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EJ646501 UD523634
Title: School Readiness: Integrating Cognition and Emotion in a Neurobiological Conceptualization of Children's Functioning at School Entry.
Author(s) Blair, Clancy
Source: American Psychologist, v57 n2 p111-27 Feb 2002
Publication Date: 2002
ISSN: 0003-066X
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Journal Announcement: CIJSEP2002

Examines the construct of emotionality, developmental relations between cognition and emotion, and neural plasticity and frontal cortical functioning. Proposes a developmental neurobiological model of self-regulation skills development, noting implications for children's school readiness. Suggests direct links among emotionality, use-dependent synaptic stabilization related to the prefrontal cortex, development of executive function abilities, and academic and social competence. (Contains references.) (SM)

Descriptors: *Child Development; *Cognitive Processes; *Developmental Stages; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; *Emotional Response; Neuropsychology; *School Readiness
Identifiers: Brain Development; Emotions; *Self Regulation

Relationships between parental report of children's peer play at home and indicators of children's school readiness were examined. Behavior ratings and observational data were collected for preschool children from an urban Head Start program. Play competencies exhibited in the home environment were significantly associated with prosocial behavior in the classroom, motivation to learn, task persistence, and autonomy. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Development; *Child Behavior; *Family Environment; *Interpersonal Competence; Learning Motivation; Low Income; Peer Relationship; *Play; Preschool Children; Prosocial Behavior; *School Readiness; Social Development; Student Characteristics
Identifiers: Project Head Start

Relationships between parenting and children's school readiness were examined within socioeconomically comparable samples of African American and Euro-American kindergarten children, mothers, and teachers. Although similarities existed across ethnic groups in the relationships between parenting and school performance, family income moderated relationship between parenting behaviors and prereading scores. (Author)

Descriptors: *Academic Achievement; Black Students; Cognitive Development; *Ethnicity; *Family Characteristics; Family Income; Kindergarten Children; *Parent Child Relationship; Primary Education; Racial Differences; *School Readiness; Social Differences; *Socioeconomic Status; White Students
Identifiers: African Americans; European Americans

Too many contemporary standards-based tests mischievously represent evidence of "preparation" for subsequent school levels and courses. School leaders must not acquiesce to facile answers, bureaucratic mandates, and slogans asserted to be both "preparatory" and essential. Living richly and learning informally are appropriate preparation practices. (MLH)

Descriptors: *College Preparation; *Curriculum Development; Elementary Secondary Education; Enrichment; High Stakes Tests; *Informal Education; *Prerequisites; *School Readiness; *Standards
Identifiers: *Mandated Tests

EJ629955 PS531597
Title: "The Transition to Kindergarten," by R.C. Pianta and M.J. Cox.
Author(s) Howe, Nina
Source: Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, v8 n4 p83-89 Jan 2001
Publication Date: 2001
ISSN: 0827-0899
Document Type: Book/product reviews (072); Journal articles (080)

Reviews Pianta and Cox's book, which covers the significance of early school transitions; the ecology of transitions into and through kindergarten; facilitating transitions for children from diverse backgrounds; and implications of the kindergarten transition. Cautions that while the book provides a strong empirical foundation, it does not provide classroom teachers with practical ideas. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design; Disabilities; Diversity (Student); Early Childhood Education; Educational Policy; Family Influence; *Kindergarten; *Learning Readiness; *School Readiness; *Student Adjustment; *Student Needs
Identifiers: University of Virginia

EJ629054 CG557174
Title: Beginning School Ready To Learn: An International Perspective.
Author(s) Grimley, Liam K.; Bennett, John
Source: School Psychology International, v21 n3 p322-35 Aug 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 0143-0343
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)

Globalization trends are creating a new world order that in term affects the lives of children. It is importance to maintain an international perspective when addressing the issues related to children's readiness to learn. Both public and private funding are increasingly becoming available to help children begin school ready to learn, even in economically disadvantaged regions of the world. (JDM)

Descriptors: *Disadvantaged Youth; *Elementary School Students; Financial Support; *Global Approach; *School Readiness; Socioeconomic Status; Young Children

