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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarter Mealtimes in Child Care | The Smarter Mealtimes Scorecard is a list of 20 simple, inexpensive strategies to promote healthy eating in half- or full-day programs that serve young children. These strategies are designed for childcare centers, Head Start programs, and family homecare settings. | Website |
| Spotlight on Child Maltreatment: Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity | The February 2019 issues of the Disability Services Newsletter explores practices for building resilience in children with disabilities or suspected delays who have experienced maltreatment. Acknowledging that children with disabilities are at significant risk for maltreatment, the issue features evidence, information, and tips for early childhood professionals, including how to support both children and families. | Document |
| Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs | Encouraging tooth brushing in Head Start and child care programs helps promote oral health and teaches children a lifelong habit. Use this video to train staff to begin a daily toothbrushing program in Head Start and child care programs. | Website |
| Steps to Stay Healthy | "These posters [from the Office of Head Start - Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center] feature strategies to stay healthy. Display them to remind staff and families of the steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses." They are available in many languages. | Document |
| Strategies for Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 15 practical strategies to support the success of children with autism spectrum disorder in early care and school age care and education programs. | Document |
| Strategies to Support Young Children after an Emergency | For early care and education professionals, one of the tasks of recovery is the identification of how to best support children and their families to return to daily routines and regain some sense of normalcy. | Info Module |
| Stress Detectives and Safe Harbors: Helping Children Feel Secure | This resource, a narrated webinar with Power Point slides from The University of Minnesota Center for Early Education and Development (CEED),"introduces us to four concepts we can apply to both prevent and manage challenging behaviors in children. It offers an evidence-based approach we can use with all children. Whether working with children that are developing typically, or those that have been identified with developmental delays or disabilities, the information in this resource will equip you with invaluable knowledge and practices." | Document |
| Study Proves That Cuddling Babies Early (and Often) Has Huge Benefits | Check out this article to learn more about how early skin-to-skin contact can support improved neurodevelopment, higher IQ, and lower rates of aggression. | Document |
| Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby less than 1 year old in which the cause was not obvious before investigation. These deaths often happen during sleep or in the baby’s sleep area. Learn more about the problem and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) activities. | Website |
| Supervisión activa: Fuera (Active Supervision: Outside) | El juego al aire libre es activo, por lo que los niños necesitarán más supervisión que en el interior. Mantenga a los niños seguros afuera siguiendo las estrategias en esta hoja de consejos. | Tipsheet |
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