Teresa Byington

Professor, State Specialist

Office: (702) 222-3130
Fax: (702) 222-3100
Email: byingtont@unr.edu
Address: 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123-1904
Representing: Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Summary

Workforce Preparedness for Early Childhood Professionals Training Classes (online, virtual and in-person, Child Development Associate (CDA) educational coursework, QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System) Environmental Rating Scale assessors and Internal QRIS Coaching Academy, Leadership Community of Practice, Early Childhood Trainer Professional Learning Community, Adult Learning Academy for new trainers in collaboration with the Nevada Registry, Nevada READY! Professional Development Program for Pre-K teachers and directors, and Reflective Strengths-based Coaching.

Education

B.S. Brigham Young University, 1983
M.S. Utah State University, 18987
Ph.D. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013

Programs
Publications

Programs

Early Childhood Workforce Online Courses

Online courses in early childhood education provide individuals with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to work effectively with young children in various educational settings. These courses are designed to accommodate the needs of students who may have personal or professional obligations that prevent them from attending traditional in-person classes.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Brochures
Family Storyteller \| Calendar Fun University of Nevada, Reno Extension 2018, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Curriculum Materials
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids) In Southern Nevada This Curriculum material explains the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by defining the syndrome, listing important facts, and many more. Kock, J. 2004, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, CM-04-03
Fact Sheets
¡Sí, Ser Padres es Difícil! Ser padre o madre es una tarea desafiante que implica mucho trabajo físico, emocional y mental. Para facilitar el proceso, es clave que los padres se cuiden a sí mismos, busquen apoyo, empatía y paciencia. Kim, YaeBin 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-02
Building Perspective-Taking Skills in Young Children Introduction to perspective-taking and its ability to understand and consider other people’s thoughts, feelings, and viewpoints, which plays a vital role in developing empathy and navigating social interactions. Children develop this skill in stages as they grow. Kim, YaeBin 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-01
Habilidades para La Vida para Niños Pequeños Las habilidades para la vida, como la comunicación, el autocontrol, la toma de decisiones y la empatía, pueden enseñarse desde la infancia a través de actividades cotidianas, relaciones afectuosas y responsabilidades apropiadas para la edad. Kim, YaeBin 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-03
Impostor Syndrome and Parenting: What Is It and How to Overcome It Impostor syndrome involves feeling like a fraud despite one’s achievements and worry someone will find out about it. It can cause feelings of anxiety and affect relationships. Parents experience impostor syndrome when they doubt their own parenting capabilities, but it is possible to overcome these feelings. Kim, Y. and Petermeier, H. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-23-23
Life Skills for Young Children Kim, YB 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-18
Yes, Parenting is Difficult! If you are parents to children of any age, at some point in life you must have felt that parenting is difficult. Parenting sometimes involves more work than pleasure. Although very rewarding, most parents agree, taking care of a child and his or her many, many needs can be physically and emotionally exhausting. YaeBin K. 2021, University of Nevada, Reno, Extension, FS-21-95
Teaching Young Children About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It is important to teach your child about diversity, equity and inclusion. It is so important to help your children learn how to embrace diversity in a way that is respectful and celebrates different cultures, backgrounds and experiences. YaeBin Kim 2021, University of Nevada, Reno, Extension, FS-21-96
Engineering in the Preschool Classroom Children are natural engineers. Adults can help develop children’s beginning engineering skills by giving them things to build with and to take apart, asking questions, and providing them with safe opportunities and places to test out their ideas. In this fact sheet we focus on the engineering-related skills of building and construction, and movement and force. Weigel, D., Byington, T. and Kim, Y. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-19-04
Avoid labeling your child Parents (also caregivers and adults) easily label children without consciously realizing it. Labeling children typically entails using an adjective to describe a child's character, behavior or appearance (e.g., shy, bossy, picky eater, always crying, etc.). What adult says carries a lot of weight with children. YaeBin Kim and Heidi Petermeier 2019, Extension Fact Sheet-19-13
Science in the Preschool Classroom: Physical Science Byington, T., Kim, Y., and Weigel, D. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Cocinando Con Niños Pequeños (Cooking with Young Children) Kim, Y. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-17-01
E-Books for Young Children Kim, Y. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Science in the Preschool Classroom: Earth Science Kim, Y., Weigel, D., and Byington, T. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Science in the Preschool Classroom: The Living World— Animals and Plants Weigel, D., Byington, K., and Kim, Y. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Science in the Preschool Classroom: The Living World - Animals and Plants This fact sheet contains extensive information on how children can learn to be scientists at an early age by exploring different topics and ideas for the classroom. Weigel, D., Byington, T., Kim, Y. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-17-09
Math in the Preschool Classroom Number Identification, Counting and One-to-one Correspondence, and Addition and Subtraction In this fact sheet, we focus on the following number sense skills: number identification, counting and one-to-one correspondence, and addition and subtraction. Byington, T., Kim, Y., and Weigel, D. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-14
Math in the Preschool Classroom Spatial relations, Geometry and Measurement In this fact sheet we focus on three fundamental math skills — spatial relations, geometry (shapes) and measurement. Byington, T., Kim, Y., and Weigel, D. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-13
Family Storytelling and the Benefits for Children Parents are encouraged time and time again to read stories from books with their young children, as the benefits are many – improved literacy skills, increased school success, parent-child bonding, developing a lifetime interest in reading and more. YaeBin K. and H. Petermeier 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-07
Infant Language Development From the moment babies are born, they are learning how to communicate. Babies first communicate by crying and then begin to coo and babble. Infants’ speech develops as they are exposed to sounds and language, spoken and unspoken. Gestures, facial expressions and sounds are all part of language development. Byington, T. and Kim, Y. 2015, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-15-06
