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Resources: STARS ID Numbers

10/17/2018

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​Click here to go to the MERIT website and apply for a STARS ID number now.
​Click here to find your STARS ID number if you have one, but forgot it.
How do I register for a STARS ID Number? PDF format
If you need  help with obtaining your STARS ID number, contact MERIT.

MERIT's phone:  1-866-482-4325 and choose option 5
EMAIL MERIT:  [email protected]
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Resources: Infant Care

10/17/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​
  • Developmental Milestones for Baby by the March of Dimes 
  • About baby development and developmental milestones by Raising Children Australia 
  • Infants (0-1 year of age) Developmental Milestones by the Centers for Disease Control ​​
  • Five Essential Tummy Time Moves, How to do Tummy Time Video, ​Pathways.org
  • Active Movement Tummy Time, Rolling and Crawling ​
  • Video: High Contrast Books for Tummy Time
  • Video: Tummy Time, GoGo Babies
  • Setting Up a Sensory Environment for Infants and Toddlers, by Jacalyn Post, Mary Hohmann, and Ann S. Epstein, PhD
  • Bilingual Infant and Toddler Environments, Center for Early Care and Education
  • Essential Elements of Quality Infant-Toddler Programs, by Charlyn Harper-Browne, PhD and Helen Raikes, PhD​
  • Environment: Explore on the floor!​,  Scholastic Inc
  • Head Start has webinars on a variety of infant/toddler care topics, found at:  https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/upcoming-events ​
The resource links provided in our website are provided solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating other useful information on the Internet. When you click on these links you will leave our website and will be redirected to another website. These websites are not under the control of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.  Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is not responsible for the content of linked third party websites. We are not affiliated with these third parties nor do we endorse or guarantee their products, services, website content, etc. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the linked websites. We suggest that you always verify the information obtained from linked websites before acting upon this information. 
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Resources: Diversity

10/10/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​
  • NAEYC Anti-Discrimination Statement
  • Resource list and books on diversity. Dept. of Early Learning
  • List of Recommended Resource Books
  • Video: Inclusion in Education​​​​
  • Video: A Look at Race Relations through a Child's Eyes, CNN 
  • Video: Special Needs: Embracing Diversity , YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
  • ​Video: Let’s Talk Diversity and Inclusion, Courtney Tritch, TEDxFortWayne
  • Video: Culture, Diversity, and Equity. ECE CompSAT 
  • Inoculating Our Children Against Racism​
  • A Framework for Understanding the Causes of Racial Inequalities in 21st Century America by the Aspen Institute​
  • Why culture matters for  children’s development  and wellbeing. The KidsMatter Early Childhood, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing​
  • Guide to Promoting Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs. Delaware Health and Social Services
  • How Kids Learn Resilience. The Atlantic, Paul Tough, June 2016 Issue
  • PBS Cultural Awareness Activities
  • Colorin Colorado​
  • ​​Including Children with Autism in Afterschool Settings​, by Boston Children's Museum Lisa Jo Rudy Tim Porter
  • Resources for Addressing Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Your Classroom, National Education Association
  • Anti-Bias Education Learning About Holidays & Fairness, Slide Show. 14 February 2014 
  • Anti-Bias Education Articles. Teaching for Change
  • Video: Cultural and linguistic diversity: Case study. Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (4.39 minutes)
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Resources: Healthy Practices

10/10/2018

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  • ​CDC's Infectious Disease National Centers
  • National Foundation for Infectious Diseases​
  •  Talk to your health consultant or your local health department in your state if you have questions about a particular illness. Each state has information, here is the website for Washington State Dept. of Health website: Illness and Disease for specific information​​​
  • ​​Dental Care: Educational Materials, Delta Dental of Washington​
  • ​American Dental Association thanks Surgeon General for fluoridation support 
  • Caring for Our Children, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Health and Safety Checklist for Early Care and Education Programs: Based on Caring for Our Children National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Video​: Fulfilling the Promise: Promoting Children's Healthy Development: Paul Dworkin at TEDxBushnellPark​
  • Hand washing posters, CDC
  • Hand Washing Tips
  • ​Video: Glitter Germ Activity Teaching Children about Germs
  • ​Video: Hand Washing Songs: A 20 Second Scrub-A-Dub
  • ​Sheet Music for "A 20-Second Scrub-a-Dub" by Kim Lytton (Lyrics for the Song in the Video)
  • Certificate of Immunization (CIS) form from the Washington Department of Health ​
  • Immunizations, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
  • Public Health Resources: State or Territorial Health Departments, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • CDC's Infectious Disease National Centers
  • Because I Care, I Wash My Hands - Curriculum Resources from College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences​
  • Diaper-Changing Steps for Childcare Settings, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
  • ​Diaper Changing Procedures Poster
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
  • The Flu & You, CDC​
  • Routine Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
  • Cleaning Up Body Fluid
  • Guidelines for Sanitizing and Disinfecting, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
  • Selecting an Appropriate Sanitize 
  • Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting With Bleach for Early Care and Education Facilities 
  • Different states have different rules about disinfecting solutions, water temperatures, and the use of dishwashers. 
  • Check your state child care licensing regulations to learn more.
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Resources: Curriculum and Learning Environments

