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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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| *NEW* Culturally Responsive Partnerships with Immigrant Children And Families | Reflect on levels of culture and care within immigrant communities, with examples from West African culture. Explore strategies to build strong partnerships with families and identify ways to advocate for equitable, culturally responsive early childhood programs that support the success of all children in care. This self-study was written by Jamesetta Ross Diggs, founder of Beyond Early Initiatives, an agency dedicated to improving early childhood program quality and trauma-informed care. With a background in Early Childhood Development and extensive experience with diverse families, she supports caregivers and professionals in fostering young children’s healthy development. She created the Early Connections Parent-Child Interaction Cards and is a 2024–2026 Zero to Three Fellow and 2023 Child Care Advocate.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area -III: Relationships with Families (10 Hours)CDA Content Area -IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (10 Hours)Level 1 - ExploresNavigation Tools:This self-study does not have audio available at this time.For optimal performance, please access this course from a computer or tablet.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. | Course |
| 1-2-3 Trauma-Sensitive Toolkit for Caregivers | This toolkit was developed by public health nurses with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) Weaving Bright Futures Program. Their goal was to improve the resilience of caregivers and the children in their care. It is intended to support caregivers on their journey toward trauma sensitivity. It is organized by topic. Each topic contains a brief overview, specific tools that can be used with children, and suggestions on where to find more information. Also included are handouts that can be used as teaching aids. Each toolkit topic builds upon the previous ones. | Website |
| 10 Books That Empower Kids to Stand Up and Speak Out | Books can be great resources for change-minded kids, helping them think about why and how they can be a force for good in a complicated world and have an impact, large or small. Here are some great books for readers of all ages. | Website |
| 11 Tips for Teaching Preschool Online | "From scavenger hunts to obstacle courses to read-alouds, many activities from the classroom can be adapted for little kids learning from home." Here are some great ideas from Jessica Young at Edutopia. | Website |
| 12 Children's Picture Books That Challenge Traditional Gender Roles | Research shows that even young children can quickly fall into these sex-based stereotypes and prejudices. In honor of celebrating our diversity, here are 12 children's picture books that challenge traditional gender roles. | Website |
| 12 Tipos de Juegos (12 Types of Play) | Esta hoja de consejos presenta los doce tipos de juegos clave para un crecimiento y desarrollo saludables.This tip sheet introduces the twelve key types of play for healthy growth and development. | Tipsheet |
| 37 Children’s Books to Help Talk About Racism & Discrimination | Talking to our children about racism and discrimination is as necessary as it is uncomfortable for most parents. The books on this list are a selection of picture books and novels about the past and the present. | Document |
| 4 Books That Inspire Algebraic Thinking in Young Children | "When someone says something like algebra begins in pre-kindergarten (or before), immediately others may begin to question their sanity. But the foundations of algebraic thinking do begin with core concepts that take shape early, such as comparing and ordering objects or patterns and the rules they are governed by." Check out this great resource from the Erikson Institute Early Math Collaborative. | Website |
| 40 Fun Halloween Activities For Kids - Toddler Years | "October is an exciting month for kids and families who love celebrating spooky season. From visits to the pumpkin patch to delicious holiday treats, there is plenty of fun to be had all month long. If you or your little one are especially big fans of Halloween, you’ve come to the right place!" Pehr has made a list of forty of their favorite Halloween activities for kids. | Website |
| 60 Early Childhood Activities | Learning activities and resources | Document |
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