CHILD CARE SUPPORT NETWORK Child Guidance Trainings (Page 2)
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Volume 5, No. 9 Training & Certificate
Strategies for Successfully Navigating Transitions
Transitions often present some of the most difficult and stressful moments in an early childhood classroom. When devising transition strategies, it's important for teachers to try to see things from children's point of view. This training shows how.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Learning Environment & Curriculum
Volume 5, No. 9 Answer Key
Volume 6, No. 2 Training & Certificate
Respect and Manners
There truly is magic in manners. Words like "please" and "thank you" cause people around us to feel respected and appreciated. It is incumbent upon child care professionals to pass this magic onto the children in their care. This training shows how.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Social & Emotional Development; Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 6, No. 2 Answer Key
Volume 6, No. 7 Training & Certificate
Effect of Artificial Substances on Behavior
A child's behavior is affected by many factors. Much less known is the effect that certain foods can have on children's behavior. While there are other substances that can impact behavior or cause adverse physical effects, the principle additives addressed in this training are artificial food colorings and so-called "bad" sugars.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Health, Safety & Nutrition
Volume 6, No. 7 Answer Key
Volume 6, No. 10 Training & Certificate
Disciplining Children at Different Ages
There are as many ideas about how to discipline children as there are teachers and parents. However, it is always important to match the disciplinary approach to the child's age. Children will respond to certain methods more readily at certain developmental stages than others. The training presents both general observations, and specific recommendations for the classroom.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 6, No. 10 Answer Key
Volume 7, No. 1 Training & Certificate
The Role of Observation & Documentation
Observing and documenting children's behavior and how they learn takes time and practice. However, the effort is worth it as it's much better to understand children and why they behave the way they do, than it is to serve as "toddler police," focusing mainly on fixing behaviors.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Observation & Assessment
Volume 7, No. 1 Answer Key
Volume 7, No. 3 Training & Certificate
Setting & Adhering to Rules
Rules, if age and developmentally appropriate, can help manage behavior in positive, acceptable ways. Explain the rules and your expectations, and never assume.
Age Group: Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 7, No. 3 Answer Key
Volume 7, No. 8 Training & Certificate
The Using Rewards Effectively
Children must learn that although everyone enjoys being rewarded for good behavior, they are not always going to be rewarded for everything they do in the real world. This training shows how to use discretion to give rewards when warranted, but to not overdo it.
Age Group: Toddler, Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 7, No. 8 Answer Key
Volume 7, No. 12 Training & Certificate
Bullying Behavior: Stopping it before it Gets Worse
If children who bully succeed in achieving their goals, the bullying behavior is likely to continue. It is up to early childhood professionals to supervise and intervene, teaching children how to address their wants and needs in positive ways.
Age Group: Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions; Child Growth & Development
Volume 7, No. 12 Answer Key
Volume 8, No. 1 Training & Certificate
Supervising Preschoolers Effectively
When supervising young children, it is essential to monitor what is happening on a continual basis so that you can instantly intervene to protect their health and safety. However, effective supervision is about more than just watching children – it is about using techniques that promote effective supervision practices and create caring, and yet safe environments.
Age Group: Preschool
Core Knowledge Area: Health & Safety
Volume 8, No. 1 Answer Key
Volume 8, No. 9 Training & Certificate
Working with Strong-willed Children
Strong-willed kids can be quite a handful – high energy, challenging, and persistent. Even the most dedicated teacher or parent can feel pushed to the limit. This training explains how teachers can protect a strong-willed child's positive qualities while at the same time encouraging their cooperation.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 8, No. 9 Answer Key
Volume 8, No. 12 Training & Certificate
Biting & Hitting: Addressing Troubling Behavior
This training delves into the incidence of biting behaviors; discusses reasons why children bite and hit at different ages; and it presents strategies when biting and hitting occurs.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 8, No. 12 Answer Key
Volume 9, No. 5 Training & Certificate
Handling Challenging Behaviors
When children understand what is expected and are provided with the opportunity and support to engage in appropriate behaviors, they are more likely to choose to act in a positive manner, thus reducing the likelihood of using challenging behaviors.
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 9, No. 5 Answer Key
Volume 9, No. 7 Training & Certificate
The Importance of Personality Preferences
Children are most comfortable when they can use their learning preferences. Even though they can learn to operate outside of their preferences, it takes more effort, which can hamper their learning. As a result, it is vital for teachers to better understand children's temperament and personality styles early on.
Age Group: Preschool, School-age
Core Knowledge Area: Guidance, Discipline, Interactions
Volume 9, No. 7 Answer Key