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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Solvers: A Free Early Math Curriculum | Problem Solvers, from Zero to Three is a free, downloadable early math curriculum that includes: 22 play-based early math activities, spanning 7 domains of early math 22 specially-composed songs that support early math learning in each activity 22 book suggestions and extension activities that nurture early math language through read-alouds 22 parent resources (English/Spanish) that build bridges between school and home, and give parents ideas for engaging math play A Teacher’s Guide to help educators implement the curriculum The development of Problem Solvers was made possible by the generous support of the Honda USA Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation. | Website |
| Provider-Recommended Toys for Development | Cynthia Hockman, ARNP, MS, CPNP, UnityPoint Health, recommends the following developmental toys for babies and toddlers to make play fun and educational. | Website |
| Psychosocial Factors in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families | According to the National Survey of Children's Health, children with special health care needs increased 4.3% between 2010 and 2016. The latest issue of Pediatrics from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (January 2019, VOLUME 143, Issue 1), discusses the psychosocial factors of this population and provides recommendations for caregivers, pediatricians and schools to better support the well-being of children challenged with special health care needs. | Document |
| Put Down Your Smartphones When Caring For Babies! | That's the message from University of California, Irvine researchers, who have found that fragmented and chaotic maternal care can disrupt proper brain development, which can lead to emotional disorders later in life. The findings imply that when mothers are nurturing their infants, numerous everyday interruptions -- even those as seemingly harmless as phone calls and text messages -- can have a long-lasting impact. | Website |
| Questions from a Parent--Literacy and School Readiness | Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel field questions from the parent of a preschooler. They explain how everyday activities are developing pre-literacy skills helping to prepare children for kindergarten. | Podcast |
| Questions to Ask When Looking for a Dental Office | "It can be difficult to find a dental office that works for you and your child. This tip sheet from Head Start - ECLKC provides examples of some questions that you can ask dental office staff before you decide to make an appointment." | Document |
| Questions to Ask When Seeking Child Care for Children with Special Needs | A tip sheet with guiding questions for family members to use when seeking an early care and education program for a child with special needs. | Tipsheet |
| Questions to Ask When Seeking Child Care: Setting Your Child Up for Success | When seeking child care, how do you find the information you need to set your child up for success and avoid expulsion As you interview potential caregivers, it helps to be proactive. Start the conversation with the questions on this tip sheet. | Tipsheet |
| Recurso Sobre Fondos para Apoyar el Cuidado de Niños con Necesidades Especiales de Minnesota (Funding Resources to Support Children with Special Needs) | Esta hoja de consejos destaca los recursos de financiación disponibles, incluidos los específicos del estado de Minnesota, para apoyar el cuidado de niños con necesidades especiales. This tip sheet highlights funding resources available, including those specific to the state of Minnesota, to support the care of children with special needs. | Tipsheet |
| Red Flags and Referral | While most children develop on a similar trajectory, it is important to be aware of signs the child is not moving along the expected developmental pathways. | Tipsheet |
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