CSEFEL Module 1 Handout 1.3: Building Relationships and Creating Supportive Environments
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. (2003). Module 1 Handout 1.3: Building relationships and creating supportive environments. Retrieved from http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/modules-archive/module1/handouts/3.pdf
This handout offers sentence starters for providing children with positive feedback and encouragement.
Woods, J. & McCormick, K. (2002). Toward an integration of child- and family-centered practices in the assessment of preschool children: Welcoming families. Young Exceptional Children, 5(3), 2-11, doi: 10.1177/109625060200500301
Strategies for integrating child- and family-centered practices with different components of the assessment process are shared in this article.
What Can CCDF Learn from the Research on Children's Health and Safety in Child Care?
The Urban Institute. (2003). What can CCDF learn from the research on children's health and safety in child care? Retrieved from http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/synthesis_brief_1.pdf
This brief highlights recent research that can inform lead agencies as they consider ways to support systems that influence children's health and safety
Young in Art: A Developmental Look at Child Art
Art Junction. (2006). Young in art: A developmental look at child art. Retrieved from http://www.artjunction.org/young_in_art.pdf
This document details the four stages of artistic development in children (scribbling, pre-symbolism, symbolism, and realism) with descriptions of each stage and art samples
Math and Science in Preschool: Policies and Practice
Brenneman, K., Stevenson-Boyd, J., & Frede, E. (2009). Math and science in preschool: Policies and practices. National Institute for Early Education Research Policy Brief 19. Retrieved from http://nieer.org/resources/policybriefs/20.pdf
This policy brief from NIEER addresses the development of science and mathematics in preschoolers, critical issues in this field, and recommendations for policy
CSEFEL Preschool Module 3a: Individualized Interventions: Determining the Meaning of Behavior
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. (2010). Preschool Module 3a: Individualized interventions: Determining the meaning of behavior. Retrieved from http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/training_preschool.html#mod3a
The module contains PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, and videos. This module could be presented as a full-day workshop, but could also be split up into different chunks depending on the class topic
Measuring Experiences for Young Children
Copley, J., Glass, K., Nix, L., Faseler, A., De Jesus, M., & Tanksley, S. (2004). Measuring experiences for young children. Teaching Children Mathematics, February 2004. Retrieved from http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/eecd/domains of child development/mathematics/measurementarticle.pdf
Read this article for examples of developmentally appropriate measurement activities that showcase children's natural curiosity for measurement, alongside their developing understanding of the measurement process.
Early Math: How Children Learn About Numbers
Scholastic. (2013). Early math: How children learn about numbers. Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/early-math-how-children-learn-about-numbers
This article provides examples on how to help children be sensitive to numbers and explore groupings in natural situations
Illuminations: Resource for Teaching Math
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (n.d.). Patterns that grow. Retrieved from http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U103
This website provides five lessons for a math unit on growing patterns, using calculators, interactive shape tools, hundreds charts, multiplication charts, and more to explore patterns in a different mathematical contexts
Clements, D. (2000). Translating lessons from research Into mathematics classrooms: Mathematics and special needs students. Perspectives, 26(3), 31-33. Retrieved from http://investigations.terc.edu/library/bookpapers/translating_lessons.cfm
The article uses research findings to inform best practices for teaching mathematics to special needs students. Scroll down for a list of recommendations for classroom practice
KidsHealth. (n.d.). Your child's checkups. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/medical/checkups.html
This tool provides guidelines for what to expect at health and wellness check-ups from newborn to five years old.#http://Your Child's Checkups
KidsHealth. (n.d.). Your child's checkups. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/medical/checkups.html
This tool provides guidelines for what to expect at health and wellness check-ups from newborn to five years old.
California Childcare Health Program. (2009). Illness sheets. Retrieved from http://ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/topics.htm
This website provides handouts on a variety of childcare health topics, including many communicable diseases, from the California Childcare Health Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Child nutrition programs. Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/child-nutrition-programs
This website provides links to nutrition programs the USDA Food and Nutrition Service offers to provide healthy food to children, such as Farm to School and the School Breakfast Program
KidsHealth. (2013). First aid & safety. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/
Use this website to learn many first-aid and safety tips for young children at home and in the outdoors.
CSEFEL Preschool Module 3b: Individualized Interventions: Developing a Behavior Support Plan
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. (2010). Preschool module 3b: Individualized interventions: Developing a behavior support plan. Retrieved from http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/training_preschool.html#mod3b
The module contains PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, and videos. This module could be presented as a full-day workshop, but could also be split up into different chunks depending on the class topic
California Childcare Health Program. (2001). Child abuse prevention. Retrieved from http://ucsfchildcarehealth.org/pdfs/healthandsafety/childaben081803_adr.pdf
This handout defines child abuse and lists indicators of behavioral and/or physical abuse
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Food groups. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/
Select a food group and learn about its health benefits, as well as the recommended proportions.#http://USDA Food Groups
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Food groups. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/
Select a food group and learn about its health benefits, as well as the recommended proportions.
Three Approaches from Europe: Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia
Edwards, C. (2002). Three Approaches from Europe: Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia. University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=famconfacpub
This article provides a brief comparative introduction to the Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia curriculums, and highlights several key areas of similarity and contrast
The Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum for Ages 3-5
The Creative Curriculum. (2005). The Creative Curriculum developmental continuum for ages 3-5. Retrieved from http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/CreativeCurriculumContinuum.pdf
This guide outlines the typical development of preschool-age children by describing the steps that children usually take as they achieve each of the 50 objectives. The Forerunner level for each objective describes three sequential developmental steps for children who have not already reached Step 1
