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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Read Alouds for Kids: Babies to Grade 3 | A collection of resources related to reading aloud to children, including lists of suggested books for each age. In addition you'll find videos and resources on related topics like sharing wordless picture books, reading aloud to build comprehension, getting the most out of nonfiction reading time, and using mental imagery while reading. | Website |
| Groundbreaking Book Explains the Beginning of Math Concepts for Infants and Toddlers | The Erikson Institute "sat down with Mary Hynes-Berry, one of the authors of the new book, Precursor Math Concepts: The Wonder of Mathematical Worlds with Infants and Toddlers. This book extends professional knowledge for mathematics teaching to teachers who work with the very youngest learners. We know that children’s brains develop connections faster in the first five years than at any other time in their lives. This book helps us think about how to support children ages 0-3 to explore the mathematics in their world right from the start." | Website |
| Growing Physical Skills Through Outdoor Learning and Play | "Preschoolers need plenty of time to play and explore in outdoor spaces. Outdoor play boosts children’s health and wellness and supports their learning and development across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains. This episode explains how the outdoors provide a wonderful environment for growing preschoolers’ physical skills, including fine and gross motor. Hear a special conversation with guest experts about things adults may find challenging while outside, such as supporting children in full-body, potentially “risky” play. Learn strategies for moving past some of these challenges to support all children’s access to outdoor play environments. Outdoor play is for everyone!" From Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowlege Center ECLKC | Website |
| Guidebook for Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years | This is a facilitator and viewer guidebook for Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years. This is a film created by Debbie LeeKeenan • John Nimmo • Filiz Efe McKinney | Document |
| Guidelines for Use of Deep Pressure and Weighted Items in Early Childhood Programs | This info module gives an overview of deep touch pressure and the use of weighted item. Deep touch pressure is a form of tactile sensory input which has a relaxing, calming and organizing effect on the nervous system. It can be provided through firm holding, hugging, squeezing and the use of weighted items. Deep touch pressure can be beneficial to individuals with high levels of anxiety or with heightened arousal levels. | Info Module |
| Habilidades de Comunicación para Bebés y Niños Pequeños: La Construcción de Relaciones (Infant and Toddler Communication Skills: Building Relationships) | Esta hoja de consejos explora la importancia de las relaciones para apoyar el desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación en bebés y niños pequeños. This tip sheet explores the importance of relationships in supporting infant and toddler development of communication skills. | Tipsheet |
| Hands On As We Grow | Resources to Find Lots of Activities for Kids | Website |
| Handspeak | Sign language resources and extracurricular ASL (American Sign Language) materials for language+culture enthusiasts, ASL students and learners, instructors and teachers, interpreters, homeschoolers, parents and professionals for practice or self-study. | Website |
| Hasbro Children's Foundation | Hasbro Children's Foundation supports the development and/or expansion of innovative programs for disadvantaged children throughout the US. The Foundation also supports the development of fully accessible playgrounds. Information on funding is available on the website. | Website |
| Head Start Center for Inclusion | The Head Start Center on Inclusion is taking the most current research in including children with disabilities, as well as the current research on professional development/knowledge utilization, and moving it into everyday practice. To help make this possible they have developed a website that is dedicated to addressing existing barriers to effective inclusion. The site includes a variety of current resources to support teachers, professional development providers, and families, including video segments that illustrate evidence-based practices. | Website |
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