Examining the Preliminary Effects of a Summer Social Emotional Learning Program for Young Children

2020 ◽  
pp. 106342662091239
Author(s):  
Sara C. McDaniel ◽  
Kizzy Albritton ◽  
Adrienne Stuckey
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Formal School

This quasi-experimental pilot study examined the use of the Preschool Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) curriculum during the summer prior to kindergarten entry for preschool-age children. The purpose of the study was to examine if participation in the summer Preschool PATHS curriculum would lead to increased levels of social–emotional competence for the participating children, particularly as they prepared to transition into formal school settings. Preliminary results of pilot data indicate positive outcomes for preschool-age children participating in the intervention. These preliminary results suggest that the Preschool PATHS curriculum could potentially be delivered immediately prior to school enter with the potential for promoting competencies and strengths to put young children on a path toward a positive trajectory as they start school. Limitations of the study are discussed as well as practical implications and future research needs.

The development of hypothetical reference in the speech of young children

1979 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 563-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan A. Kuczaj ◽  
Mary J. Daly
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
The Other ◽  
Naturalistic Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Quasi Experimental

ABSTRACTThe data obtained in two investigations (one a longitudinal/cross-sectional naturalistic study, the other a quasi-experimental study) demonstrate that preschool age children have the capacity for hypothetical reference. However, the data also indicate that this capacity for hypothetical reference operates within certain constraints, particularly early in the preschool years. Specifically, future hypothetical reference is an earlier acquisition than past hypothetical reference; reference to single hypothetical events appears sometime prior to reference to sequences of hypothetical events; and accuracy is better in self-initiated than other-initiated hypothetical reference. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Assessing Relationships Between Physical Development and Other Indicators of School Readiness Among Preschool Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 388-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Wright ◽  
Lauriece L. Zittel ◽  
Tawanda Gipson ◽  
Crystal Williams
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preschool Students ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Pearson Correlations

Purpose: Physical development is an integral part of a child’s overall development. Evidence suggests that physical development and physical activity are positively correlated with positive academic outcomes in elementary and secondary school students. However, research on physical development among preschool-age children lags behind. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to assess the relationships between physical development and other aspects of development related to school readiness among 3- to 5-year-old children. Method: Teacher ratings of physical, cognitive, language, social–emotional, and literacy development were collected for 172 preschool students. Group differences were assessed using analysis of variance, and relationships among development scales were examined with Pearson correlations. Results: Pearson correlations indicate ratings of physical development are significantly and positively correlated with ratings on the other four development scales. Discussion/Conclusion: Findings support the importance of physical development as an aspect of school readiness. Practical implications and future research are discussed.

The Sign 4 Big Feelings intervention to improve early years outcomes in preschool children: Outcome evaluation (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Davidson ◽  
Gurch Randhawa
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Children’S Wellbeing ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Measuring Change ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Clinically Significant

BACKGROUND Any delays in language development may affect learning, profoundly influencing personal, social, and professional trajectories. The effectiveness of the Sign 4 Big Feelings (S4BF) intervention was investigated by measuring change in early years outcomes after a three month period. OBJECTIVE To determine whether Early Years Outcomes (EYOs) significantly improve (beyond typical expected development), if children’s wellbeing improves after the S4BF intervention period, and if there are differences between boys and girls in any progress made. METHODS An evaluation of S4BF was conducted with 111 preschool age children in early years settings in Luton, United Kingdom. Listening, speaking, understanding, and managing feelings and behaviour, in addition to Leuven well-being scales were used in a quasi-experimental study design to measure outcomes pre- and postintervention. RESULTS Statistically and clinically significant differences were found for each of the seven pre- and post measures taken: words understood and spoken, well-being scores, and the four EYO domains. Gender differences were negligible in all analyses undertaken. CONCLUSIONS Children of all abilities may benefit considerably from S4BF, but a language-based intervention of this nature may be transformational for children who are behind developmentally, with EAL needs or of lower socio-economic status. CLINICALTRIAL ISRCTN42025531; https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN42025531

scholarly journals How Do Five- to Six-Year-Old Children Interpret a Burning Candle?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Vanessa Sesto ◽  
Isabel García-Rodeja
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Mental Representations ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Previous Learning ◽  
Science Activities

Many studies have been conducted in recent years on the explanations given by preschool-age children about different natural phenomena. Nonetheless, very few studies have actually focused on the important domain of matter and its transformations. Specifically, the field of chemical reactions remains unexplored. This qualitative study aims to investigate the explanations of twenty-two 5- to 6-year-old children about combustion, while at the same time evaluating the effect of prior experience with science activities on their interpretations. For this study, the following experiment was proposed: burning a candle inside an inverted vessel. The following data collection tools were used: a Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) strategy and audio and video recordings. The children’s explanations were analysed using classification frameworks, which had been developed in previous studies. The results of this study suggest that young children tend to provide naturalistic explanations about combustion. This finding is an indicator that young children are able to construct mental representations within this conceptual domain. Likewise, the results indicate that children who are used to engaging in inquiry-based activities may be more likely to establish a relationship with previous learning experiences to interpret other natural phenomena.

