the use of mapping activities in diverse classroom settings in South Korea and the United States, offering valuable techniques for integrating art as a language tool. Topics include understanding mapping in children's literacy practices, visualizing identity and belonging through mapping activities, and exploring children's sense of belonging in the classroom through interviews and mapping narratives.

Makerspaces provide students with a hands-on, collaborative environment where they can cultivate creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation through experiential learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses art education for infants and provides suggestions for successfully engaging very young children in art-making. The author's experiences teaching an art class for infants are explored, and her advice including allowing the child to guide the experience, being prepared for messes, and being aware of children's nonverbal cues about their experience is examined.

The article presents the discussion on young children developing the knowledge about language and literacy. Topics include influencing the literacy environment on each child's learning in the years prior to school; and using quality assessment and providing individualized feedback to children on the emergent literacy growth being vital for learning success.

The article discusses about updating Classroom Libraries and Cross-Curricular Activities and Celebrating Gender Identity and Diversity Through LGBTQ Books. While homophobic and transphobic attitudes and practices persist in some schools and communities but advocates and legislators have been successful in bringing nondiscrimination and anti-bullying, andhate crime laws into effect.

The article discusses the therapeutic benefits of music for neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it highlights the ability to improve communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation. It emphasizes the importance of outdoor musical play and improving communication in a nonthreatening environment, challenging the conditions like ASD are disorders and social models to support individuals with neurodevelopmental differences.

The article offers information and tips on the development of videos, apps, and other digital resources for Children. Topics include that digital content for children should be designed according to their interests and cognitive and computer skills, which varies by age; and that YouTube videos, mobile apps, and other digital resources can play an important role in child development.

The article presents information on the Tapori, a friendship network whose aim is to overcome poverty by building friendship among all children. It mentions that Tapori brings together people of different cultures and social classes to work in grassroots projects that promote the rights to education, health, work, housing, and civic participation.

Social-emotional competence allows teachers to effectively nurture students' emotional wellbeing, build strong teacher-student relationships, manage classroom dynamics, and create a positive learning environment, ultimately enhancing students' academic success and personal development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the enduring lessons from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, emphasizing the impact Fred Rogers had on children's emotional and social well-being. Topics include the values and beliefs of Fred Rogers, the power of play in child development, and personal parent stories illustrating how Mister Rogers' teachings influenced their parenting and teaching approaches.

The article describes the 5E Learning Cycle framework for student-centered learning that focuses on the 5 Es of Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration and Evaluation. It explores the difference between student-centered teaching as a philosophy and student-centered teaching as a specific set of instructional strategies, as well as instructional approaches that may be applied in the student-centered classroom. It explains the different stages of the 5E Learning Cycle.

The article focuses on a grant-funded project by Center for Access and Achievement faculty and staff that explored meaningful, playful and developmentally appropriate STEM education at a diverse and high-poverty public early childhood center in Saint Louis County, Missouri. It discusses the benefits of the application of the Novel Engineering method developed at Tuft University's Center for Engineering Education Outreach. It describes the advantages of guided play in developing STEM skills.

The article presents a paper on early childhood education and care in Ethiopia. It addresses some of the emerging trends and challenges in early education within the context of Ethiopia in the hope that it will inspire others to improve the education systems in other nations. It explains why this stage of development has not received sufficient attention within educational systems around the world despite claims about its significance in improving later outcomes in an individual's life.

The article discusses the best communication methods for teachers to use when corresponding with legislators. Several tips are given on how teachers should prepare for meeting with legislators, including learning legislative terms, keeping up to date with legislative activities, and identifying individuals and committees relevant to education. Additional tips include taking surveys, considering equity, and focusing on a specific issue.

The article focuses on journal writing as means of helping children in improving their reading and writing skills. Sylvia Ashton-Warner devised the concept in 1965 while educating Maori children, wherein she encourages children to master writing and reading by writing about their known experiences in their daily journals with their own expressions and vocabulary. Various journals can be applied by teachers to encourage preschoolers to write and read including personal journals, dialogue journals and historical simulated journals.

