Child Development

Monthly Backpack of Knowledge for Parents & Providers

June 26, 2024June 24, 2024 by ELCFV

The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI (Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children) to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home. This series was developed … Read more

Inclusion Support Request

April 19, 2023April 15, 2023 by Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia

Need assistance with developmental concerns, special health issues, challenging behavioral issues, etc.? Fill out an inclusion support request and a member of our Inclusion team will get back to you.

Early Detection is Key – Support for Children with Autism

April 11, 2023April 4, 2023 by ELCFV

During the first years of your child’s life, it is important to watch and listen closely as your child interacts with you and others. You can pick up clues to potential developmental disabilities and seek assistance early. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability often linked to challenges with communication skills. ASD affects the way your child’s brain processes information and how the brain’s nerve cells connect and organize. ASD affects … Read more

Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Social-Emotional Skills

August 23, 2022 by ELCFV

The development of social-emotional skills in the early years begins a foundation for many other developmental and educational skills such as literacy, and other cognitive abilities. Social-emotional skills are important for: Regulating emotions The ability to share with others Follow instructions Understand the emotions of others Show empathy For any age, children need a role model to show them what these social emotional skills should look like. There are several ways you can help the … Read more

Teaching Children about Emotions: Resources & Tips

November 24, 2021 by ELCFV

Teaching Your Child to: Identify and Express Emotions Teaching Emotions: Activity Ideas for Families Cómo enseñar a su hijo a: identificary expresar los Enseñando emociones: ideas de actividades para compartir con las familias Teaching Your Child About Feelings (from birth – age 2) Cómo enseñar a su hijo acerca de los sentimientos entre el nacimiento y los 2 años de edad How to Help Your Child Understand and Label Emotions Cómo ayudar a su niño … Read more

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