10/10/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​​
  1. Video: Reggio Emilia Approach, ABC Playcenter 
  2. Creating Inclusive environments for Young Children, By Amy Watson, ECE ARC Coordinator, Charter Oak College, Hartford 
  3. Articles for Families on Nature and the Outdoors, NAEYC
  4. Avoiding Gender Stereotypes, By Barbara Solomon from Parents Magazine
  5. Integrating Music, Drama, and Dance Helps Children Explore and Learn, Teaching Young Children, VOL. 9 NO. 4, Jennifer Cooper​
  6. Literacy-Rich Environments, By: The Access Center,  Colorín Colorado
  7. The Universal Design of Early Education, Moving Forward for All Children, Beyond the Journal Young Children on the Web, NAEYC, September 2006
  8. Video: Extending children's ideas (video 1 of 4): Intentional teaching, The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) 
  9. Video: Group learning (video 4 of 4): Intentional teaching, The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) 
  10. Outdoors Become Classroom for Many Preschoolers, By Erin O'Hearn, Wednesday, May 11, 2016
  11. Maximizing Outdoor Play: Moving Interest Centers Outdoors, By Nancy P. Alexande, Excelligence Learning Corporation
  12. Creating Indoor Environments for Young Children, By Francis Wardle, Ph.D., Excelligence Learning Corporation
  13. Video: Making Room for Play: The Preschool Room Plan, Environments
  14. Making, Tinkering, and The Toy Store Project, NAEYC​
  15. Moving Right Along...Planning Transitions to Prevent Challenging Behavior, Mary Louise Hemmeter, Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Kathleen M.  Artman, and Kiersten  A. Kinder
  16. Planning Smooth Transitions, The University of Montana Rural Institute
  17. Helping Children Make Transitions between Activities, Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, M. M. Ostrosky,  E. Y. Jung, M. L. Hemmeter 
  18. The Power of Purposeful Preschool Environments, Community Playthings
  19. Classroom Environment Videos and Resources, Source: Eastern Connecticut State University, http://www.easternct.edu/cece/classroom-environment/
  20. Avoiding Gender Stereotypes, By Barbara Solomon from Parents Magazine
  21. Video: Making Room for Play: The Preschool Room Plan, Environments
The resource links provided in our website are provided solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating other useful information on the Internet. When you click on these links you will leave our website and will be redirected to another website. These websites are not under the control of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.  Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is not responsible for the content of linked third party websites. We are not affiliated with these third parties nor do we endorse or guarantee their products, services, website content, etc. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the linked websites. We suggest that you always verify the information obtained from linked websites before acting upon this information. 
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Resources: Example Forms

10/9/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​​
  • Sample Health Policy from the Child Care Licensing Guidebook, DEL
  • ​Medication Record
  • ​Medication Authorization Form
  • Family Home Medication Permission Form
  • ​Family Home Medication Log 
  • Sample Disaster/Crisis Plan 
  • Sample Animals on Premises Policy
  • ​Sample Fish Policy
  • DCYF Website: Licensing Forms & Documents for Providers​
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Resources: Healthy Practices

