denotes lesson appropriate for school-age practitioners
K1 Child Growth and Development
INFANTS AND TODDLERS
- What Does Brain Research Tell Us about Infant Care (K1C1) CDA 2
- Toddlers:
Terrible or Terrific? (K1C1) CDA 3
GENERAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- Understanding and Supporting Children's Physical and Cognitive Development* (K1C1) CDA 6 SAPC2
- Understanding and Supporting Children's Language and Social/Emotional Development* (K1C1) CDA 6 SAPC3
- See as a Child, Feel as a Child (K1C1) CDA 3
- Biting and Sharing (K1C1) CDA 3
*Part of Home-Based Caregivers Orientation - Home-based caregivers should follow instructions link for ordering as three-part Orientation series.
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K2 The Environment, Curriculum and Content
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
- Secrets for Preventing Problem Behaviors (K2C1) CDA 3
- Let's Talk... Discipline (K2C1) CDA 3
- Behavior is Contagious (K2C1) CDA 3
- When is Behavior OK or Not OK? (K2C1) CDA 3
- Dealing with Anger — The Children's and Yours (K2C1) CDA 3 SAPC3
SUPPORTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
- How to Work With Active Children (K2C1) CDA 3
- Avoid Behavior Problems — Teach Self-Control (K2C2) CDA 3
- Problem Solving with Children (K2C1) CDA 3
PROGRAM PLANNING
- New Ways to Plan Activities (K2C2) CDA 7 SAPC2
- Active Kids are Learning Kids (K2C1) CDA 2
CURRICULUM PLANNING
- Childcare... for Mixed Ages (K2C1) CDA 2
- The Ins and Outs of Good Circle Times (K2C1) CDA 2
PLAN FOR TRANSITIONS
- Active Times -- Quiet Times: Making Transitions Easier (K2C1) CDA 5
- Improving Transition Times (K2C2) CDA 1
CHILD CENTERED LEARNING
- Easy Ways to Boost Kids' Brain Power (K2C1) CDA 2
- Sparking Kids' Curiosity (K2C2) CDA 2
EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
- Changing Spaces (K2C2) CDA 1
PLAY TYPES AND FACILITATION
- The Art and Science of Playing with Young Children (K2C1) CDA 3
- Fighting Children's Obesity Through Active Play
- How to Turn Good Play into GREAT Play (K2C2) CDA 2
- Is Block Play Really Important? (K2C1) CDA 2
- Taking a New Look at Dramatic Play (K2C1) CDA 3
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND LITERACY SKILLS
- Learning to Read before Six? (K2C1) CDA 2
- Believe it or Not...You Can Be a Storyteller (K2C1) CDA 2
ART & MUSIC
- How to Make and Use Puppets (K2C1) CDA 5
- Using Art Materials (K2C1) CDA 5
- Art Appreciation 101 for Young Children (K2C1) CDA 2
- Music for the Non-Musical (K2C1) CDA 5
MATH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- Activities for Learning Math: Numbers, Colors, and Shapes (K2C1) CDA 2
- Math for Every Age (K2C1) CDA 2
SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- Exciting Backyard Science Activities (K2C1) CDA 2 SAPC2
- Science for Young Thinkers (K2C1) CDA 2 SAPC2
EXPLORING MATH AND SCIENCE IN ACTION
- Junk Makes Great Learning Material (K2C1) CDA 5 SAPC2
- Summertime Care (K2C1) CDA 5
- Pets in childcare (K2C1) CDA 5
- Working with Wood -- Kids Can Do It (K2C1) CDA 5 SAPC2
SOCIAL STUDIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN
- I want! I want! I want!: Building Good Consumers (K2C1) CDA 2
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K3 Families in Society
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
- Let's Celebrate! (K3C1) CDA 5 SAPC4
PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS
- Secrets of How to Get Parents Involved (K3C1) CDA 4 SAPC4
PARENT/FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
- Parents: Friends or Foes? (K3C1) CDA4 SAPC4
- How to Get Parents on Your Team (K3C2) CDA 4 SAPC4
K4 Child Assessment
HELPING CHILDREN SUCCEED
- What Children Need to Know to Start School (K4C1) CDA 6
- Improving and Using Your Observation Skills (K4C1) CDA 7
K5 Communication
TALKING WITH CHILDREN
- Communicating with Children (K5C1) CDA 3
K6 Professionalism and Leadership
FAMILY CHILDARE: ORIENTATION (for family childcare providers)
- Family Childcare...It's a Business* (K6C1) CDA 6
*Part of Home-Based Caregivers Orientation - home-based caregivers should follow instructions link for ordering as three-part Orientation series.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
- How to Take the Stress Out of Caregiving (K6C1) CDA 6 SAPC6
K7 Health, Safety and Nutrition
KIDS AND FOOD
- Eating Times: The Ups and Downs (K7C1) CDA 1
- Snack Time: It's More than Juice and Crackers (K7C1) CDA 1 SAPC1
- Obese Kids: They Are What They Eat (K7C2) CDA 1 SAPC1
OUTDOOR PLAY
- The Ups and Downs of Outdoor Play (K7C1) CDA 1
- Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe (K7C1) CDA 1 SAPC1
KEYSTONE COLOR ME HEALTHY
K9
New Staff Orientation REFRESHER (Center-Based)
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