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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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| "Just Breathe" Helps Kids Deal with Emotions | "Just Breathe" is a short film that can be used to help children deal with emotions. Emotional responses are hard to navigate at any age. Figuring out how and what you are physically feeling is particularly challenging when you're feeling things like rage, sadness, disgust, and confusion for the first time. Sometimes, though, the best thing to do is just breathe. | Website |
| *NEW* Positive Friendship Connections For Children With Special Needs | Describe the importance of educator-family relationships in supporting children with special needs and building connections. Recognize social and emotional milestones and collect strategies to help children develop and maintain friendships in early childhood.Knowledge and Competency Framework Area(s) -II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development (8 Hours)III: Relationships with Families (2 Hours)CDA Content Area(s) -Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development (8 hours)Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (2 Hours)Level 1 - ExploresNew Navigation ToolsThis self-study does not have audio available at this time.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. | Course |
| *NEW* The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children | Examine the impact of parental incarceration on early childhood development, focusing on emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral effects. Explore changes in family dynamics, caregiver challenges, financial strain, and children's trauma responses. Apply trauma-informed care strategies to build resilience, support stability, and reduce negative outcomes.The content of this self-study was written by Kamyala Howard, MSW, LICSW in partnership with CICC with funds provided by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) 80x3 - Resilient from the Start.Knowledge and Competency Framework AreasI: Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)III: Relationships with Families (2 Hours)IX: Trauma Informed Care (6 Hours)CDA Content AreasContent Area III: Positive ways to support children’ social and emotional development (6 Hours)Content Area IV: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families (2 Hours)Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (2 Hours)Level 2 – ImplementsNew 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.Thanks to a generous grant from Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 we are able to offer 10 hours of training credit for this self-study FREE OF CHARGE! For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register 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.Let's Begin! Self-Study Course Units: | 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 Routines That Will Strengthen a Parent-Child Relationship | We all crave those close moments with our children that melt our hearts. Connection is as essential to us as it is to our children. When our relationship is strong, it's also sweet, so we receive as much as we give. That's what makes parenting worth all the sacrifices. Researchers remind us that we need five positive interactions to each negative interaction to keep a relationship healthy. Here are ten that don't add time to your day, but do add connection. | Website |
| 14 Multicultural Children’s Books About Spunky Princesses | These multicultural children’s books about spunky princesses challenge princess, gender and racial stereotypes and will empower girls to just be who they are meant to be. | Website |
| 15 Fun and Safe Infant Activities | "In childcare, providing infants with age-appropriate activities plays a crucial role in their development. Engaging infants in stimulating activities isn't just about keeping them occupied; it's about sparking their curiosity, supporting their motor skills, and fostering their emotional and social growth. From sensory play to storytime, each activity is a stepping stone in a child's developmental journey.In this article, we'll explore a variety of activities that not only enrich infants' daily experiences but also offer you, as caregivers, the tools to support their holistic development with confidence and creativity."Source: Brightwheel Blog | Website |
| 4 S's of Attachment | From DANIEL J. SIEGEL, M.D. AND TINA PAYNE BRYSON, Ph.D: Children who form secure attachments with their caregivers lead happier and more fulfilling lives. These bonds are formed when parents respond to the needs of their children by providing the Four S’s. Here is a great " refrigerator sheet." | Document |
| 5 Music and Movement Activities for Babies and Toddlers | Read, Talk, Sing! Music is a part of family life in every culture. Simple lullabies have been sung to babies since the beginning of time. Health Partners Pediatrician, Elizabeth J. Placzek, explains that singing a familiar song can help form a special bond between parent and child. | Website |
| 5 Picture Books That Encourage Creativity in Kindergarten | From Edutopia:Paired with fun activities, these picture books help build skills like fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality. | Website |
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