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Pam Koons

U.S.
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Early Childhood Education For Prospective, New and Existing Teachers, and also Pre-School Owners/Directors. I can offer Teaching advice and also School Business advice. I owned a private Pre-school that I started over 22 years ago. I have degrees in Early Childhood Education, Business Management and Children's Theater. Can answer a variety of questions on anything having to do with Early Childhood Education, both teaching and business aspects. Currently, I mentor folks wanting to start up their own preschools and daycares: www.PreschoolMentor.com. Please visit me there!

Nora

Canada
Available
Questions on Child Development, Behaviour, Behaviour Guidance Techniques. Preschool Programs Learning Activities

MaryAnn F. Kohl

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I am an expert on art for children. I believe in the process of art more than the finished product. I have written ten+ books on art for children, and have tons of ideas to share!

Sue

U.S.
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I will answer questions in the area of Child Development for children ages two to five. This includes social, emotional, cognitive & language development, large motor & fine motor skills, behavioral issues, potty training and parental concerns. I can give ideas for lesson plans and classroom activities. I will also help with daycare/preschool policies. I can also help with licensing requirements for preschools/daycare, however, I am only familiar with the licensing requirements for the state of Michigan.

Jackie Silberg...aka...Miss Jackie

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I can recommend developmental games for children from birth to 8 years, talk about the new brain research,and discuss philosophies of early childhood education.

Tonya

U.S.
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I can help with the following categories: infant-toddler care,curriculum for two through four year olds, child development associate (CDA), teacher-parent concerns, classroom projects and ideas, developmental questions, lesson planning, developmentally appropriate practice, child care director questions. I can give information based on my experiences, opinions, and education although I cannot answer questions that require psycholgical or developmental diagnosis.

Cindy Caporaso

Available
I can answer questions in various areas of child development including ages and stages, how to foster growth in the development of young children, what to look for in early childhood centers and in early childhood providers. and ways to stimulate a child`s natural curiosity.

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2009-10-31 lesson plan with puppet:

Hi Beverly, I found a couple of site that might help you. http://www.kinderplans.com/content.cfm?pageid=144 http://www.funlessonplans.com/preschool_lesson_plans/lessons_themes.htm Keep searching

2009-10-30 childhood Educational activities:

1. Use a form that is approved by your school/center for sharing information - most places have an observation form, checklist, or something similar to share written information with parents. 2. Start

2009-10-27 children in progression of exploration and discovery through play:

Emma, Another school question!! But really, invest in the Creative Curriculum book...it has each area, clear explanations and so forth! TeachingStrategies.com Try here: http://www.topmarks.co

2009-10-26 help children share ideas:

I do this in my program daily! It comes with experience and trust. Trust her as I trust Peter in this role. He will make mistakes...i.e. have moments where he is too bossy...but the kids will let him

2009-10-20 interview sample sheet child’s parents:

Emma, I do not approach kids by my own subjective views....my first piece of advice to you is that whatever you record regarding a child's development, let it be something that you personally observe

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