Zero to Three
National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families-www.zerotothree.org
“The
first three years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a
baby’s development” (Zero to three), (2010). I chose this website because I
feel Early Childhood Education is the foundation in a child’s life and on this
website there are many topics and resources in all areas of Early Childhood
Education.
The Purpose of Zero to Three Website:
Zero to three
informs, trains, and supports professionals, families, and policy makers with
children ages 0-3. Parents need to be informed and educated on the latest
trends, laws, and the development of early childhood education. Professionals
need to be able to find the latest information, policies, and laws pertaining
to Early Childhood Education. Finally it is important that policy makers know
of resources before making a decision. Because all of this is so important, the
website Zero to Three is very informative and useful.
Structure of Zero to Three Website:
This
website is structured in a very accessible way for everyone who is interested
in Early Childhood Education. There are six tabs on the top of the page; home,
behavior and development, maltreatment, care and education, public policy,
about us, and a search tab. Underneath the search button, is a find it
fast tab, divided into key topics. Below the search button is a baby
brain and download of the week section. Underneath the Home tab is the mission
statement, a donation tab, and a take action tab. Because of all the tabs
that are listed there are many topics within each of these. Personally
navigating on websites is a challenge for me, but this was easy to use and
easily accessible. Another thing that impressed me about this website is
becoming part of the email list. When getting on the list the following
benefits: access to premium content, learn about early care and child
development from leading experts, but only receive information on topics of
interest.
Content of Zero to Three Website:
Although there is
a wide range of information that is provided to readers, it is very specific
pertaining to Early Childhood Education. This is not a flashy or fancy website,
however the content of the information that is provided is informative and
current. I’m going to provide you with the subjects that will be available
under each tab.
·
Behavior
and Development: Brain Development,
Challenging Behavior, Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Development, From
Baby to Big Kid, Health and Nutrition, Mental Health Screening and Development,
Promoting Social Emotional Development, Play, Sleep, and Temperament Behavior
·
Maltreatment:
Child Abuse and Neglect, Safe Baby Court Terms, and Impact of Trauma
·
Care and
Education: Childcare, Family Friend and Neighbor Care, School Readiness
Interactive
·
Public
Policy: Infant Toddler Policies, Building Early Childhood Systems, Federal
Policy, State and Community Policy, Action Center, Policy Toolkit, and Webinars
and Conference Calls
·
About us:
Zero to Three’s Fact Sheet, Areas of Expertise, Funded Projects, Board and
Management Team, Western Office, and Careers
Suggestions for
Navigating on the Website: As I said before I’m challenged in the area of
computers, so my recommendation would be to just click on each of the tabs and
if something is interesting read it. Go through each tab so you will have an
idea of all the subjects within Early Childhood Education that it is pertaining
to. The two places I would go to first would be the home page and about us tab.
I say this so you will know who is providing the information and what exactly
the website is about. My final highlight or recommendation would be to enroll
on the website so you can be informed of upcoming articles, webinars, conference
calls etc.
I agree Early Childhood is the base to a child's life. They learn so much in those four years, which can allow them to explore not only who they are, but others also. As educators we can never learn too much about early childhood and their education or behavior. In the younger years is when they are developed the most. Thank your for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTinka- I agree with you about the first years of a child's life, they are so umportant and I love this web site too!! I used this site for one of my classes and it was a huge help. I am glad you shared it with us because honestly I forgot about it and I am glad to have it in my favorites again. Great Post!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of 'ZERO TO THREE' before, but thanks for going more in-depth. I couldn't agree with you more that children learn so much during the first 3 years. Having a 2 yr old son, I will definitely start checking this website out. It seems to have a wealth of information that I'm sure I can benefit from as a parent, as well as a professional. :)
ReplyDeleteTinka, Thanks for sharing this website. I'm going to have to check it out. The idea that it has information for parents and educators.
ReplyDeletethank you for your insight on this. I know I want to look into that site but I am still trying to understand NAEYC and how to access the information that they have there LOL. But this is something to truly look into.
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