Elementary Kids Ages 4 through 8

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Technology and Young Children Technology plays a significant role in all aspects of American life today, and this role will only increase in the future. The potential benefits of technology for young children's learning and development are well documented (Wright & Shade 1994). As technology becomes easier to use and early childhood software proliferates, young children's use of technology becomes more widespread. Therefore, early childhood educators have a responsibility to critically examine the impact of technology on children and be prepared to use technology to benefit children. [Link recovered 7/11/11]

Building a Home Library for Ages 4 - 7 [PDF] Here are suggested contemporary book titles either for a great start to or enhancement of your home library. A home library collection is an ever-present resource for children and adults. The American Library Association/Children’s Book Council Joint Committee and the ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee recommend these titles for children ages 4-7. [Link recovered 7/11/11]

Caring for Our Children: MEAL PATTERN REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 THROUGH 12 YEARS - a chart. Follow the next/previous chapter links for more interesting info, though not necessarily for/about raising children, it is family oriented. [Link recovered 7/11/11]

Recommended Immunization Schedule [PDF] The tables give catch-up schedules and minimum intervals between doses for children who have delayed immunizations. There is no need to restart a vaccine series regardless of the time that has elapsed between doses. Use the chart appropriate for the child’s age. (Many schools will not allow your child to attend unless/until they have received these vaccinations. SSRsi does not necessarily believe that all children should receive all vaccinations - it is a difficult choice between having to trust the pharmaceutical companies and the welfare of your child.)

Child and Teen Checkups Vision Screening Tips For Children Detection of eye abnormalities is extremely important in infants and children (under age 6) as irreversible vision loss (amblyopia) can be prevented before the visual pathways are fully developed. Myopia (nearsightedness) may not be identified until age 11 and is important to screen for in older children.

Age is not a perfect predictor of maturity. [PDF] From kindergarten through high school, youth pass through four developmental stages. Generally, child development specialists have divided up the ages and stages of development into these categories: 5-8 year olds--Early Childhood 9-12 year olds--Middle Childhood 13-15 year olds--Early Adolescence 16-18 year olds--Middle Adolescence This publication will focus on Early Childhood Programming for 4-H Youth.

Age Guidelines for Toys and Bikes These guidelines for ages when children are ready to use wheeled toys and vehicles come from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's Age Determination Guidelines: Relating Children’s Ages To Toy Characteristics and Play Behavior

Teaching Science through Reading:

