Out-of-school (OST) time staff have a unique opportunity to impact the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills of school-age children. This module features interactive experiences, resource handouts, and videos to help staff prepare to facilitate STEM experiences to meet the interests and developmental levels of youth and provide STEM learning for youth and staff. This module is part of the twenty Click2Science skills designed to help frontline staff facilitate STEM experiences. (2 hours)
El personal de OST y los voluntarios pueden apoyar intencionalmente la fase de pruebas y repetición de pruebas de las experiencias de ciencia e ingeniería para nutrir esta habilidad en los jóvenes de hoy. Las personas que se sienten cómodas con las pruebas y la repetición de pruebas están en mejores condiciones de conseguir trabajo que requiere habilidades de STEM del siglo 21 (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas). Aprenda los conceptos básicos sobre las pruebas durante una experiencia de investigación y vea ejemplos de pruebas de entornos de OST. Pruebe una experiencia de STEM simple que el personal pueda utilizar para introducir la idea de probar variables de ensayo con los niños. (2 hours)
El personal y los voluntarios de tiempo fuera del horario escolar (OST) tienen la oportunidad única de impactar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas de los niños. Esta lección es parte de las veinte habilidades de Click2Science diseñadas para ayudar al personal de primera línea a facilitar experiencias de STEM. Esta lección cuenta con experiencias interactivas y folletos para la selección de actividades de STEM para satisfacer los intereses y niveles de desarrollo de la juventud, proporcionando oportunidades de aprendizaje STEM para los jóvenes y el personal, y para la búsqueda de recursos para las actividades. (2 hours)
Out-of-school time (OST) staff and volunteers have a unique opportunity to impact the science, technology, engineering, and math skills of children. This lesson is part of the twenty Click2Science skills designed to help frontline staff facilitate STEM experiences. This lesson features interactive experiences and handouts for selecting STEM activities to meet the interests and developmental levels of youth, providing STEM learning opportunities for youth and staff, and finding activity resources. (2 hours)
Out-of-school time leaders can have a unique impact on the science, technology, engineering, and math skills of school-age children. This lesson is one of 20 Click2Science lessons designed to help frontline staff facilitate STEM experiences. Through both basic and “stretch” experiences, handouts, and videos learners will gain new strategies for sparking children’s interests and maintaining their participation in STEM investigations. (2 hours)
Esta lección se enfoca en lo que usted puede hacer para construir relaciones positivas con todos los niños - incluso los que le desafían. (2 hours)
Los momentos especiales deberían ocurrir más a menudo que la celebración de los cumpleaños de los niños o cuando alcanzan los hitos del desarrollo. Esta lección le ayudará a descubrir cómo crear momentos especiales con sus bebés y niños pequeños todos los días. Aprenda cómo convertir el cambio de pañales y otras tareas de rutina en los momentos especiales que se comparten con cada niño. (2 horas)
Special moments should occur more often than celebrating children’s birthdays or when developmental milestones are reached. This lesson will help you discover how to create special moments with infants and toddlers every day. Learn how to turn diaper changing and other routine tasks into special moments that you share with each child. (2 hours)
Cuidado Infantil Familiar: Experiencias Atractivas para Habilidades Mixtas presenta estrategias específicas para ayudar al plan del proveedor de cuidado infantil familiar y facilitar experiencias emocionantes para un grupo de niños que tienen una amplia gama de intereses y habilidades. El módulo incluye instrucciones para actividades específicas en una variedad de centros de aprendizaje en el típico hogar familiar de cuidado infantil. (2 horas)
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This lesson explores curriculum development for early childhood programs. Identify factors to consider when selecting activities, lessons, and resources for young children. Learn strategies for effectively implementing curriculum to support children’s learning and skill development. (2 hours)
This lesson explores what it means to implement Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) in programs and in teaching. Learn about what factors to consider when determining which activities, lessons, and materials are appropriate for a group and for the children in the group. (2 hours)
Early intervention (EI) consists of services and supports designed to help children who have a developmental delay or special need, and their families. Related service providers and families collaborate to implement EI services in existing routines and across infant and toddler environments. This lesson focuses on developing a tool kit for support of infants and toddlers who receive early intervention services. (2 hours)
Help children become backyard scientists using outdoor activities for children, and learn activities for gardening with children. In this lesson, discover the top five plants for children, create a nature explorer’s kit, and help children learn about insects and the advantages of composting. (2 hours)
Mixed-age groupings expand learning opportunities for children of differing developmental skills and stages. Adults in mixed-age child care programs can learn more about the children in their care, and can support learning in intentional ways, through observation of multiage interactions. Explore advantages, challenges, and unique concerns of working with mixed-age groups. (2 hours)
This module presents specific strategies to help the family child care provider plan and facilitate exciting experiences for a group of children who have a wide range of interests and abilities. The module includes instructions for specific activities in a variety of learning areas in the typical family child care home. (2 hours)
