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Selected Early Childhood Education Resources - March, 2009

Prepared by Ms. Tara Murphy, Children's Librarian    Contact Ms. Murphy

http://www.naeyc.org  National Association for the Education of Young Children  This is a comprehensive information resource for preschool educators.

http://www.ed.gov  The U.S. Department of Education has many resources available.

http://www.ed.gov/parents/earlychild/ready/preschool/preschool.pdf This pamphlet (from the Department of Education web site) was designed for parents but it is also a good overview of child development and ideas for activities that may be useful for teachers as well.

http://www.literacycenter.net/parents_teacher   The Literacy Center Network is a nonprofit organization that provides free literacy activities and printable materials for young children in multiple languages.

http://www.readtoday.net/  It is simple. If every parent teaches letters, numbers, colors, and shapes to their children before they enter Kindergarten, we will see an immediate impact on the world.  ReadToday's website has engaging, printable, reading activities for you to share with your children and/or students.

http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=key_keytopics  Zero to Three is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive information and support to caregivers of infants and toddlers. This “Key topics” page has information on various topics such as stages of child development or health and nutrition. http://www.zerotothree.org

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/categories/preschool.shtml  Enchanted Learning offers some printable materials for free; a subscription is required for other materials. Preschool learning materials include letters, numbers, rhymes, and crafts.

http://www.preschoolrainbow.org  Gayle’s Preschool Rainbow suggests a variety of preschool activities and stories arranged by theme.