We’ll hear from Dr. Herman Knopf, senior research scientist at the Anita Zucker Center at FLORIDA. He's assisting with this work, collaborating closely with the field. 🌐: bit.ly/thefuturecall #TheChildrensMovement #TheFutureCall

We spent a beautiful spring morning at the recent Celebrate the Child event. There, we provided caretakers with resources about the Science of Child Development and Learning and did enriching crafts with children. Thank you to all the community partners who made this possible!

Reading books and singing songs teach children about the rhythm and sounds of language. Reading and singing also help children to learn how to sequence words and increases their vocabulary. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/l-languag…

Center members presented at the recent NTI conference in Tampa. Rooted in the evidence-based Pyramid Model for social-emotional growth, this meeting offers our experts a unique platform to showcase innovative approaches and discuss effective early childhood education strategies.

Congratulations to our undergraduate preservice teaching students who graduated this weekend. It was a pleasure to support your growth throughout your journey. We're excited to see your positive impact — keep inspiring and shaping the future!

Did you know there are strategies that are easy to use and effective for helping young children learn positive behaviors and that prevent or address challenging behaviors? ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/b-behavio…

“Hold my hand in the parking lot.” When children understand what to do they are more likely to follow a direction the first time they hear it. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/b-behavio…

Show children what you want them to do by modeling an action or using visual support. This helps them to see the behavior so that they can do it more successfully. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/b-behavio…

Did you know that simple acts like picking up an infant nearing naptime and talking to them in a soft, positive tone help build early social and emotional skills? ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/s-social-…

Everyday routines offer repeated opportunities for young children to engage in positive social interactions. These moments are key to developing the skills needed for future healthy relationships. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/3rs/

Fostering social and emotional skills in young children is essential for their future success and overall well-being. From learning to communicate to regulating emotions, these skills are built through positive exchanges with their caregivers and peers. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/s-social-…

Playtime is more than just fun—it’s a chance for children to practice social and emotional skills. Engage with your child during play to build your relationship and support their development. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/s-social-…

Did you know that monitoring a child’s growth and development leads to more quality early learning experiences? Learn more: ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/g-growth-…

Keep a log of your child's growth milestones & any concerns. Discuss them with teachers & caregivers, & attend well-child visits to stay on top of their development. "G is for Growth & Development" has resources to learn about developmental milestones. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/g-growth-…

The 3R’s of Early Learning—Relationships, Repetition, Routines—shape young children’s development. Focus on how they learn to enhance their growth and early learning experiences. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/3rs/

Meet Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap Advisory Board member Dr. Herman Knopf, a Senior Research Scientist at Anita Zucker Center! Check out his thoughts on the exciting impact of the Roadmap! 🌐: bit.ly/floridas-early… #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

With FLORIDA's fall semester upon us, Center members and affiliates recently had the opportunity to welcome incoming students during orientation sessions for the UF College of Education's Early Childhood MAE program. Go EduGators! 🔶🔷🐊

We spoke with UF Alumni Brian Boyd (Ph.D., ’05), the new director of UNC’s FPG Institute. Boyd credits his EduGator mentor, Maureen Conroy, Ph.D., for helping him develop the interests and skills that drive his career. education.ufl.edu/alumni/2024/08…

Among this year’s speakers is our own Herman Knopf, Ph.D., who has worked to strengthen systems and coordinate efforts that leverage existing administrative data to support data-informed policy decision making. Join us on September 10 to learn more.

Did you know there are practices for supporting young children while learning new skills? Visit Letter Z is for Zone of Proximal Development to learn more. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/letter-z-…