A healthy self-identity is vitally important to a child's well-being and consequent ability to learn at an optimal level. As educators and other service providers seek to ensure that the children with whom they work have the best chances to succeed, they are recognizing the need for innovative ways to support children as they build those healthy self-identities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents an Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) paper on reasserting the role of motivation and interest in children's academic achievement. The paper redefines learning and challenges assumptions about the role of motivation in learning. It focuses on incentives used to motivate learning and offers research-based recommendations on how to build motivation and interest in students.

The article focuses on professional development workshops for preschool teachers in Anguilla, exploring their efforts to implement developmentally appropriate practices within the local cultural context. Topics discussed include the challenges faced by Anguillan preschools, strategies for using natural resources in the curriculum, and the importance of social-emotional development in early childhood education.

Visual representations of the complex interactions and interdependencies within systems facilitate holistic understanding and inform decision-making for systemic improvements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the elementary art education at the John Philips Sousa School in Port Washington, New York. It describes how the school decorates its walls by students' artwork and discusses student's engagement in school's art room and Steve Moore's art class. It discusses education innovation with improvisation and collaboration and the process of Darwin's Paradox.

The article focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, specifically in the elementary classroom. It suggests delaying AI's use until children are more literate and has developed essential cognitive skills on their own. It further urges educators and parents to be mindful of the potential impact of AI on young minds and to prioritize human creativity and self-expression in the learning process.

The article focuses on a study that investigates the use of iPads in early childhood classrooms. It explores the beliefs and concerns of teachers regarding the use of iPads, as well as their experiences and perceptions after incorporating iPads into their classrooms. It highlights different ways in which the teachers incorporated iPads, such as meeting children's interests, increasing visual-motor coordination, and helping children learn new concepts and vocabulary.

The article discusses an event organized by the Hualien Parent-Child Center in Taiwan. It is reported that it has been designed to teach young children about economics and financial literacy. It is further reported that children between the ages of four and six set up their own sales booths to sell toys, books, puzzles, games, dolls, stuffed animals, clothing, shoes, and offer services like hand massages and manicures.

The article focuses on the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) in the Indian education system and the implementation of the acSELerate program by the Learning Curve Life Skills Foundation. It emphasizes that learning is a social process and schools are social institutions that facilitate learning. It highlights the collaboration among teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders in the learning process and the lasting impact it has on a child's life.

The potential for early childhood education is enormous if designed and implemented from the bottom up with full community buy-in. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article looks at worksheets as items in the early childhood and elementary toolkit that hold a special place yet are ineffective. It sets forward an opinion that the consistent use of worksheets is counterproductive for student learning and is fundamentally inconsistent with constructivist philosophy. It suggests a few alternatives to worksheets that are intended to serve as a springboard for discussion and deliberation based on the fact that children are active learners.

The article highlights the Reinvent the Classroom initiative by Digital Promise, HP, Microsoft, and Intel, which aims to celebrate and support innovative educators who leverage technology to create personalized and accessible learning experiences. It features examples from educators who use technology to facilitate authentic learning opportunities, such as digitized writing assignments and global collaborations.

The article discusses how superhero play can benefit children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by improving their language, social, and pretend-play skills. It mentions that children can exercise their creativity and emulate admired or feared traits through superhero role-playing. It highlights that inclusive education is crucial for fostering positive peer relationships and enhancing social skills in children with autism.

A contemporary approach to art and art education can offer important insight into teaching and learning in general. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As schools collaborate with other educational and cultural institutions, students, families, and teachers benefit from expanded learning experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the partnership of City of Gallipolis, Ohio and Gallia County officials with educators to engage in intergenerational family development. Topics include background information on intergenerational learning, how the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (ESC) promotes family engagement, and the Gallia Winterfest which was participated by over 1,200 people from multiple communities wherein young and old alike brought their knowledge and applied it to common learning.