UNI CDC

University of Northern Iowa Child Development Center

[UNI CDC @UNICDCenter]

It's the last week of the semester! How is that possible? We hope finals week has been amazing for you! 💜💛

[UNI CDC @UNICDCenter]

If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.
– Alfie Kohn, Author and Lecturer

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Love is at the root of everything. All learning. All parenting. All relationships. Love, or the lack of it.
- Fred Rogers, 1928-2003

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Children everywhere… play to have fun, not deliberately to educate themselves, but education is the side effect for which the strong drive to play evolved.
– Peter Gray, Pscyhologist

[National Head Start Association @NatlHeadStart]

#HeadStart encourages sensory play! Check out this fun article with @BradfordTiogaHS. How can you include sensory play with children or students?https://t.co/HGJ9zyvg8i

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A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.
– Winnie The Pooh

[Vroom @joinvroom]

DYK that when you sing to your baby, their brain is working overtime to learn new words, communication & listening skills (& so much more!)? Check out this list by our partner @NAEYC of the 10 ways babies learn when we sing to them: https://t.co/fb9yQaHo8d

[Vroom @joinvroom]

One way to build a trusting & caring relationship with your LO is by sharing family memories with them. Give this #VroomTip a try & check out the #BrainyBackground below. ⬇️

[UNI CDC @UNICDCenter]

Without Valentine’s Day, February would be…well, January.
– Comedian Jim Gaffigan

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Drinking water is one of the best ways for young children to keep their teeth healthy! Learn the benefits of fluoride and tips on keeping your child hydrated this National Children’s Dental Health Month: https://t.co/u0w8hFa6iy #NCDHM

[UNI CDC @UNICDCenter]

Welcome back! We have almost made it through this cold first week back to school. We plan on having an amazing Spring 2022!

[Omaha Urban Thinkscapes @OmaThinkscapes]

"Winter also offers unique sensory experiences that, when you slow down to take them in, are inspiring and enriching for all ages." Experiencing new things also builds brain architecture! #LearningHappensEverywhere
https://t.co/GPDvPGLgo9

[Teaching Strategies @TeachStrategies]

"Children showed significantly greater learning gains in literacy, motor and SEL development when attending child care centers that use a mix of instruction and free and guided play as opposed to those that focus solely on academics." (via @EdSource) https://t.co/8VHQYjgjpM

[ZERO TO THREE @ZEROTOTHREE]

👫 Making friends.
🤒 Showing anger in a healthy way.
☮ Figuring out conflicts peacefully.
🩹 Taking care of someone who has been hurt.
⌛ Waiting patiently.
📜 Following rules.

Learn how to support social-emotional development from birth to 3. https://t.co/Bq52FCQGgL

[UNI CDC @UNICDCenter]

Thankful for the University of Northern Iowa Construction Management Club! They are helping us reimagine our ramp play area. https://t.co/oCKohl8c4O

[Teaching Strategies @TeachStrategies]

"Though humans are pre-wired to move and explore, it’s important to note that motor development is not automatic...If children are to develop physical competence, they need to be able to practice and apply their movement skills." https://t.co/miAz6MbwVQ

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Resiliency: More than Bouncing Back https://t.co/BHgUs1tK04

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Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.
– Gretel Ehrlich, poet

[The Toy Association @TheToyAssoc]

"Why unstructured play is critical for brain development" @MotherlyMedia https://t.co/QWgUBax6Vf #GeniusOfPlay #UnstructuredPlay