For this thesis, a workshop was developed to showcase the potential benefits for intentional professional development around the teaching of self-regulation in preschool children. This workshop was offered to preschool educators and evaluated by them. . . .

This study explored how past experiences with math and teachers might affect adult views of mathematics in Early Childhood Education. Using a convenience sample of 23 graduate students enrolled in Early Childhood Education, this study explored educato . . .

This thesis explores the evolution and process of developing a Facebook page for connecting families with their children's early care and learning center. Videos, photos, and informative subject matter were posted for parents and extended family membe . . .

Purpose of the Study: Great differences exist in preschool curricular approaches today, with some emphasizing child-centered, play-based learning and others emphasizing teacher-directed, skills-based instruction. The purpose of this study was to exami . . .

This action research project aims to determine how children use music to aid in self-regulation and conflict resolution with peers, and to present a curriculum which focuses on delay of gratification, turn taking and expression of emotions through mus . . .

Anxiety is one of the most common impairing and persistent psychiatric problems in preschool-aged children. Insight into correlates of anxiety, including emotion knowledge and reactivity, may help clarify the nature of these problems in children and i . . .

Language impairment (LI) is a disorder in which an individual’s ability to use language and/or understand language is impacted. This difficulty with language often impacts social communication and interactions, especially in young children with LI. Th . . .

Research has documented that there is an inconsistency in terms of education requirements for preschool teachers across the nation. This inconsistency brings various levels of knowledge to the classroom, which has a direct impact on students’ learning . . .