Banner
Title
resources
Resource Library
Our Resource Library contains materials and assistance for early childhood educators and those they serve. Explore our selection of podcasts, tip sheets, websites, documents, and self-study courses.
Results: Page 1 of 48
Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
---|---|---|
1-2-3 Trauma-Sensitive Toolkit for Caregivers | This toolkit was developed by public health nurses with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Weaving Bright Futures Program. Their goal was to improve the resilience of caregivers and the children in their care. It is intended to support caregivers on their journey toward trauma sensitivity. It is organized by topic. Each topic contains a brief overview, specific tools that can be used with children, and suggestions on where to find more information. Also included are handouts that can be used as teaching aids. Each toolkit topic builds upon the previous ones. | Website |
10 Alternatives to Restraining a Child with Special Needs | The purpose of restraining is to keep something from continuing to take place, and is often a last resort. Here are 10 different strategies that parents and caregivers can try to minimize and avoid physical restraining their children, that may help prevent the need for it at all | Website |
10 Halloween Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs | Check out these safety tips from the National Lekotek Center for all children to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween! | Document |
10 Safety Coloring Signs for Kids | We've put together 10 fun coloring pages to increase kids' awareness around the house and on the street. The safety signs feature a friendly penguin and include fun facts to help them remember each sign. Whether you decide to hang them up in your home or enjoy them as a coloring activity, these safety signs will teach your kids valuable safety rules. | Website |
10 Summer Safety Tips | June, July, and August are more dangerous for children than other months. Here at Child Trends, our summer safety tips are based on -- what else? -- Data! | Website |
10 Things Every Child Needs (Videos) | At birth, an infant's brain is only 25 percent of the size of an average adult's brain. Incredibly, by age 3, a child's brain has grown to 90 percent of that an adult's brain. During infancy and early childhood, children are flooded with new experiences that impact their brain development. The first 3 years of a child's life offer parents and other caregivers an amazing opportunity to shape the child's growth and form healthy habits that will last a lifetime. This site offers 10 videos discussing ways to facilitate child development from birth to three. | Website |
100 Tricks To Help You De-Stress | Here's a set of 100 expert and research-backed ways to relax, whether you have five minutes, five hours, or five weeks. | Website |
2019 Novel Coronavirus | "A new human coronavirus, called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), was discovered in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. While we know it's contagious, it is still not known how easily it spreads from person to person. Public health officials are actively investigating this virus to learn more about its impact." Here is the latest information from the American Academy of Pediatrics. | Website |
4 Million Kids in Early Care and Education Settings Will Soon Get Healthier Foods | New standards will improve nutrition; providers can maximize benefits by adopting best practices | Document |
5 Things to Know About the Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect on Children | A drastic increase in the abuse of prescription opioids has gained national attention on multiple fronts for many reasons, including the impact of opioid abuse on young children. This June 2017 infographic summarizes key facts and provides links to additional information, models, and resources. | Website |
Results: Page 1 of 48