"Welcome to the official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics—an organization of 64,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults."
"The early years of a child's life are very important for his or her health and development. Parents, health professionals, educators, and others can work together as partners to help children grow up to reach their full potential."
"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research"
"The purpose of these Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten is to support the growth and development of all children throughout the state, birth to kindergarten; to support early childhood professionals in recognizing individual developmental trajectories and expressions of learning; and to guide programs toward the highest quality in their operations."
"The mission of the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is to promote high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research."
"Child Care Network’s mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support."
"Free quality preschool programs are available in every community for Washtenaw County residents, with teachers who are highly qualified and skilled in working with young learners. "
"Mission: To ensure that every Washtenaw County family has access to a comprehensive and collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services and supports."
This program offers an overview of the characteristics of effective learning, looking at playing and exploring, active learning, and thinking creatively and critically. Creation date: 2021
This program consists of five short videos that look at creative and critical thinking in childhood. It considers how children use their imaginations and how that can often help them solve a problem, even before they can verbalize their ideas. Creation date: 2020
