This module focuses on understanding social-emotional development and the importance of relationships. Explore how social-emotional skills develop and strategies to support its growth. This module introduces evidence-based practices for use with infants and toddlers suggested by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for of Early Learning (CSEFEL). (2 hours)
This lesson focuses on forming and sustaining relationships with children and families. Relationships play a critical role in social-emotional development beginning in infancy. You will consider ways to build positive, nurturing, responsive and dependable relationships with the young children in your care. This module introduces evidence-based practices for use with infants and toddlers suggested by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for of Early Learning (CSEFEL). (2 hours)
This lesson explores a number of concerns in working with young children, including sharing, tantrums, biting, waiting, making transitions, picky eaters, and others. Each concern is presented from both the child’s and adult’s perspective, taking into consideration what is developmentally appropriate for the children involved. Hearing the child’s perspective may help caregivers evaluate and gain valuable insight into what it feels like to be a child, and to find solutions that work for the children in care. (2 hours)
This lesson explores service learning for school age children and youth. Learn what service learning is and how it differs from community service. How can you implement service learning in your school age environment? Discover a variety of usable ideas for service learning activities to use with the children and youth in your care. (2 hours)
This lesson focuses on how children’s brains develop and demonstrates why it is important to invest in the early years. The information presented in this lesson was developed at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University and Ready Nation, a business partnership for early childhood and economic success, and is used with permission. (2 hours)
Children’s toilet skill development begins with adults who understand and recognize the signs that tell them children are ready to learn to use the toilet. Supporting children’s development to learn to use the toilet involves the child, family, and early care and education (ECE) professional working together to guide the child in a sensitive and responsive way. (2 hours)
A child experiences many transitions while in child care – not just moving from one activity to another, but also moving into and out of groups and programs. This lesson looks at the different transitions a child may experience such as enrolling in a new child care program, moving to a new room in an existing child care program or leaving a program. Learn how practitioners can support children during these transitions. (1 hour)
Toddlers are at a very special time of life. Their minds, bodies, and emotions go through many changes from the ages of 12 to 36 months. Toddlers understand the world in a very different way than adults and older children do. When you know what to expect and what not to expect of the toddlers in your care, it can help you become a better child care practitioner. (2 hours)