Blocks are the most versatile play material in the family child care home. This module provides practical guidelines and strategies for the home provider to support block play across stages of development. View demonstrations and evaluate resources for make-your-own blocks, and discover ways to communicate with families about the importance of block play. (2 hours)
Learn ways to provide activities, how to physically arrange, and how to equip your family child care early learning program to support the growth and development of children of mixed ages. (2 hours)
A family child care early learning program that supports the growth and development of infants and toddlers needs nurturing caregivers, a healthy and safe environment, good relationships between family and caregiver, and appropriate activities to offer good quality care. This takes planning and knowledge of the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Find ways to enhance your family child care environment and build quality relationships with the infants and toddlers in your care. (2 hours)
A family child care early learning program that supports the growth and development of preschoolers needs nurturing caregivers, a healthy and safe environment, good relationships between family and caregiver, and appropriate activities to offer good quality care. This takes planning and knowledge of the growth and development of preschoolers. Find ways to enhance your family child care environment and build quality relationships with the preschoolers you care for. (2 hours)
Do you wonder about wonder? This lesson presents strategies family child care professionals can use to support inquiry-based learning and play in their homes as they care for children of mixed ages and abilities. Video and print examples highlight exploratory play possibilities from fellow providers. Strategies for “wonder-welcoming” language, equipment, schedules, and experiences are included. (2 hours)
Inquiry is about observing, experimenting, questioning and expressing unique ideas--exactly the skills artists, storytellers, inventers, and engineers use. The world is FILLED with objects that grab a child’s attention. Learn how those found objects can be catalysts to investigations and experimentation in a learning space. This lesson is filled with examples, strategies, and helpful curriculum tools to support an educator as they weave found objects experiences into the daily learning routine. (2 hours)
Learn why a child’s development can be a key factor in understanding why children bite or are not willing to share. Included are strategies on how to handle several types of biting situations and how to discuss a biting incident with parents. Discover ways to help children learn to take turns and solve problems that involve sharing. (2 hours)
This lesson takes a developmental look at children from infants through preschoolers and the need for varied levels of activity at different ages. Complete a rating scale to rate and compare your level of activity and temperament with those of the children in their care. Learn to assess how well your program meets the needs of active children and how to adapt your program for active children. (2 hours)
This lesson explores the importance of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in order to promote healthy habits in children. Research indicates that 25% of children do not get MVPA during their regular day. For happier, healthier, and stronger children, plus to maintain healthy body weight, discover ways to encourage children to get moving, and be physically active. This lesson reflects the goals and practices of the “I Am Moving, I Am Learning” (IMIL) approach. (2 hours)
This lesson explores the importance of outdoor time and outdoor play in order to promote healthy habits in children. Research shows that children today spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation. For happier, healthier, and stronger children, plus to maintain healthy body weight, discover ways to encourage them to get outside, get moving, and connect with the natural world. This lesson reflects the goals and practices of the “I Am Moving, I Am Learning” (IMIL) project. (1 hours)
High quality inclusion programming supports the education and care of children with disabilities alongside their typically-developing peers. Yet many educators feel that they are not equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for understanding and implementing inclusion practices for the children they care for. What does inclusion mean in an early childhood setting? Begin the inclusion conversation today. Explore the meaning and awareness needed to promote high quality inclusion practices. (2 hours)
This lesson examines the benefits of incorporating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in out-of-school time (OST) programs. What is meant by STEM as related to work with school age youth? How can STEM-rich learning opportunities be provided in after school programs? Are practitioners nervous about providing STEM activities? This lesson provides ideas and strategies to assist providers in using inquiry-based and experiential learning in OST programs. (2 hours)
Daily routines are the most important times of day for infants and toddlers. Feeding, diapering, and preparation for sleep are one-to-one times that provide ideal opportunities to build and maintain individual relationships with children. This lesson focuses on how to use daily routines to enhance children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. Self-assessments are included to guide learners to evaluate current routine practices and if needed, to make plans for quality improvements. (2 hours)
Play is a powerful experience for young children because children’s learning happens through their play explorations. This lesson focuses on how infants and toddlers play, the types and stages of play, and what adults can do to enhance children’s play. Guided self-assessments are included to evaluate play materials, the play space, and the adult’s role in play with young children. (2 hours)
