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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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Birth to Three | The Birth to Three website is based in Conneticut and explains in great detail their system. However, the site has valuable information regarding children with special needs. Including information on Autism, play, the importance of natural environments. The site also has online newsletters as well as an online discussion board for families to share stories with each other. The site is available in Spanish. | Website |
Biting Concerns with Infants and Toddlers: Part One | In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will look at the reasons behind infant and toddler biting behaviors from a development lens. | Podcast |
Biting Concerns with Infants and Toddlers: Part Two | In Part 2 of the series on biting behaviors, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will offer strategies for both prevention and intervention of biting in early childhood programs. | Podcast |
Books and Tips that Promote Life Skills | Mind in the Making has partnered with First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides books and educational materials for educators serving children in need, to curate a groundbreaking 'Mind in the Making' Book Collection that combines children's books with tips for building Seven Essential Life Skills. The four book collections are designed for four age groups: 0 to 2, 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 12 years and are available on the First Book Marketplace, an online store that makes it possible for educators serving children in need to access high-quality new books at very low cost. Below are the reading lists grouped by Life Skill with links to download the corresponding tip sheets for each title. Let us know what you think and share other recommended book titles on the Mind in the Making Facebook page. | Website |
Brain Building Begins at Birth | "At birth, a baby's brain is about one-third the size of an adult's brain. In 90 days, it more than doubles its volume, to 55 percent of its final size. Learn more fascinating facts and science [from Little Moments Count] about how little everyday moments count to help build a baby’s brain." Little Moments Count is a statewide movement to help parents and the community understand the importance of talking, playing, reading and singing early and often with children. They are a collaborative of organizations working to help increase parent and community interaction with babies and children. | Website |
Brain Development of Children from 0-6 years – Facts Every Family Member and Teacher Should Know | This comprehensive guide to the brain development of children from 0 to 6 years is packed with insightful tips and important facts every parent should know. | Document |
Brain-Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers and Children | "From infancy on, play is an important part of a child’s life. The following handout series, developed [by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University] with support from the LEGO Foundation, provides suggestions for games and play-based activities based on a child’s age. The activities for younger children are designed for adults to engage in with children. Activities for later ages allow the adults to step back, enabling children’s independence to blossom as they transition to playing more often with peers. | Document |
Brainy Spaces | This animated video, from Child Care Resources, explains how you can set up learning centers in an early childhood program to promote brain development in young children. | Website |
Breastfeeding and Child Care Programs | Child care providers who support and have breast feeding-friendly policies, provide babies in their care the best start they can in life. This tip sheet explains the benefits of breast feeding as well as provides breast milk storage guidelines. | Tipsheet |
Brilliant Bilingual Babies | "Babies are remarkably good at learning languages in their first year of life. In this brief from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning, find out how home visitors can support young children who are learning more than one language. Discover the most up-to-date information to answer three prompts: “What does research say?”; “What does it look like?”; and “Try this!” This resource is also available in SPANISH. | Document |
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