10/9/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​​
  • Because I Care, I Wash My Hands - Curriculum Resources from College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
  • Diaper-Changing Steps for Childcare Settings, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
  • Online Practice course: Do it Right – Serve it Safe – a training program on food safety developed by Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
  • Food Safety is Everybody’s Business, Washington State Food & Beverage Workers’ Manual
  • Health and Nutrition Information for Preschoolers (children 2 through 5 years of age) USDA​
  • Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition 
  • Let’s Move! Child Care 
  • Playworks for every kid​ 
  • 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series​
  • Kid’s Health form Nemour “Kids and Exercise”
  • Dental Care: Educational Materials, Delta Dental of Washington
Regarding recent controversy about fluoride supplements, we recommend that each parent consult with their pediatrician and follow the recommendations according to the individual child's needs.  
There is more information available on the American Dental Association website.
  • ​American Dental Association thanks Surgeon General for fluoridation support
The resource links provided in our website are provided solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating other useful information on the Internet. When you click on these links you will leave our website and will be redirected to another website. These websites are not under the control of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.  Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is not responsible for the content of linked third party websites. We are not affiliated with these third parties nor do we endorse or guarantee their products, services, website content, etc. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the linked websites. We suggest that you always verify the information obtained from linked websites before acting upon this information. 
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Resources: Mission Statements

10/6/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​​
  • Video: Writing Your Family Child Care Mission Statement 
  • NAEYC'S Mission Statement
The resource links provided in our website are provided solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating other useful information on the Internet. When you click on these links you will leave our website and will be redirected to another website. These websites are not under the control of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.  Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is not responsible for the content of linked third party websites. We are not affiliated with these third parties nor do we endorse or guarantee their products, services, website content, etc. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the linked websites. We suggest that you always verify the information obtained from linked websites before acting upon this information. 
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Resources: Preschool

10/5/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​​
  • Preschooler Milestones by the CDC 
  • Typical Developmental Milestones for Preschoolers by Amanda Morin for Understood.org 
  • Preschoolers (3-5 years) by Victoria State Government of Australia 
  • How to play red light - green light, by Deborah Stewart 
  • Parachute play in preschool, by Deborah Stewart 
  • Preschoolers want to show their independence by touching tasting, smelling, and testing things for themselves.  Maria Sonnenberg, For FLORIDA TODAY 
  • Play-based learning can set your child up for success at school and beyond, Posted on February 22, 2018 by Anne-Marie Morrissey, Natalie Robertson and Elizabeth Rouse, Early Childhood Australia Inc.,​​
  • Kindergarten Readiness Tips, DEL
  • Skills Your Child Needs for Kindergarten, By Amanda Morin
  • Transition to Kindergarten: School Readiness, National Center for Learning Disabilities
  • Kindergarten Readiness, Best Beginnings
  • Developing Kindergarten Readiness and Other Large-Scale Assessment Systems: Necessary Considerations in the Assessment of Young Children. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children, Snow, K. 2011. ​
  • The Power of Purposeful Preschool Environments, Community Playthings
  • Classroom Environment Videos and Resources, Source: Eastern Connecticut State University, http://www.easternct.edu/cece/classroom-environment/
  • Avoiding Gender Stereotypes, By Barbara Solomon from Parents Magazine
  • Video: Making Room for Play: The Preschool Room Plan, Environments
The resource links provided in our website are provided solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating other useful information on the Internet. When you click on these links you will leave our website and will be redirected to another website. These websites are not under the control of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.  Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is not responsible for the content of linked third party websites. We are not affiliated with these third parties nor do we endorse or guarantee their products, services, website content, etc. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the linked websites. We suggest that you always verify the information obtained from linked websites before acting upon this information. 
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Resources: Executive Function

10/4/2018

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Below is a list of optional resources for further study: ​​​
  • InBrief - Executive Function - Skills for Life and Learning (Video and Resources), Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
  • Building the Brain’s “Air Traffic Control” System: How Early Experiences Shape the Development of Executive Function, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University  
  • Children's Emotional Development Is Built into the Architecture of Their Brains, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
  • The Timing and Quality of Early Experiences Combine to Shape Brain Architecture, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
  • 5 Myths Surrounding Executive Functions Deficit, QWERTY Education Services, May 23, 2016
  • Meet the executive functions: the key to brains that work like they should, Posted on January 6, 2014, By Mary Kate Gulick, Nebraska Children
  • 5 Common Myths About Executive Functioning Issues, By Amanda Morin, Understood USA LLC
  • ​Executive Functions and Learning, Larry E. Hess, Psy.D.​
The resource links provided in our website are provided solely for your convenience and may assist you in locating other useful information on the Internet. When you click on these links you will leave our website and will be redirected to another website. These websites are not under the control of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.  Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is not responsible for the content of linked third party websites. We are not affiliated with these third parties nor do we endorse or guarantee their products, services, website content, etc. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the linked websites. We suggest that you always verify the information obtained from linked websites before acting upon this information.
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