• Reading Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Cues

    Reading Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Cues

    Reading Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Cues Written by Natascha Crandall, PhD. - Educational Curriculum Consultant Receptive language - the ability to understand language and words in nonverbal, verbal, and written format – is a fundamental part of child development. It is the foundation for social and academic success. When a...

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  • From Cooperative to Collaborative Play and Learning

    From Cooperative to Collaborative Play and Learning

    From Cooperative to Collaborative Play and Learning Written by Natascha Crandall, PhD. - Educational Curriculum Consultant A core social emotional developmental building block for preschoolers revolves around goingfrom cooperative to collaborative play and learning. Even though both involve working in groups, they are distinctly different. Cooperating is step one, like...

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  • Positive Parenting

    Positive Parenting

    Positive Parenting Written by Natascha Crandall, PhD. - Educational Curriculum Consultant So much of how parents communicate to their children – both verbally and through gesture – is in the negative. Listen for it in your day and clock how many times you say a no or a don’t to...

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