MERLOT Materials

Research-based blueprints for federal, state and local early childhood policies and programs have been issued in... see more

About 2 million children affected by ADHD are diagnosed between 2 and 5 years old, according to the CDC Vital Signs... see more

For every child, early moments matter.

Join the Teaching Strategies Team as we explore a range of topics in early childhood education including assessment,... see more

Programs and Curriculum for Early Childhood Education Canvas Course - Developed by MiraCosta College as part of a CCC... see more

The purpose of this guidebook is to support continuous quality improvement through 1.) suggested structures to build... see more

Learning mathematics is “a ‘natural’ and developmentally appropriate activity for young children” (Ginsberg, Lee, and... see more

The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational... see more

Education on childhood obesity.

Early childhood education is an important area within the lives of the individuals.This education begins, when the child... see more

Early Childhood Education Video Playlist by Mary Jane Biancheri.

Early childhood care and education are integral to the daily lives of many American families, and public policy... see more

Many people were involved in the development of California’s Early Childhood Educator Competencies—including project... see more

Healthy development in the early years (particularly birth to three) provides the building blocks for educational... see more

Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Canvas Course - Developed by MiraCosta College as part of a CCC grant.

An essential element for improving education, workforce and life outcomes for Kentuckians is focusing on kids’ early... see more

This module examines what cognitive development is, major theories about how it occurs, the roles of nature and nurture,... see more

Guided by cultural beliefs and principles, families select experiences, convey attitudes, and impart knowledge to their... see more

Welcome to learning about how to effectively plan curriculum for young children. This textbook will address:  Developing... see more

Many psychological disorders first diagnosed in children involve physiological and/or genetic components. However, there... see more

With the Write Reader App children can quickly and easily experience themselves as both producer and author, motivating... see more

Authentic assessment is a powerful tool for early childhood educators to analyze information gathered during everyday... see more

This introduction to the proceedings of a symposium honoring Lilian Katz. These proceedings cannot capture everything... see more

Childhood social and personality development emerges through the interaction of social influences, biological maturation,... see more