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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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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 |
Books on Death of a Parent | This book list, created by Fernside Supporting Children and Families Through Grief, provides titles of books that are organized according to age group. | Document |
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 Building in the Early Childhood Setting | Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants is back with us again to discuss brain building in early childhood. She shares important research about this critical time of brain growth and how we as early educators can foster lifelong success for the children in our care. | Podcast |
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 Injury Association of Minnesota | The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota website has links to support groups across Minnesota, offers educational programs, workshops, and annual conferences, advocacy, and injury prevention info. | Website |
Brain Injury Association, Inc. | Brain Injury Association, Inc. is working to create a better future through prevention, research, education, and advocacy. The site offers audio and video info, national directory, conference schedules, treatment plans, downloadable articles and much more. | Website |
Brain Tumor Society | Brain Tumor Society website hosts resources for parents, families, and health care providers involved with brain tumor patients. There are research connections, an online newsletter, support group information and access, conference and event info, booklists, links, and rehabilitation information. There is also info about brain anatomy and how the tumor affects it. | Website |
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 |
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