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Materials and assistance for childcare professionals, and those they serve, including info modules, tip sheets, documents, helpful URLs and self study courses.
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| Resource Name | Description | Resource Type |
|---|---|---|
| Therapro | Therapro: The therapy resource for families and professionals! We provide therapists, teachers, parents and other caregivers with the highest quality and most economical therapeutic and educational resources for all ages and abilities, from kids to adults. Our goal is to provide unique speech and occupational therapy supplies for preventive, developmental, and rehabilitative care. With the right tools, including occupational therapy assessments and evaluations, kids and adult activities, games, products and toys, developing gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills is less frustrating, and will result in better outcomes in a shorter period of time. | Website |
| Transition from Preschool Services to Kindergarten | The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center offers links to National Centers, studies and specialized projects that provide resources on transition to kindergarten. | Website |
| Trauma: How Children Respond (Trauma: Cómo responden los niños) | Casi todos los niños experimentarán algún tipo de angustia o reacción después de una experiencia traumática, y los síntomas de trauma difieren en cada individuo. Esta hoja de consejos proporciona ejemplos de cómo los niños de diferentes edades pueden responder al trauma. | Tipsheet |
| Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disabilities | Joan Blaska's book "Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disablities and Illness," 2nd edition is an invaluable resource for parents and educators. A must read for individuals wanting to help children learn about disabilites and illnesses through young children's literature. | Website |
| Vaccine Information Statements | Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). | Website |
| What is Challenging Behavior | Challenging behavior is categorized as either externalizing or internalizing behaviors. Both externalizing and internalizing behaviors can present challenges when the behaviors interfere with the child’s learning or the learning of peers. | Tipsheet |
| Why Don't They Like Me? A Look at Bullying | This info module explores the basics of bullying behavior and provides practical tips for prevention and intervention. | Info Module |
| Why Kids Need to Move, Touch and Experience to Learn | When students use their bodies in the learning process, it can have a big effect, even if it seems silly or unconnected to the learning goal at hand. For example, this resource shares how researchers have found that when students use their bodies while doing mathematical storytelling, it changes the way they think about math. "We understand language in a richer, fuller way if we can connect it to the actions we perform," said Sian Beilock, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. | Website |
| Wilderness Inquiry (WI) | Wilderness Inquiry is a non- profit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor fun for people of all abilities and walks of life. The outdoor activities are in Minnesota and Wisconsin. | Website |
| Your Child: Development and Behavior Resources | The University of Michigan Your Child site has a links of information regarding children with special health needs. The site has information regarding heart disease and asthma/lung conditions. The site also contains information on immunizations, injury prevention, nutrition and CPR/First Aid to name a few. | Website |
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