EJ613530 PS530851
Title: Ready for School? Tips for Success.
Source: Texas Child Care, v24 n1 p18-21 Sum 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 1049-9466
Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Journal articles (080)

Defines skills important for kindergarten success in areas of health and physical well-being, social and emotional skills, intellectual skills and general knowledge, and language and speech development. Lists eight "red flags" to help identify children who may need specialized assistance. (DLH)

Descriptors: Child Behavior; Child Development; Individual Development; *Kindergarten; *Kindergarten Children; Primary Education; *School Readiness; *Skill Development; *Student Adjustment; Student Needs

EJ612292 TM522884
Title: The Class of 2011 Embarks: Perspectives on "America's Kindergartners." Invited Commentary.
Author(s) Love, John M.
Source: Education Statistics Quarterly, v2 n1 p16-18 Spr 2000
Publication Date: 2000
Notes: Comments on a report, "America's Kindergartners," by the National Center for Education Statistics. For the entire issue, see TM 031 655.
ISSN: 1521-3374
Document Type: Book/product reviews (072); Journal articles (080)

The profile of school readiness in this report is important both for understanding children's levels of readiness to enter school and for advancing how the concept of readiness is conceptualized. (SLD)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education; Health; *Kindergarten Children; Longitudinal Studies; National Surveys; Primary Education; *School Readiness; *Skills; *Student Characteristics
Identifiers: *Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey

EJ612291 TM522883
Title: "America's Kindergartners": An Initial Look at the Kindergarten Class of 1998-99. Invited Commentary.
Author(s) Bredekamp, Sue
Source: Education Statistics Quarterly, v2 n1 p14-15 Spr 2000
Publication Date: 2000
Notes: Comments on the "America's Kindergartners" report of the National Center for Education Statistics. For a summary of the report, see TM 522 882. For the entire issue, see TM 031 655.
ISSN: 1521-3374
Document Type: Book/product reviews (072); Journal articles (080)

The greatest benefit of this study is that it provides the first-ever look at a nationally representative sample of the kindergarten population on school entry. Data suggest that most children are better prepared to enter school than many had thought. (SLD)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education; Health; *Kindergarten Children; Longitudinal Studies; National Surveys; Primary Education; *School Readiness; *Skills; *Student Characteristics
Identifiers: *Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey

EJ609776 EC625289
Title: Pioneering Steps (and Fumbles) in Developing a Federal Preschool Intervention.
Author(s) Zigler, Edward; Styfco, Sally J.
Source: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v20 n2 p67-70,78 Sum 2000
Publication Date: 2000
Notes: Theme Issue: Early Childhood Special Education in a New Century: Voices from the Past, Visions for Our Future-Part 2.
ISSN: 0271-1214
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120); Reports--Descriptive (141)

This article recounts the experiences of a pioneer of the Head Start program, a program developed to provide disadvantaged young children with school readiness skills. Influences in the early development of the program are discussed, along with program challenges. The need for standardized performance measures and program evaluation is urged. (CR)

Descriptors: *Educational History; *Educational Philosophy; *High Risk Students; Program Design; *Program Development; *Program Evaluation; *School Readiness; Young Children
Identifiers: *Project Head Start

EJ599934 PS530118
Title: Educare: Community Collaboration for School Readiness.
Author(s) Mogharreban, Catherine; Branscum, Shelba
Source: Dimensions of Early Childhood, v28 n1 p21-28 Win 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 1068-6177
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)

Describes the goals and service components of Educare, a collaborative community project in southeast Missouri since 1995, to enhance school readiness of children from birth to 3 years from low-income families. Discusses working with families, community agencies and local services, and early childhood professionals. Also explores building/maintaining community partnerships. (KB)

Descriptors: *Community Coordination; Community Involvement; *Community Programs; Early Childhood Education; Early Intervention; Partnerships in Education; Prevention; Program Descriptions; *School Readiness; *Toddlers
Identifiers: *Educare; Missouri

EJ599013 EA536687
Title: For Your Bookshelf.
Author(s) ASBJ Editors.
Source: American School Board Journal, v187 n1 p36-40 Jan 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 0003-0953
Language: English
Document Type: Book/product reviews (072); Journal articles (080)
Journal Announcement: CIJJUL2000

