Exploring ZerotoThree.org

• Follow some of the outside links that you have not yet explored. Where do they lead?

There are two great links that are on the Zero to Three website. I enjoyed the Early Head Start National Resource Center www.ehsnrc.org This website has some great tips for almost any topic you can think of. There are tips for math and science for infants and toddlers, working with teen parents, and supporting infant/toddler language development. It also has links to other great websites and great podcasts. The other great link is the 27th National Training Institute www.zttnticonference.org this is actually a website designed to offer training for early childhood professionals. It is designed to work with those who deal with Infants and Toddlers in child welfare, early intervention, mental health, parent education and more. This year they will be hosting the 27th conference November 28 - December 1, 2012 in California. Registration ranges from $495 - $560.

• Thoroughly search one area of the site. What do you find?

I chose one area of the Zero to Three website to search through and I chose the Behavior & Development section. There are different topics like Brain Development, Play, Early Development, Sleep and so many others. Under each topic there is some great information about how to correctly work with children. The area that really interested me was Promoting Social Emotional Development. There are several podcasts that offer tips on how to promote children’s self esteem, and their social emotional skills. I really enjoyed the tips on nurturing your child’s curiosity. While we often get nervous when children begin to wander and explore, it is great to encourage their curiosity and let them see what the world is like around them. 

• If you receive an e-newsletter, follow a link related to one of the issues you have been studying. What new information is available?

I found an article on the Zero to Three website about children who experience trauma and stress. I learned the the children who deal with traumatic experiences do not express their feelings the same way adults do. Children will show their feelings in the way they eat, play, and behave with others. 

• Does the website or the e-newsletter contain any information that adds to your understanding of equity and excellence in early care and education?

I found that there are more infants and toddlers now receiving care from people who are not relatives than ever before. This website was designed to make sure that our children are receiving the best care. While this is a website that gears more towards parents it is a huge resource for educators. I understand that there is a huge responsibility on the childcare professionals. 

• What other new insights about issues and trends in the early childhood field did you gain this week from exploring the website and/or the e-newsletter?

I really enjoyed reviewing the website. I found so much information on the early head start national resource center. I saw several tips that I want to print out for my staff and show them how we can enhance our classrooms. Infants and toddlers are always changing and all of the tips and suggestions we can get to enhance that age group is helpful.