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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playing with Mud: Why It’s Worth the Mess | "Mud is messy. It’s sloppy and squishy and dirty. But it’s also a great tool for discovery and growth through play. From supporting cognitive development to boosting creative thinking and self-confidence, it turns out that mud is filled with benefits most of us don’t realize."Check out these fun ideas from the Minnesota Children's Museum | Website |
| Pocket Full of Therapy | Pocket Full of Therapy offers select pediatric and school based therapy products and toys. The site organizers have found unique materials needed to provide effective, appropriate, motivating, and fun pediatric therapy and learning. The catalog is arranged into categories pertinent to child development. | Website |
| Podcasts at CDC | Listen to/view CDC podcasts on your computer or download them for reliable health and safety information when and where you want it. | Website |
| Poetry Books for Babies and Toddlers | "Can you read poetry to babies and toddlers?" The authors at What Do We Do All Day say, "Of course! Kids ages 3 and under will be a most receptive audience. When you stop to consider the matter, you will notice that most good books for babies, toddlers and even preschoolers are written in rhyme and with a pleasing rhythm." | Website |
| Poison Help- Child Tips | When accidents happen with chemicals, medicine, or household items, call Poison Help. Get help right away from a local poison expert. | Document |
| Policy Brief - Challenging Behaviors and the Role of Preschool Education | Is there a rise in challenging behaviors among young children in early care and education? Is preschool a contributing factor or can it provide positive experiences that can reduce the rates of challenging behaviors? What about quality? In this NIEER policy brief, authors Lisa A. McCabe and Ellen C. Frede review the research in order to answer these questions and make recommendations that can lead to better behavioral outcomes. | Document |
| Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs | A new policy statement from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services sets the expectation that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate support in meeting high expectations. The statement highlights the legal and research base for inclusion; identifies challenges to adopting inclusive practices; provides recommendations to states, local programs and providers for increasing inclusive early learning opportunities; and links to free resources that have been developed to support inclusion of children with disabilities in high-quality early education programs. | Document |
| Policy Statement on Media and Young Minds | A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Media and Young Minds addresses the influence of media on the health and development of children from 0 to 5 years of age, a time of critical brain development, building secure relationships, and establishing health behaviors. It reviews the existing literature on variety of traditional and new technologies, their potential for educational benefit, and related health concerns for young children aged 0 to 5 years. | Document |
| Policy Statement: Quality Early Education and Child Care from Birth to Kindergarten | High-quality early education and child care for all young children improves abstract physical and cognitive outcomes for the children and can result in enhanced school readiness. Preschool education can be viewed as an investment (especially for at-risk children), and studies show a positive return on that investment. | Document |
| Porciones para niños preescolares | En el cuidado infantil, la cantidad que servimos en las comidas y meriendas/snacks depende de la edad del niño. Una porción razonable para preescolares es más pequeña que para adolescentes o adultos. La siguiente tabla compara las porciones para adultos y preescolares. Puede parecer que no es mucha comida, pero las cantidades de abajo son las correctas para los pequeños estómagos de los preescolares y la energía que necesitan. | Document |
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