Toddler Language Development During the toddler years (12 to 35 months), children’s language development grows rapidly. Toddlers gain the ability to say words clearly, combine words into phrases, and express their needs and wants. Byington, T. and Kim, Y. 2015, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-15-05
Cooking With Young Children Cooking with children can be considered a fun learning activity for both young children and their parents. Cooking is one of a few activities that can improve many abilities at once. Children can enhance math, science, language, motor development, art and social skills through cooking. Kim, Y. 2015, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-15-03
Emergent Writing Children need to be encouraged to experiment with writing by having access to a variety of writing materials and tools. With experience, children become fluent and proficient at writing words and sentences using correct punctuation. Byington, T., & Kim, Y. 2014, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-14-08
Los Niños Pequeños en la Edad Digital (Young Children in the Digital Age) Kim, Y. 2014, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-14-10
Play is Children's Learning Children these days spend a lot of time watching television, using smartphones or playing with other tech toys, but children need to spend more time dressing up, making dens, singing, dancing and playing outside. Children learn through play and play contributes to children's brain development and school readiness. Kim, Y. 2014, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-14-09
Building Vocabulary A variety of techniques can be used to promote the development of language and literacy skills in young children. Building a child’s vocabulary is a great way for parents and teachers to nurture children’s oral language skills and influences a child’s ability to comprehend written words in the future. Teresa Byington & YaeBin Kim 2014, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet FS-14-07
Math in the Preschool Classroom Classification, Matching, Seriation and Patterning In this fact sheet we focus on the math skills of classification, matching, seriation and patterning. Byington, T., Kim, Y., Nazarechuk, C., Weigel, D. 2013, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-16-12
Young Children in the Digital Age In the 21st century, babies to school-age children are digital consumers, often using TV, computers, gaming systems, even smartphones and tablets. This fact sheet explains possible concerns and benefit associated with children's media use and suggest what parents/caregivers can do. Kim, Y. 2013, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-22
Los Niños Pequeños Que Aprenden Control De Si Mismo Tienen Más Posibilidades Para El Éxito (Young Children Who Learn Self Control Have More Chances for Success) Los padres y cuidadores de los niños juegan ún rol muy vital ayudando a los niños pequeños a desarrollar sus habilidades de control de si mismo. Kim, Y. 2012, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet FS-12-17
How to Support Dual Language Learners (DLL) in the Early Years It is important for young Dual Language Learners (DLL) s to be exposed to diverse early literacy experiences (e.g., reading books, sharing nursery rhymes, taking children to the library, helping children learn about letters) either at home or in child care programs, Kim, Y. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-68
Young Children Who Learn Self Control Have More Chances for Success Preschoolers who are better at self control become more self-confident, more independent, better at handling stress and frustration, and better in academic performance during adolescence. Parents and child care providers play a vital role in helping young children develop self control skills. Kim, Y. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Fact Sheet FS-11-57
Facts About Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) This fact sheet explains in great detail the harmful effects and consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). Kock, J. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-48
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) This fact sheet explains what Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is and serval ways to prevent it. Kock, Jo. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-49
Money Sense for your Children - The Pressures of Advertising This fact sheet contains a variety of information on how children can learn more about money and advertising. Koehler, C, Crites, A., Behal, P., and Horton, S. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-19
Pre-Kindergarten Math Concepts This fact sheet provides a quick overview of pre-kindergarten math concepts and more. Bixler, M. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-91
Pre-Kindergarten Standards: Building the Framework for Learning This fact sheet provides information on Pre-kindergarten standards and concepts such as math, science, creative arts, and more. Bixler, M. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-20
Money Sense for Your Children - The Spending Plan This fact sheet is lesson 4 of the Money Sense for Your Children and will explore money management and how to create a spending plan by understanding the needs and wants of children. Koehler, C., Crites, A., Behal, P., and Horton, S. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-96
Money Sense for Your Children - Saving and Sharing This fact sheet is lesson 3 of The Money Sense for Your Children series which explores how children can save and share their money. Koehler, C., Crites, A., Behal, P., and Horton, S. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-95
Money Sense for your Children - Money Management Sense This fact sheet is lesson 1 of money sense for your children that specifically deals with money management. Koehler, C., Crites, A., Behal, P., and Horton, S., 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-93
Money Sense for your Children - Where Money Comes From This fact sheet is lesson 2 of Money Sense for your Children series and will explore where money comes from. Learn more about how children can find ways to make money early on in their life. Koehler, C., Crites, A., Behal, P., and Horton, S., 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-94
Money Sense for your Children - Your Questions - Your Answers This fact sheet is lesson 6 of the Money Sense for your Children series and will explore common questions and answers that parents and children have about money loss, stealing, allowance, and more. Koehler, C., Crites, A., Behal, P., and Horton, S., 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-06-97
Bullying - It’s Not Child's Play This fact sheet explains bullying such as the types the reasons behind bullying. Learn more about how parents can help stop or reduce bullying from happening. Bixler, M. 2004, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-04-58
Informational Publications
Let's Discover STEM: Five-Year Report 2017-2022 Nevada Sustainable Communities Project A seven-week workshop targeting children in at-risk communities in Las Vegas & Reno-Sparks to promote STEM topics and the results of said workshop. Weigel, D., Kim, Y., and Evans, B. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP-22-01
Special Publications
Parenting Needs for Parents of Young Children in Southern Nevada In order to develop new parenting programs or maintain existing programs, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) conducted this comprehensive needs assessment study to identify parenting education needs in southern Nevada. Kim, Y. 2012, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP 12-10