Tag Archives: children’s social skills

Helping Young Children Develop Social Skills During the Pandemic

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Molly Breen This time of teaching and learning in the pandemic is, no doubt, historic and unprecedented in our lifetimes. We cannot possibly predict all the long-term effects—good and bad—that this experience will have on our lives. And in … Continue reading →

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Un-Cliqueing the Preschool Clique

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Molly Breen Say the word clique, and it generally conjures a not-so-favorable image of “mean girls” (or boys, or kids) in the throes of middle school identity woes. It may surprise you to know that clique power dynamics emerge … Continue reading →

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The Power of Play

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Free Spirit Author

By Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed., author of Uncover the Roots of Challenging Behavior: Create Responsive Environments Where Young Children Thrive Did you know that all mammals play? And scientists have identified play-like behaviors in other species as well, such as alligators … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Develop Social Skills Through Play

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Free Spirit Author

By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning About Me & You, Learning to Get Along®, and Being the Best Me!® series Play can take on myriad of forms depending on the developmental maturity and personality of the child, the … Continue reading →

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