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Widgit - 'Hello' resources - 0 views

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    "Each month of the National Year of Communication has a theme which focuses on a particuar aspect of communication. We have been working with the support service CENMAC to create inclusive Widgit Symbol resources to support each of these monthly themes. These resources are all available to download for free! For each month's Widgit Symbol resources, there is also a free supporting resource available to download featuring the Let's Sign & Write British Sign Language Graphics."
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Early Childhood Resources - Center for Literacy and Disability Studies - 0 views

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    "Early Childhood Resources from the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Includes information on the Bridge Assessment, presentations and handouts, OWL book symbols, ERF Grant materials, and other materials."
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Resources | Too Small To Fail - 1 views

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    "Too Small to Fail worked with the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education (ED) on a suite of resources that can help enrich children's early language experiences beginning from birth. There are tip sheets for families, preschool teachers, and infant/toddler teachers and caregivers, as well as a fact sheet that highlights the evidence behind the benefits of being bilingual and embracing children's home languages."
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SEEDS - Resources - Assistive Technology - 0 views

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    "Assistive Technology The SEEDS Workgroup on Early Education Technology (SWEET) was created in August 2005 to address one of the seventeen topical areas identified by early intervention staff throughout the State of California. The purpose of the SWEET is to connect California's early intervention programs and families to Assistive Technology (AT) resources for young children with disabilities."
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First Concern to Action Tool Kit | Early Access to Care/Resources for Parents | Autism ... - 0 views

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    "If you have a concern about how your child is communicating, interacting or behaving, you are probably wondering what to do next. The First Concern to Action Tool Kit can help you sort that out. The purpose of this tool kit is to provide you with specific resources and tools to help guide you on the journey from your first concern to action."
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KidSmart: ICT in the Early Years - 0 views

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    There has been a wealth of research in recent years into the current provision, benefits and potential dangers of using ICT in Early Years settings. It is widely accepted that appropriate use of ICT in settings, where there are skilled practitioners and quality ICT resources, has the potential to greatly enhance and support learning and development of young children.
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Scope Website - Nursery Rhymes - 0 views

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    "Nursery Rhymes to Sing See and Sign are free downloadable, web-based communication resources for all young children. It includes 14 favorite Nursery Rhymes. Nursery Rhymes to Sing See and Sign provide a particular focus on communication strategies known to help communication and language development in children with communication difficulties. "
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Helping Schools, Teachers & Kids - Online Teacher Resource for School Supplies & Donati... - 0 views

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    "iLoveSchools.com is a nonprofit online donation center that connects new, used and in-kind resources with our nation's schools all year long."
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ToyBox Tools support materials - 1 views

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    "Hasbro and The Autism Project team up to introduce ToyBox Tools, a free online resource where caregivers and educators can find tools to make play easier and more accessible for children with developmental disabilities. ToyBox Tools is a collaboration connecting evidence-based practices with classic Hasbro toys. ToyBox Tools can help children experience the joy of play with three levels of tools available for those who need support: basic play, expanding play and social play levels."
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ZERO TO THREE: Screen Sense: Setting the Record Straight - 1 views

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    " ZERO TO THREE has developed Screen Sense:  Setting the Record Straight-Research-based Guidelines for Screen Use for Children Under 3 Years Old. This new free resource, written in partnership with leading researchers in the field of media and young children, is an authoritative review of what is known about the effect of screen media on young children's learning and development.  It is designed to serve as a tool for guiding parents and professionals in making informed decisions about screen media use."
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Fred Rogers Center - Blog - 1 views

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    As a national and international resource for addressing emerging issues affecting children from birth to age 5, the Center continues Fred's commitment to building bridges between early learning and children's media. The work of the Fred Rogers Center resonates with Fred's own belief in the positive potential of television and new media for supporting the healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children.
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Welcome To Gail Lovely's Website! - 1 views

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    variety of early childhood resources
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teacher tools | Head Start Center for Inclusion - 0 views

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    "These are resources that can help teachers include children with disabilities more naturally in the classroom. These tools are designed to be able to print and go with quick and easy explanations. "
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Digital Wish - 0 views

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    "Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children. With your help, we can provide the resources our schools need to thrive. "
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Technology and Young Learners | Scoop.it - 0 views

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    "Technology and Young Learners "Resources and stories of technology used with young learners" RSS"
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Joan Ganz Cooney Center - Family Time with Apps: A Guide to Using Apps with Your Kids - 0 views

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    "When we think of apps for kids, we often think of games for either entertainment or learning. But apps aren't limited to just games or books-apps can provide important social, emotional, and physical experiences too. Family Time with Apps is designed to help parents better understand the variety of ways that apps can support children's healthy development and family learning, communication, and connection. The guide aims to show parents how to find the best apps that fit your child's needs, provide tips on how (and why!) to use apps together, and highlight even more resources that will make the process of selecting apps less overwhelming, and more fun."
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Prongo.com is a Fun, Interactive and Educational way for kids to learn. - 0 views

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    Prongo.com is an educational website for Kids. We offer fun, interactive, and educational\n games for kids. For teachers, Prongo.com also offers Quizstation. Quizstation allows teachers\n to create online quizzes for their students. Prongo.com also offers kids clip art, e-cards for kids, \nwallpaper, kids jokes, screensavers, and more. Prongo.com provides hours of learning\n fun for kids and resources teachers need to have a fun and productive classroom.
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Welcome to Tots 'n Tech! | Tots N Tech - 0 views

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    "The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) is an inter-university collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), Philadelphia and Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. TnT's mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources about adaptations, including assistive technology, to use with infants and toddlers for states, Early Intervention providers of all disciplines, and families across the country. In order to achieve this mission, TnT provides technical assistance to states to help them enhance the use of adaptations with infants and toddlers and conducts a national research program about use of adaptations and assistive technology (AT). "
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Journal of Interactive Online Learning -Investigating Analytic Tools for e-Book Design ... - 0 views

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    Abstract Toward the goal of better e-book design to support early literacy learning, this study investigates analytic tools for examining design qualities of e-books for young children. Three research-based analytic tools related to e-book design were applied to a mixed genre collection of 50 e-books from popular online sites. Tool performance varied across design categories (e.g., multimedia) and administration revealing comparative strengths and weaknesses. Results inform researchers and educators who are engaged in designing and evaluating e-books as material resources in early literacy teaching and learning.
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PreK Miami-Dade Teacher Handbook - 0 views

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    Great resources for AT and curriculum adaptations
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