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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.

Experience in the area

I have been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. I hold a B.A. degree in Education and a Master of Education in Human Development. I alsop provide training to early childhood educators rlating to their work. Currently, I am teaching a Child Development Associate course at my school. I am also the kindergarten teacher. In the past, I have been the lead teacher for children from infancy through school-age.

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NAEYC

Education/Credentials

B.A. degree in Education 1980
M.Ed degree in Human Development/Counseling 1986

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emma10/27/0910101010Thank you for your help Cindy
emma10/21/0910101010Thank you for your help Cindy

Recent Answers from Cindy Caporaso

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

2009-09-15 stage of writing:

Hi Beverly, Here are some sites that will help...they all have useful information..Good luck Cindy http://www.learningtowrite.ecsd.net/stages%20of%20writing.htm http://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/~jblackgrove/stages_of_writing

2009-09-13 Early Childhood education:

Hi, here are some sites that may help.... For Training in Florida: http://ecaoffl.org/Viewer.aspx https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/dcf/cct/b5_fccpc_program.html For general info:

 

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