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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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Resources and Tools for Promoting Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding | October is SIDS Awareness Month. “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) accounts for a large proportion of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) in the United States. SUID is a public health concern across population groups, but significant inequities impact American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic Black families.” This information is from the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ). | Website |
Resources for Families and Practitioners Working with Young Children | "The Barton Lab at Vanderbilt University is focused on supporting the social development of all young children. The Barton Lab conceptualizes and implements experimental intervention research to support healthy social development of children and to promote meaningful interactions across the people and contexts in children’s lives." | Website |
Resources for Infant/Toddler Learning Environments | From the Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowlege Center:Infants and toddlers learn best in environments where they can have secure relationships with caring and responsive adults, and where they feel safe and free to explore and learn. One key way infants and toddlers learn is by exploring their environment. Children will naturally be drawn to explore a space that is inviting. Whether the environment is a home, socialization space, or a child care center, creating a safe, playful, and welcoming learning environment requires a thoughtful process. Use these resources to help you think about play spaces, areas for caregiving routines, and ways to integrate home cultures into children’s environments—all important aspects of an engaging environment for infants and toddlers. | Website |
Resources for Learning about and Addressing How The Opioid Crisis Impacts Young Children | The American Academy of Pediatrics, in partnership with Casey Family Programs, had assembled a collection of resources highlighting the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families across the country. | Website |
Resources on COVID-19 Infections and Vaccines | This link provides updated COVID-19 information and resources from the Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. Last Updated: January 17, 2024 | Document |
Resources Supporting Individualization for Children Ages Birth to Five | Effective teaching for all children, especially those at risk for or diagnosed with disabilities, requires individualized teaching and learning opportunities to access, participate, and thrive in all early childhood settings. | Website |
Resources to Help Children in the Wake of a School Shooting | As adults struggle with their own reactions to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida young eyes and ears are watching and listening. This is an important time to talk to children about what they are seeing and hearing, even when they did not directly witness the event. While it can be difficult to know what to say, evidence from research and clinical practice can help us with these difficult conversations. We begin with a few suggestions for adults who care for children indirectly affected by a school shooting: | Document |
Resources to Share with Families on Expulsion | This website contains articles, links, and tools that can either be directly shared with family members or used to help staff think about how to communicate with families about challenging behavior. | Website |
Resources to Support Play for All Young Children | Natural Resources is a free, monthly, one-way listserv. Each issue features readily available and free resources on a specific topic related to children from birth through age 8 and their families. Highlighted resources are in Spanish. Los recursos destacados están en español. Natural Resources is compiled and distributed by Camille Catlett. Past issues are archived at https://scriptnc.fpg.unc.edu/natural-resources-monthly-newsletter To subscribe or unsubscribe, please contact Camille Catlett at camille.catlett@unc.edu | Document |
Resources to Support Program Leaders | From Child Care Aware of Minnesota: Early childhood program leaders, such as center directors, administrators, assistant directors, education coordinators and family child care program owners, need support and resources that connect them and their staff to opportunities that grow their skills, increase their level of education, and improve the quality of care they provide. Child Care Aware of Minnesota offers TELL Talks, professional development support, and an online credential for center directors to hone essential skill areas needed to successfully operate a quality early childhood education program. | Website |
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