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guidelines and reports for early childhood educators regarding health
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Pacific Union Early Childhood Education and Care Resources Preschool-Grade 2The Pacific Union Conference Office of Education has developed an Early Childhood Education and Care Division. Website information is specifically targeted for Seventh-day Adventist early childhood programs and professionals. Resources include: Enrichment... -
Allergies in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12"This article briefly discusses five types of allergic reactions, their effect on school performance and behavior, and how the school staff and administration can help the students affected by these problems." -
Center for Disease Control & Prevention Preschool-LifelongThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead US federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong... -
Child Welfare Preschool-Grade 8Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. -
Children and Grief Preschool-Grade 12This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention break-out session presented the stages of grief and how children in their various developmental stages relate to it. It educates teachers and parents about the realities and emotions that children are experiencing when there... -
Eat To Win Games Grade 1-LifelongGames for the whole family or class that promote healthy eating and exercise. These games are aligned with MY PLATE. -
Important Facts Regarding Immunizations Kindergarten-Grade 8Patti Herring and Elizabeth Holzhauser report that a dramatic drop in immunization and vaccination rates have experts concerned. Many experts believe that preventable illnesses such as whooping cough (pertussis), measles, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, chicken... -
Influenza Information - Center for Disease Control and Prevention Preschool-LifelongBe prepared by being informed. Learn about the H1N1 and other flu viruses, how to prevent the flu, and what to do if you get sick. Link to specific information for parents, schools, workplace, and adults with specific conditions. -
Keeping Everyone Healthy at School - Prevention, the Best Treatment Part II Kindergarten-Grade 12Since teachers spend many hours each day with students, they are in an excellent position to detect early physical and/or behavioral changes that may indicate an illness or infection, and thus prevent its spread. This article explains infectious disease indicators... -
KidsHealth 0-2 years-LifelongShort articles, questions and answers on parenting, including topics: general health, infections, emotions and behavior, growth and development, nutrition and fitness, pregnancy and newborns, medical problems, positive parenting, first aid and safety, doctors... -
National Network for Immunization Preschool-Lifelong"Formally the home of The National Network for Immunization, we are now a National Vaccine Support Group dedicated to educating individuals and families about vaccines. While raising awareness about vaccinations, our team is also committed to providing... -
Preventing, Recognizing, and Treating Illness at School - Part I Kindergarten-Grade 12This two-part article provides information to help educators maintain a healthier school environment. In this first part, Herring and Jones outline ways to minimize contamination and spread of disease at school. The symptoms of the common cold, influenza A,... -
Promoting Healthful Habits and Food Preferences in Young Children 0-2 years-KindergartenMy Little Friends Director Rocio Velzaquez explains techniques that have been successful in helping children and their families develop a taste for vegetarian food and healthful eating in their childcare center at Montemorelos University in Mexico. -
Southern Union Early Childhood Education Preschool-KindergartenVisit the NAD Southern Union Conference's Early Childhood Education and Care webpages for guidelines, policies and procedures regarding health, safety and risk management, administrative operations, home and center associations, teacher certification, program... -
The Eyes Have It - A Quick Look at Children's Vision Problems Kindergarten-Grade 8Elizabeth Holzhauser and Patti Herring share how teachers can become advocates for healthy vision by being alert to signs of vision problems in students. The authors note that early detection is crucial to a child's healthy development. Presented is a brief... -
The Human Side of Child Care Administration Kindergarten-Grade 1A how-to manual appropriate for early childhood development centers. -
Young Child Ministries Preschool-Kindergarten"The mission of Young Child Ministries is to assist families with young children in understanding the Biblical principles of child rearing and child guidance." This site provides resources for developing the whole child with guidance from the Bible,...