Reviews notable education books: "The Rise and Fall of the American Teenager" (Thomas Hine); "The Big Test" (Nicholas Lemann); "The Educated Child" (William Bennett); "Lost Boys" (James Garbarino); "The Schools Our Children Deserve" (Alfie Kohn); "Ready or Not" (Kay Hymowitz); "High Tech Heretic" (Clifford Stoll); and two others. (MLH)

Descriptors: *Academic Standards; *Adolescents; Aptitude Tests; *Child Rearing; *Computer Uses in Education; Elementary Secondary Education; *School Readiness; Standardized Tests; *Values Education
Identifiers: *Scholastic Aptitude Test

EJ596982 EA536400
Title: Apples and Pears.
Author(s) Drake, Christine
Source: American School Board Journal, v186 n10 p53-55 Oct 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0003-0953
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Target Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

A mother of one set of boy-girl twins observes that boys and girls use different strategies for learning. Contends that educators and child development specialists need to reevaluate the criteria they use to determine readiness for school. (MLF)

Descriptors: *Child Development; *Developmental Stages; Kindergarten; Kindergarten Children; Primary Education; *School Readiness; *Sex Differences; *Teaching Methods

EJ595651 PS529641
Title: Cracking the Readiness Mystique. From Our President.
Author(s) Kagan, Sharon L.
Source: Young Children, v54 n5 p2-3 Sep 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0044-0728
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)

Addresses the origins of the American school readiness myth, arguing that Americans are far too preoccupied with readiness. Concludes that early childhood professionals need to address and demystify this myth by defining early childhood education in the content-oriented context of what young children should know and be able to do. (SD)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education; Educational Attitudes; Enrollment; *Instruction; *Learning Readiness; School Entrance Age; *School Readiness
Identifiers: *National Association Educ of Young Children

EJ589450 EA536121
Title: Thursday's Child: Creating Early Childhood Services for Children in Need.
Author(s) MacLean, John D., Jr.; French, Elaine H.
Source: ERS Spectrum, v17 n2 p12-15 Spr 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0740-7874
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)

Describes a collaborative program undertaken by a Massachusetts district to enhance preschool students' learning readiness when entering kindergarten. The program consisted of three elements: networking local and area programs and services; improving the quality of programs and services; and increasing access to family services. (11 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Agency Cooperation; Delivery Systems; *Disadvantaged Youth; Early Childhood Education; *Early Intervention; Family Programs; *Integrated Services; Networks; Program Descriptions; *School Readiness
Identifiers: Access to Services; *Massachusetts

EJ587669 EA536052
Title: Recipes for School Success: An Interview with Dorothy Rich.
Author(s) Goldberg, Mark F.
Source: Phi Delta Kappan, v80 n10 p770-72 Jun 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0031-7217
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120); Reports--Descriptive (141)

During the 1960s, Dorothy Rich used paper cartons, tables, lamps, chairs, electric bills, and other paraphernalia of home life to construct "recipes" to help parents prepare their kids for achieving academic success. Rich's contemporary MegaSkills training program, developed at the Home and School Institute, is highly regarded. (MLH)

Descriptors: *Basic Skills; Biographies; *Daily Living Skills; Elementary Secondary Education; *Family School Relationship; Program Descriptions; *School Readiness; *Success; *Workshops
Identifiers: Home and School Institute DC; *MegaSkills Programs

EJ576864 CG553004
Title: First Step to Success: Intervening at the Point of School Entry to Prevent Antisocial Behavior Patterns.
Author(s) Walker, Hill M.; Stiller, Bruce; Severson, Herbert H.; Feil, Edward G.; Golly, Annemieke
Source: Psychology in the Schools, v35 n3 p259-69 Jul 1998
Publication Date: 1998
Notes: Special issue: "Addressing Youth Anger and Aggression in School Settings."
ISSN: 0033-3085
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)

Describes the First Step to Success early prevention program for preventing development of antisocial behavior patterns among young, at-risk children. The program's three modular components are coordinated and delivered by a school psychologist who serves as a consultant to teachers and parents. Reviews the risk factors and family conditions associated with antisocial behavior patterns. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: *Antisocial Behavior; Elementary Education; *Elementary School Students; Family History; High Risk Students; Intervention; Parents; Prevention; Risk; School Counselors; *School Psychologists; *School Readiness; Training
Identifiers: Adaptation Concept

