South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative

Reading Rockets: Early Literacy

Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Early literacy. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/podcasts/earlylit/

This site has several 15 minute videos on early literacy by experts in the field.

Reading Rockets: Phonemic Awareness

Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Phonemic awareness: Watch and learn. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/3407/

This page contains a video about phonemic awareness that shows one-on-one tutoring to help with a struggling reader

Reading Rockets: Dyslexia

Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Dyslexia. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/dyslexia

This site has several videos on dyslexia, including experiences shared by successful people in the society who have overcome this disability.

Oregon Reading First Program William Walker Story

Oregon Reading First Program. (n.d.). William Walker story. Retrieved from http://oregonreadingfirst.uoregon.edu/videos/william_walker_story.mp4

Learn about how William Walker Elementary has been implementing the components of the Schoolwide Reading Model in this fifteen and a half minute documentary

The Literacy Center Education Network

Literacy Center Education Network. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.literacycenter.net/

This site has free, professionally-designed, web-interactive educational materials that introduce print, shapes and writing to preschool-age children

Concept of Universal Design for Learning

National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2011). The concept of UDL. Retrieved from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl/conceptofudl

View the video to learn about the concept of Universal Design for Learning, which provides principles for curriculum development to give all individuals equal opportunities to learn

Early Literacy: Birth to Six

Multnomah County Library. (n.d.). Early literacy: Birth to six. Retrieved from https://multcolib.org/birthtosix

This website gives an overview of early literacy with information on six early literacy skills and brain development in babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Beyond Pinocchio: Puppets as Teaching Tools in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms

Salmon, M. D. & Sainato D. M. (2005). Beyond Pinocchio: Puppets as teaching tools in inclusive early childhood classrooms. Young Exceptional Children, 8(3), 12-19, doi: 10.1177/109625060500800303

This article focuses on the use of puppets as a teaching tool for enhancing child interest and engagement in preschool learning activities and routines. A brief summary of the evidence base for puppets as effective teaching tools is also presented. 

The Importance of Play, A Conversation with Dr. Alison Gopnik

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2010). News from the field: A conversation with Alison Gopnik. Teaching Young Children 3(2), 26-27. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/TYC_V3N2_Gopnik.pdf

This is a brief article with psychologist Dr. Gopnik highlighting the philosophy that engaged, responsive teaching and play are fundamental to developmentally appropriate practice

Tools of the Mind: Focus on Self-Regulation

Tools of the Mind. (n.d.). Focus on self-regulation. Retrieved from http://www.toolsofthemind.org/learn/resources/self-regulation-and-executive-function/

This website outlines a curriculum based on the work of Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky. The focus of this curriculum is self-regulation through intentional play

National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature

National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. (n.d.). Children's art activities. Retrieved from http://nccil.org/experience/artactivities/index.htm

This is an art museum that displays art work from children’s literature. The activities page presents art activities that is specific to an artist and a book.

Resources for Early Childhood

Resources for Early Childhood. (2010). Retrieved from http://rec.ohiorc.org/

This website offers a selection of quality online resources organized by subject area: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. There are book recommendations, family connection resources, articles on best practice, and activity and lesson ideas.

Science of Cooking

Exploratorium. (n.d.). Science of cooking. Retrieved from http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html

The activity under each food has several activities that is appropriate for early childhood setting.

Keeping Children with Special Needs Safe in the Home

Safe Kids. (n.d.). Keeping children with special needs safe in the home. Retrieved from http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/special-needs/

Safe Kids and the MetLife Foundation have partnered to present safety videos highlighting precautions to take in the home to help prevent injuries to children with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities

Oral Health for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. (2006). Oral health for families of children with special health care needs. Retrieved from http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/CR-006832.pdf

This booklet addresses issues related to oral health care for children with disabilities

Childhood Obesity: Early Intervention Strategies

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (n.d.). Childhood obesity: Early intervention strategies. Retrieved from http://www.jackstreet.com/jackstreet/WMBKnaeyc.Henchy.cfm

This 10-minute podcast provides a discussion of the role of early care and education providers in improving the nutrition of young children

Parent’s Resource Guide: For South Carolina Families with Children with Special Healthcare Needs

Family Connection South Carolina. (2012). Parent's resource guide: For South Carolina families with children with special healthcare needs. Retrieved from http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/uploads/1/7/2/7/17273542/parents_resource_guide.pdf

This is a very comprehensive resource guide for families with children with special healthcare needs.

Family Connection SC: Project Breathe Easy

Family Connection South Carolina. (n.d.). Project breathe easy. Retrieved from http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/uploads/1/7/2/7/17273542/project_breathe_easy-eng.pdf

Project Breathe Easy is an award-winning program that provides emotional and informational support to parents who have children with asthma. The primary goal is to provide parent-to-parent support and to empower the parent to be the child's best advocate

Strengthening Families: A Guidebook for Early Childhood Programs, Revised 2nd Edition

Center for the Study of Social Policy. (2007). Strengthening families: A guidebook for early childhood programs, revised 2nd edition. Retrieved from http://www.cssp.org/reform/strengthening-families/resources/body/SF_Guidebook_2nd_Ed.pdf

This document describes a new framework for preventing child abuse and neglect, including a section for working with families of children with special needs

Causes of Feeding Problems

Early Intervention Support. (2012). Causes of feeding problems. Retrieved from http://www.earlyinterventionsupport.com/parentingtips/feeding/causes-feeding-problems.aspx

This webpage describes reasons infants and toddlers may have feeding difficulties