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Characteristics of pretend play and their contributions to preschool children's emotion regulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Research on the benefits of pretend play for children demonstrates that engaging in this non-literal style of play is linked with better emotional skills (Lindsey and Colwell, 2013). While this relation between pretend play and emotional development...
Examining the provision of child care subsidies across Missouri counties : the relationship between local dynamics and CCDF subsidy supply
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Previous research on child care subsidies and welfare programs has largely focused on examining individual characteristics associated with program participation, the role...
Understanding and encouraging your young child's large motor development (2009)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2009)
The role of relationship quality in vocabulary acquisition : evidence from Spanish-speaking preschoolers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
learners, skills in both languages are a reflection of the quantity and quality of linguistic input received in each language as well as the opportunities for practice and feedback during social interactions (Palermo et al., 2014). The qualities of adult-child...
Dyadic reciprocity in the emerging relationship between low-income African American mothers and their toddlers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The present study will adopt a dual focus: on the description of dyadic reciprocity among mother-child dyads and on the antecedents proposed to influence its development. As research on the nature of dyadic reciprocity as the means of parent-child...
Remembering Recess: Recess at the Turn of Century and Its Implications for Today
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 5/5/2006)
As of 2001, 40% of the nation's school officials in charge of elementary schools
have decided to eliminate recess from the schools curriculum. Despite protests from
parents, children, and growing concern from researchers, ...
A study of child development alumni perceptions of the quality of professional preparation for employment in low socio-economic child care settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The first purpose of this mixed method study was to contribute to the information base for future curriculum development regarding a low income practicum study for two-year and four-year child development majors in a Midwest University. This study...
Magazines and moppets
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
Promotes the use of magazines in educational activities with children such as cutting and pasting images to make a collage, and using magazine pages to make puzzles.
Social and psychobiological regulation of the human child's hypothalamus-pituitary-axis : an ontogenetic perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
the child for the adult socio-competitive environment. During this developmental period, boys and girls show behavioral sex differences in play and social interactions. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis, with its products cortisol...
Part-time schedules for children in campus child care centers : a MAUT analysis of challenges faced by administrators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This dissertation explored the concept of part-time schedules for children in campus child care centers as a challenge faced by administrators. A baseline of data...
Helping infants and toddlers adjust to divorce (2016)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2016)
"This guide is part of a series aimed at helping families in which parents are separated or divorcing and who share parenting responsibilities for children. We will use the terms divorce and separation interchangeably to ...
Toys from trash
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division., [1973])
Nature, nurture and early brain development (2000)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2000)
Comprehensive Child Welfare Conference An Evaluation of Interagency Learning
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2009)
In Missouri, 9,833 reports of child abuse and neglect were substantiated in fiscal year 2004 and 8,725 children were under the care of the Department of Social Services, Children's Services Division. Each time a child enters the social service...
South Korean parents' goals, knowledge, practices, and needs regarding music education for young children
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
learning, and providing the opportunity to play through music. With respect to their knowledge about music education, parents described the music programs according to the activities they observed or experienced, but they did not show deeper understanding...
Why and How to Approach the Teaching of Rhythms in the Elementary Grades
(1969-08)
The foundation of music is rhythm, and the feeling
for rhythm must first find expression through the body.
Because rhythms fix certain relationships and objectify
understanding, they have an important place in a ...
Toilet training (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
A functional learning resource center for an elementary school
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division., 1971)
with educators in Missouri and other states, I find there is a sincere desire to implement a program of individualization. Two factors which I feel are essential in the initiation of a program on individualized learning are: (1) a set of guidelines stated so...
Sleep soundly : how to establish good sleep habits for your children (2009)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2009)
Infant and Toddler Programs: Recommendations for a Stimulating Learning Environment
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2007)
program components: room/furniture design, displayed materials, and play materials. Specific recommendations for improving programs are outlined....