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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and the Center of Excellence | This video defines I/ECMHC and outlines its history, importance, and impact. It also describes the key messages and highlights the work of the Center of Excellence. | Website |
| Infant Training Modules | These modules from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning focus on promoting the social and emotional competence of very young children. Topics include understanding social-emotional development and behavior, building and sustaining relationships, and supporting social-emotional development. Materials include PowerPoints, handouts, video clips, and a trainer's guide. | Document |
| Infant-Toddler Child Care Challenges Undermine Minnesota’s Strength | "Working parents around the state of Minnesota, especially those with infants or toddlers, know how difficult it can be to find high-quality, affordable child care. This problem impacts not only families, but also our state’s well-being, as high-quality child care can strengthen the current and future workforce, contribute to a strong economy and public safety, and enhance national security." Here is a brief from the Council for a Strong America that highlights the crisis. | Document |
| Infant/Toddler Inclusion and Belonging | Here is a link to three episodes of the Teacher Time videos produced by the Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC). These videos focus on supporting inclusion and belonging with infants, toddlers, and their families: Inclusive Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers Learning Materials That Promote Inclusion for Infants and Toddlers Supporting Infant and Toddler Families Through Inclusion | Website |
| Infants & Toddlers: Let's Go Outside! | Fresh-air activities from Scholastic bring rosy cheeks, sparkling eyes, and new windows on the world. | Website |
| Infants Have Mental Health Needs, Too | Discussions surrounding mental health often focus on the experiences of adolescents and adults, leading many to believe that these are the only people in our community affected by emotional concerns. We rarely consider the mental health of infants and young children because after all, what could these little ones with their relatively uncomplicated lives possibly be upset about? This resource comes from the Mayo Clinic Health System. | Website |
| Intro to Temperaments--How are Children Wired? | We will begin a series of podcasts on the major temperament traits that can relate to challenging behaviors at times. In the first podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel talk about how temperament traits impact each of us as adults including our perceptions and relationships. When we consider children, we need to realize that they also come to us with a unique blend of the 10 temperament traits that influence their interactions with others. The more we understand ourselves and the children we work with, the more likely we will be to avoid some of the challenges that come with the extremes of temperament. | Podcast |
| Involving Children in Child Care Emergency Preparedness | "Just as it is important to partner with families for child care emergency preparedness, it is important to involve children as well. Even young children can learn about and help prepare for emergencies. Clear communication between adults and the children in their care is important to help children with emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Explanations and interactions should be developmentally appropriate, and adults should remain calm to help children remain calm." Here is a great resource from Child Care Aware of America. | Document |
| Ka Hortag Carruurta Inay Joojiyaan Dugsiga (Preventing Expulsion in Child Care) | Xeelado looga hortago ka joojinta iyo ka saarida carruurta leh dabeecadaha adag. Strategies to prevent suspension and expulsion of children with challenging behaviors. | Tipsheet |
| Making More Time for Imaginary Play | Imaginary play is one of the hallmarks of childhood, and it’s more than fun and games. Pretend play boasts important benefits when it comes to child development. | Website |
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