EJ568093 SP526828
Title: Chalkboard. Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Author(s) Anarino, Susan
Source: Our Children, v23 n8 p38 May 1998
Publication Date: 1998
ISSN: 1083-3080
Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Journal articles (080)
Target Audience: Parents

Many parents question whether their children are ready for kindergarten and whether they can succeed. Teachers must determine where students stand as they guide them through their kindergarten skills. Parents can hone their children's kindergarten-readiness skills at home by providing creative, challenging activities that prepare them for the kindergarten classroom. (SM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development; Emotional Development; *Kindergarten Children; *Learning Readiness; Parent Responsibility; *Parents as Teachers; Preschool Children; Primary Education; *School Readiness

EJ561685 PS527687
Title: What's Wrong with "Edward the Unready"? Our Responsibility for Readiness.
Author(s) Graue, M. Elizabeth
Source: Young Children, v53 n2 p12-16 Mar 1998
Publication Date: 1998
ISSN: 0044-0728
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)

Describes how Rosemary Wells's new books about "Edward Unready" explain children and readiness; explores the problems with her message, and suggests new endings that are more supportive of all children. Asserts that variability in development should not be mistaken for deficit, and recommends changing the focus from judging children to judging early childhood education practices. (EV)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature; Early Childhood Education; *Individual Development; Parent Role; Parent Teacher Cooperation; *School Readiness; Student Adjustment; *Teacher Role

EJ561643 PS527645
Title: The Transition to Elementary School: A Framework for Creating Early Childhood Continuity through Home, School, and Community Partnerships.
Author(s) Mangione, Peter L.; Speth, Timothy
Source: Elementary School Journal, v98 n4 p381-97 Mar 1998
Publication Date: 1998
Notes: Theme issue: "Transitions."
ISSN: 0013-5984
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)

Describes a framework supporting continuity in early childhood and in turn smoothing young children's transitions, including transition to elementary school. Model's elements are families as partners, shared leadership, comprehensive and responsive services, culture and home language, communication, knowledge and skill development, appropriate care and education, and evaluation of partnership success. A field study confirmed appropriateness of these elements. (EV)

Descriptors: *Developmental Continuity; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Family School Relationship; *Partnerships in Education; Program Development; *School Readiness; *Transitional Programs

EJ561641 PS527643
Title: Facilitating the Transition to First Grade: The Nature of Transition and Research on Factors Affecting It.
Author(s) Entwisle, Doris R.; Alexander, Karl L.
Source: Elementary School Journal, v98 n4 p351-64 Mar 1998
Publication Date: 1998
Notes: Theme issue: "Transitions."
ISSN: 0013-5984
Document Type: Information Analysis (070); Journal articles (080)

Describes nature of first-grade transition and studies investigating how children's schooling proceeds over this period. Highlights study using Beginning School Study data to examine effects of full-day rather than half-day kindergarten, living in different family arrangements, and other circumstances such as Head Start participation. Found that more kindergarten, coresident grandmothers, and not changing schools before first grade were beneficial. (EV)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement; Family Environment; Full Day Half Day Schedules; *Grade 1; Kindergarten; Predictor Variables; Primary Education; *School Readiness; *Student Adjustment; Success
Identifiers: Project Head Start

EJ561636 PS527638
Title: The Transition to School: Opportunities and Challenges for Children, Families, Educators, and Communities. Commentary.
Author(s) Ramey, Sharon Landesman; Ramey, Craig T.
Source: Elementary School Journal, v98 n4 p293-95 Mar 1998
Publication Date: 1998
Notes: Theme issue: "Transitions."
ISSN: 0013-5984
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)

Discusses why transition to school has recently been singled out as a significant and "hot" topic: (1) dramatic demographic changes within society and local communities; (2) provision of education to all children, regardless of presence of major disabilities or serious health concerns; (3) the crisis and uncertainty of funding for many public schools; and (4) availability of new models. (EV)

Descriptors: Demography; Educational Finance; Educational Research; Mainstreaming; *Primary Education; *School Readiness

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