Resources
Below you'll find some easy to access resources organized by topic.
TA in 5
TA in 5 is a series of short videos, made by EQuIPD, to provide quick information that is directly related to your work. (in 5 minutes, or less!)
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Boxes, Boxes, Boxes: amazing things to do Elevator Doors: Have you ever considered the
with boxes in early childhood spaces! the wonder and possibility within elevators?
with boxes in early childhood spaces! the wonder and possibility within elevators?
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Teacher Made Materials: Ideas, tips, and tricks Snowy Weather: The magic of snow days
when it comes to relevant teacher made materials. and young children.
when it comes to relevant teacher made materials. and young children.
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Paying yourself: For Family Child Care Homes; Feedback: What it means, why it's important,
A simple explanation of how to pay yourself. and how it shows up in teaching practices.
A simple explanation of how to pay yourself. and how it shows up in teaching practices.
The Who, What, Why and How of the Model Work Standards: What are the Model Work Standards, and how do we use them to make working in early childhood programs a better place to work?
RESOURCES
These resources may or may not offer webinars or training credit, but they are relevant to the specific needs and interests of working in early childhood programs.
Resources are listed by topic area, with a description of the resource on the left and the button for each site is on the right.
RESOURCES ABOUT LEADERSHIP, POLICY, SYSTEMS, & ADVOCACY
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CAYL: Creating Agents of Change
CAYL's mission is to organize, equip, and empower people to create change on behalf of children. Their site houses previous webinars as well as upcoming opportunities that focus on equitable change in early childhood practices. |
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BUILD Initiative: Helping ECE Leaders Build More Equitable ECE Systems
Check out BUILD's website, with access to previous webinars, upcoming opportunities, blogs, and policy reports. Topics here all focus on advocacy, equity, health, community, family engagement and quality improvement in early childhood education. |
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North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals
The Institute's mission is to promote a comprehensive professional development system that links education and compensation. Their site has tons of resources, information about salary scales, and other relevant issues in ECE professional development. |
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North Carolina Early Education Coalition
The Coalition is the only statewide advocacy coalition dedicated to promoting high quality, accessible and affordable child care in North Carolina. Their website offers advocacy tools, upcoming events, and previous webinars and sessions directly related to the work of early childhood educators. |
RESOURCES ABOUT CURRICULUM & TEACHING PRACTICE
Farm to ECE: Activities You Can Use Today
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Conscious Disciplines Resources for Families & Early Educators:
Conscious Discipline is a well-known philosophy that focuses on behavior guidance through the lens of love, responsivity, and community. Tons of resources, webinars, activities and printables can be found here. |
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Tips for Infant and Toddler Teachers/Caregivers
Check out this tip sheet from "Too Small to Fail" with tons of other great resource links at the end of the document. |
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Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledging Positive Behaviors
Check out this tip sheet from EQuIPD with a plan for supporting positive behaviors with floral arrangements! |
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Safe Breathing/Star Breathing
A Conscious Discipline resource to teach star breathing, a tried and proven method that supports self-regulation. Includes video examples. |
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Flower Basket to Vase
An idea to embed acknowledgement and reinforcement of children’s pro-social behaviors during daily classroom activities. |
Be Active Kids
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A program for family child care homes & center based programs interested in improving and maintaining the health of young children through appropriate physical activity and nutrition. On this website there are special areas for trainers, childcare providers, teachers, parents, and other community members.
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