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Support for parents Early childhood programs help pair parents experiencing difficulties at home with community resources.
Building social skills for life The social and emotional skills taught in early childhood education environments provide children with an infrastructure that they will carry with them through later school settings.
Preschool is not babysitting Early childhood education is not babysitting—there is an intentional involvement of adults in promoting learning and development.
Early childhood teaching requires expertise Dr. Pianta explains what it means to be a highly qualified early childhood educator and why it matters.
Robert Pianta: Homes that promote learning Dr. Pianta describes home environments that promote learning and development for young children.
Robert Pianta: The value of early screening Dr. Robert Pianta discusses the value of screening preschoolers.
Are the kids on track? A deep knowledge of child development allows teachers to informally assess children on a daily basis.
