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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 |
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| The Genius of Play | Play is more than just fun and games—it helps children build a range of developmental skills that will serve them throughout their lives. | Website |
| The Genius of Play | This website is a great source for play ideas that build on these skills, expert advice and the latest research on the value of play. | Website |
| The Hiring Chain | "By hiring someone with Down Syndrome, you start a virtuous chain. The more that people with Down Syndrome are seen at work, the more they'll be recognized as valuable employees, and the more they'll be hired. Do your part, start the #HiringChain." Enjoy this video featuring Sting! | Website |
| The Importance of Play in a Child’s Life | Author and CICC Coach Sandy Heidemann joins us and she shares the ways play supports and enhances a child’s development of language, motor skills, cognitive skills, and social-emotional skills. | Podcast |
| The Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC) | The Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC) is a professional association of more than 700 members. The members of our organization are a diverse group of professionals representing early care and education across Minnesota. The members are teachers, center directors, site coordinators, family childcare providers, program managers, trainers, and advocates. MnAEYC promotes quality in early care and education programs and supports the leadership and development of early care and education professionals. We forward this mission by focusing on Professional Development, Program Improvement, and Policy & Advocacy. Members network with one another, support each other, and learn together, while they grow as professionals. | Website |
| The Power of Loose Parts Play | Learn about the benefits of Loose Parts Play from this resource created by Nature Play and the Government of South Austrailia. | Document |
| The Role Of The Environment On Infant And Toddler Development | Learn how to curate a learning space that encourages the growth and development of infants and toddlers in this online self-study. Examine the foundational principles outlined in the STORY approach to creating a space that meets the needs of the child and the adults who share the space:• Safety and Security• The Environment as “The Third Teacher”• Outdoor Environments• Resources for Learning• You, as an IndividualKnowledge and Competency Framework Area - II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences (10 Hours) CDA Content Area - Content Area II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development (10 Hours)Level 1 - ExploresNew Navigation Tools:This self-study does not have audio available at this time.For optimal performance, please access this course from a computer or tablet.Click on the black box with 2 white arrows to view the self-study in Full-Screen Mode.Click on the black box with white eyeglasses to view the self-study in Accessibility Mode.For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register and pay online at Develop. Then, complete a 500 word reflection paper and submit this document with your reflection. Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. *Disregard any directions regarding a final quiz. The only learning assessment needed is the reflection paper. | Course |
| The UConn University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities | The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities engages in innovative disability related research, training and technical assistance to bring about societal change and improvement in relation to people with disabilities. | Website |
| The Whole Child: Healthy, Safe, Supported, Engaged & Challenged | The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model is the next evolution of the traditional coordinated school health approach. Developed by ASCD and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and launched in spring 2014, the model aims to better align the policies, processes, and practices of education, public health, and school health, and in doing so, improve learning and health. | Website |
| Tips to Keep Kids Warm All Winter | "Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm." | Website |
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