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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.
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The Power of Touch is Important in the NICU | One in ten infants is born prematurely and spends an extended amount of time in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, after birth. This video, in English and Spanish, highlights research that shows why a small gesture, like touching, can make a big difference and support the development of preemies. | Website |
The Role Of The Environment On Infant And Toddler Development | Learn how to curate a learning space that encourages the growth and development of infants and toddlers in this online self-study. Examine the foundational principles outlined in the STORY approach to creating a space that meets the needs of the child and the adults who share the space:• Safety and Security• The Environment as “The Third Teacher”• Outdoor Environments• Resources for Learning• You, as an IndividualKnowledge and Competency Framework Area - II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences (10 Hours) CDA Content Area - Content Area II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development (10 Hours)Level 1 - ExploresNew Navigation Tools:This self-study does not have audio available at this time.For optimal performance, please access this course from a computer or tablet.Click on the black box with 2 white arrows to view the self-study in Full-Screen Mode.Click on the black box with white eyeglasses to view the self-study in Accessibility Mode.For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register and pay online at Develop. Then, complete a 500 word reflection paper and submit this document with your reflection. Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. *Disregard any directions regarding a final quiz. The only learning assessment needed is the reflection paper. | Course |
The Role of the Environment on Infant and Toddler Development | Every early childhood setting has a story to tell. What does your environment say about you? What does it tell the children in your care? | Tipsheet |
The Stages of Play | As children grow and develop, the types of play in which they engage also grow and develop. This tip sheet covers the different stages of play. | Tipsheet |
The State of Babies | "The State of Babies" A report from Zero to Three and Child Trends with national and state by state date on the well being of infants and toddlers in the U.S. "Babies are born with unlimited potential. For the 12 million infants and toddlers in the United States, the state where they are born and live during their first three years makes a big difference in their chance for a strong start in life." | Website |
Therapro | Therapro: The therapy resource for families and professionals! We provide therapists, teachers, parents and other caregivers with the highest quality and most economical therapeutic and educational resources for all ages and abilities, from kids to adults. Our goal is to provide unique speech and occupational therapy supplies for preventive, developmental, and rehabilitative care. With the right tools, including occupational therapy assessments and evaluations, kids and adult activities, games, products and toys, developing gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills is less frustrating, and will result in better outcomes in a shorter period of time. | Website |
Think Small - ParentPowered Texts | Did you know families can get free weekly text messages with fun facts about their child’s development, based on their birth date, along with easy tips for intentional learning in everyday moments like snack time, grocery shopping and bedtime?(Available in English, Somali and Spanish) Check it out! Signing up for Think Small ParentPowered Texts is free and easy. Text LMC to 70138. Use code LMC ESP to receive in Spanish and LMC SOM for Somali. | Website |
Tips for Video Chatting with Young Children – Staying Connected While Far Apart | Research shows that interactive responsive experiences in real time via video chat enhance even very young children’s language learning. This means as long as the person on the other side of the screen is interacting with and responding in real time, they are not only staying connected to your young child, but can also have many of the positive impacts of responsive communication. Here are some ideas to make video calls more interactive for young children. | Document |
Tips for Video Chatting with Young Children – Staying Connected While Far Apart | "Do you wonder how to help your young child and his loved ones stay in touch when they are far apart? Children as young as 8 months old respond very well to interactions with people via video chat platforms. Research shows that interactive responsive experiences in real time via video chat enhance even very young children’s language learning." Here are some helpful tips from NAEYC. | Document |
Tips to Help Children Who Bite | This article from Bright Horizons discusses the following topics:Why Do Children Bite?How to Respond to Children Who BiteCan Parents Prevent Their Child from Biting?What If Your Child is Bitten? | Document |
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