Disciplining Young Children: The Role of Verbal Instructions and Reasoning

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 336-341
Author(s):  
Nathan J. Blum ◽  
George E. Williams ◽  
Patrick C. Friman ◽  
Edward R. Christophersen
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Verbal Reasoning ◽  
Behavioral Psychology ◽  
Children's Behavior ◽  
Verbal Instructions ◽  
Oppositional Behaviors ◽  
Preschool Age Children

Pediatricians are often asked to advise parents who are having difficulty managing the oppositional behaviors of their toddlers and preschool-age children. A large number of articles provide advice to pediatricians and parents on effective disciplinary strategies. However, despite the fact that verbal explanations, reasoning, and instructions are commonly used by parents, few articles directly address the use of these strategies to affect children's behavior. In this paper, we review studies that explicitly investigate the ability of adults' verbal explanations or instructions to alter the behavior of young children. These studies suggest that under most circumstances, verbal explanations and instructions are not effective in changing young children's problem behaviors. We then discuss how theories in developmental and behavioral psychology help explain the limitations of using verbal reasoning and instructions to change young children's problem behaviors. Finally, we provide some recommendations for parents on the use of verbal explanations and instructions in disciplining young children.

Techniques for Teaching Young Children to Use Low Vision Devices

1990 ◽  
Vol 84 (8) ◽  
pp. 419-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Cowan ◽  
R. Shepler
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Practical Guide ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Print Materials

The traditional techniques for helping low vision children deal with print materials in school are time consuming and contribute to social isolation. Therefore, even preschool-age children should be trained to use low vision devices. Since low vision devices have typically been used with adults, there are few materials and techniques suitable for the young learners. This article presents a practical guide to help professionals develop techniques and materials that motivate children to learn to use low vision devices.

Exploring the Use of a Multiple-Gating Screening Process to Identify Preschool-Age Children for Multitiered Instructional Support

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-249
Author(s):  
Adrienne Stuckey ◽  
Kizzy Albritton
Keyword(s):  
Early Literacy ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Oral Language ◽  
Instructional Support ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Early Language ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Preschool Age Children

Many recent studies about preschool early language and literacy skills utilize multiple assessments to identify young children who require additional multitiered instructional support. Although the use of a single screening instrument may be efficient but overidentify children in need of intervention, the universal administration of multiple diagnostic assessments can allow for greater precision but strain available local resources. This study explored the use of a multiple-gating screening procedure to identify preschool-age children from low-income backgrounds who exhibit early literacy and language weaknesses and may be in need of additional instructional support. A brief early language and literacy screening measure was administered to all children followed by an oral language diagnostic measure administered to a subset of children based on predetermined criteria. Findings suggest that the multiple-gating procedure decreased the rate of false positives and may be an effective screening approach for early childhood settings. Implications for future research are discussed.

Sleep and social–emotional problems in preschool-age children with developmental delay

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evin Ilter Bahadur ◽  
Pinar Zengin Akkus ◽  
Ayse Nur Coskun ◽  
Erdem Karabulut ◽  
Elif Nursel Ozmert
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Delay ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Preschool Age Children

Preparing Families of Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder for Formal School Settings

2020 ◽  
pp. 105345122092896
Author(s):  
Pricella Morris ◽  
Jenna M. Weglarz-Ward ◽  
Hailey R. Love
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Idea Part C ◽  
Young Children With Autism ◽  
Education Act ◽  
Formal School

Transitioning young children with autism spectrum disorder from Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B 619 is a multifaceted process. This process may leave families stressed, worried, and frustrated due to the lack of awareness of expectations and their rights. Educators can better prepare parents and caregivers for the changes in service delivery and transitions to formal school settings using family-centered practices and in turn reduce the feelings of uncertainty associated with this transition while promoting family competence, confidence, and advocacy skills. Building better relationships with families and including the families in the planning, developing, and implementation processes can help prepare families for this significant transition.

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