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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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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
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| Meal Time--Magic or Mayhem: Part Three | In the conclusion of our series on daily activities in child care programs, we will talk about the benefits to children with and without disabilities that come from meal time. This is another area of the day when challenging behaviors can take our focus from what we are trying to accomplish like community-building, sharing, emotional regulation and other skills. What can you do when a child eats more slowly than their peers? What about a child who takes someone else’s food? Listen to this lively discussion of the important part of the day. | Podcast |
| Mindfulness Practices for Families | "When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm." Here are some simple mindfulness activities from Zero to Three. | Document |
| MN Autism Resource Portal | This website was created as a result of a joint state agency effort involving the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Department of Health (MDH), Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Department of Human Services (DHS). The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities served as a key partner along with the Minnesota Department of Information Technology (MN.IT). The purpose of this website is to provide the Minnesota Autism community with up-to-date information and resources related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is the hope of all involved that this website will help the Minnesota Autism community connect, share and learn together. Content will be collected from a variety of sources, such as nonprofit organizations, state and federal agencies and other autism-related organizations. | Website |
| Model Me Kids | Model Me Kids® is dedicated to producing high quality teaching tools for children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder. We strive to make our products affordable so that they are accessible to both families and educators. Designed as a teaching tool for children, adolescents, and teenagers with Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD or NLD), and developmental delays, the videos are used by parents, teachers, and therapists. The videos are also helpful for teaching children with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome. | Website |
| National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations - Resource Library | The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations has an amazing resource library. Resources are available in English, French, Hmong, Korean, Ojibwe, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Turkish. Be sure to check it out today! | Website |
| New Spin on Challenging Behaviors | Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel lay out a three-pronged approach for setting staff up for success when it comes to children’s behavior challenges. We know that children experiment with behaviors as a way to grow and learn so preparing for what will inevitably occur is a good tool in preventing staff anxiety when issues arise. We will talk about Plan, Prepare, and Support! | Podcast |
| Niños que experimentan estrés (Children Experiencing Stress) | Al igual que los adultos, una cierta cantidad de estrés para los niños es normal y necesaria para sobrevivir. Esta hoja de consejos brinda información sobre factores estresantes comunes para los niños y estrategias para que los cuidadores ayuden a disminuir el estrés y promuevan una sensación de bienestar para todos los niños. Like adults, a certain amount of stress for children is normal—and necessary for survival. This tip sheet provides information on common stressors for children and strategies for caregivers to help decrease stress and promote a sense of well-being for all children. | Tipsheet |
| Parenting Children with Special Needs During COVID-19 | Parenting a child with special needs or chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic requires drawing on your strengths and returning to the basics. | Website |
| PATHWAYS OF EXPOSURE TO POTENTIALLY HARMFUL CHEMICALS | During the 2009 legislative session, the Toxic Free Kids Act was passed and signed into law by the governor. This legislation requires the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to create two lists of chemicals: one list called “Chemicals of High Concern” and one called “Priority Chemicals.”The Toxic Free Kids (TFK) program is housed in the Environmental Surveillance and Assessment Section within the Environmental Health Division and supports the MDH mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.The Toxic Free Kids program has created a brief factsheet explaining toxic chemical exposures. It is available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. | |
| Pathways RTC: Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures | The Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health is dedicated to promoting effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. This goal is accomplished through collaborative research partnerships with family members, service providers, policy makers, and other concerned persons. Research information, conference information, publications and a newsletter are all available on line. Training is offered for graduate and undergraduate students to become acquainted with research in the family education field. | Website |
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