At Brookes, we collaborate with the experts on literacy resources that support evidence-based reading instruction. To aid in your fall curriculum planning, we’ve compiled brief snapshots of five of our most essential titles on science-based reading instruction. Read More
We don’t know yet what school will look like after summer break, but Brookes authors Paula Kluth, Jen Alexander, Loui Lord Nelson, Nicole Eredics, Elizabeth Potts, and Jennifer Mahdavi have shared some great parent engagement tips you can use no matter what learning plan is adopted in your district this fall. Read More
Did you know there’s a reliable assessment tool for determining whether a young bilingual child’s language difficulties are due to a delay or limited exposure to English? We’ll introduce you to BESA™ (Bilingual English-Spanish Assessment™) and four other essential screening and assessment tools in this month’s feature article. Read More
This article, adapted from The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, Second Edition, will take you through the five important features of coaching and give you examples that illustrate each trait in action. Read More
Challenging behaviors that begin in preschool classrooms often continue through adulthood. To combat this, more early childhood programs are adopting preventative strategies for coping with challenging behavior. This article examines 5 principles—adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development—to keep in mind when developing a proactive approach to promoting social-emotional growth for all children. Read More
It is common knowledge that young children should be screened early and often to monitor development, celebrate milestones, and identify possible delays. But you can get an even fuller picture—one that also focuses on both development and social-emotional well-being—by adding Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ®: SE-2) to your screening program. Learn more about integrating social-emotional screening into your program in this newsletter! Read More
As we move into the hazy days of summer, guide children's play in ways that will help them develop skills that will serve as launching pads for learning. Read More
Positive parent–child interaction is a key driver of age-appropriate development. Read More
Why do students drop out of school, and what can educators do to keep them engaged? Read More
One of the strongest indicators for school readiness and future success is how well a child manages emotions and social interactions. Read More