Children's Literature with Science & Nature Themes
In this section you will find a vast array of award-winning books that will garner the interest of children and adults alike. Included are the classics such as The Lorax, along with a wide selection of new titles.
Alphabet and Counting Books (Ages 3-8)
Intriguing, beautifully illustrated series for children ages 3-8. Filled with fascinating stories and tales about a vast array of creatures and their habitats. Children as well as adults will find these colorful books informative and fun to read.
Animal Sounds Series (Ages 4-9)
These interactive books for children ages 4-9 feature color-matched buttons that produce various animal sounds. Beautiful drawings complement informative and fun (quiz-style) text.
Insects and Other Arthropods Series for Ages 5-7
Young children are universally fascinated by the creatures, mostly insects, that they find in yards, parks and playgrounds. This series introduces children ages 5-7 to the diversity found in insects and other arthropods. Large color photographs and simple text explore appearance, behavior and ecology of each group. Includes diagrams, word lists and notes to parents and teachers.
Starting Life Series (Ages 5-8)
Beautiful photographs complement this fresh approach to teaching young children about animal and plant life cycles. These award-winning, bright, bold picture books take young readers through each stage, from beginning stages to maturity. Creative die-cut pages get longer as the animal (or tree) grows. For children ages 5-8.
Wildlife Series for Kids (Ages 5-10)
With beautiful graphics and easy to read, scientifically accurate text, these inspirational books are perfect for introducing children ages 5-10 to their favorite animals.
Take-along Guides (Ages 5-10)
Children ages 5-10 will enjoy the creative activities and helpful identifications found in this series. Each is beautifully illustrated, well written, and inquiry-oriented.
Living in a Biome Series (Ages 6-7)
This series introduces young children in grades K-1 to the concept of animal adaptation in places as diverse as deserts, oceans, rainforests and polar regions. Children explore the diversity of global habitats and read about the animals that call these places home. Each of the eight books in the series has a glossary, a read more section, global maps, notes to parents and teachers and internet links.
One Small Square Series (Ages 6-10)
This interactive, popular book series effectively teaches children how to observe nature closely at the same time as teaching basic scientific methods. Each has beautiful illustrations to accompany an informative text. Along with habitat descriptions, these books feature suggested activities to extend studies from the classroom out into the field. Ages 6-10.
Introduction to Ecosystems Series (Ages 6-9)
This colorful, informative series helps readers explore the varied ecosystems of our planet, from deserts to rainforests, grasslands to oceans, wetlands to temperate forests. Each book in this series explains land formations, vegetation, climate, and describes the plants and animals that have adapted to these varied environments. Descriptive maps show the major locations of these ecosystems. Ages 6-9.
Animal Behavior Series (Ages 6-11)
This engaging, informative, dramatically illustrated series teaches children ages 6-11 about animal behavior. Learn why animals migrate in mass, how animals disguise themselves both for protection and for predation, how animals sleep through the winter, move at great speeds, communicate with eachother, raise their young and sense the world around them. This series discusses both what is known and what is yet to be discovered by future generations.
Introduction to Animals Series (Ages 7-9)
The wonders of nature unfold in this series of wildlife books for young readers, ages 7-9. Each of these beautifully illustrated books focuses on what the animals look like, where they live, what they eat and what eats them. Captivating photography complements and clarifies the well written text. Ideal for pleasure reading as well as research and report writing for young explorers.
Our Wild World Series (Ages 7-12)
Beautiful photographs grace the pages of these fun, fact-filled books. Each volume includes 48 pages of up-close photos, color illustrations, fun facts and informative text. Also includes internet links for further study. In addition to being fascinating to read, these books also contain the latest research findings on each group of animals, making these books perfect research tools for school reports and projects. Ages 7-12.
Life Cycle Series (Ages 8-10)
Dramatic color photographs and clearly written text document the life history of six common yet fascinating arthropods, from egg to adult. Perfect for teaching children in grades 2-4 about animal life cycles using species that many will be familiar with.
Eyewitness Book Series (Ages 8-adult)
In this section you will find a complete collection of the renown Eyewitness books, famous for their informative text and amazing graphics and photography.
Puppet Collection
Puppets are wonderful for teaching concepts such as food chain relationships, anatomy, behavior, diversity and life cycles. Children naturally gravitate toward puppets and begin role playing as soon as they pick them up, making them an excellent enrichment tool for discussions and presentations. Puppets are also wonderful additions to storytelling and free reading time, and, of course, for creative puppet shows. Also in this section are the wonderful Audubon Birds - plush birds with authentic calls recorded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Questions about child readiness, starting age for music lessons ... This is by far the most frequently asked question about music instruction. Our experience shows that children who function at a 6-year- old level or higher--no matter what age they are-- are most likely to have a positive experience in instrumental instruction. A personalized assessment may reveal that your 4-year-old functions like a 6-year-old (visually, auditorially and socially). Our experience indicates that a child who functions at this minimum level, (no matter what their age,) has a great chance of having a positive experience as they learn to play an instrument. And remember, A POSITIVE BEGINNING IS A MUST!

Prevalence of Four Developmental Disabilities Among Children In 1991, CDC established the Metropolitan Atlanta Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program (MADDSP) to monitor the occurrence of mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, and vision impairment among children aged 3--10 years in the five-county metropolitan Atlanta area (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett). In 1996, autism spectrum disorders were added to the surveillance program to determine their prevalence and monitor trends in the prevalence over time. MADDSP continues to estimate the prevalence of these five disorders in the metropolitan Atlanta area and serves as a model surveillance program for 17 other states that conduct disability surveillance (i.e., Alabama, Alaska, Arizona Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri/Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Basic Abilities and Play Preferences: Birth to Age 12 This article is intended to serve as a handy reference guide and starting point for understanding and distinguishing children's basic abilities and preferences as they grow. These abilities and preferences play an important role in attracting and motivating children to interact with toys.

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