Check Out the CT Office of Early Childhood’s September Pyramid Page!
Young children deal with many of the same emotions adults do. Children get angry, sad, frustrated, nervous, happy, or embarrassed, but they often do not have the words to talk about how they are feeling. Instead, they sometimes act out
A Collective Spotlight on the Northeast Regional Early Childhood Council
The Connecticut Children's Collective partners with local early childhood collaboratives from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series: the Collective Spotlight. We will talk with directors, staff, parents, and community
The Office of Early Childhood’s August Pyramid Page!
Social skills are behaviors that promote positive interactions among people. Some examples of important social skills for young children are sharing, taking turns, and cooperating with others. After age one, children increase their peer interactions. Toddlers begin to make attempts
Check Out the Office of Early Childhood’s July Pyramid Page!
"We all experience fear from time to time. However, children and adults experience the world differently, so it is not uncommon for children to be afraid of things that don’t make sense to the adults in their lives. You can
The Office of Early Childhood’s June Pyramid Page
An important skill for successful social interaction is being able to resolve conflicts. When teachers and parents nurture the development of conflict resolution skills, they are providing young children with the ability to resolve situations before they spin out of
The Office of Early Childhood’s May Pyramid Newsletter!
Frustration is a common emotion in young children and typically occurs as children begin to discover the many things they would like to do, but simply cannot do yet. This month's Pyramid Pages newsletter gives ideas for helping children learn skills in
Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care
What is the Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care and why was it formed? The Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care was initiated by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order. The Panel is charged with developing a strategic plan for a child care system that
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood’s April Pyramid Page!
Thanks you to OEC's Education Consultant, Michelle Levy, Ph.D, for providing these valuable tools that can be used to help children-- and adults-- better manage their emotions and feelings. Check out April's Pyramid Page! Whether one is young, or young at
A Collective Spotlight on Manchester
The Connecticut Children’s Collective, partners with local early childhood collaboratives from across the state that are doing amazing, innovative, system-changing work. In 2023 we started a new series, the Collective Spotlight. We will talk with directors, staff, parents, and community
The Office of Early Childhood’s March Pyramid Pages!
Raising children can be a scenic journey through peaks and valleys… the peaks may be joyful, but those valleys can be challenging… especially when children do not follow directions given to them. In the March Pyramid Pages, learn how to