OLBrightFromtheStart2hrLINK

This online training is a brief overview and will cover several parts related to self care in early childhood.  Some of the things that will be reviewed and discussed are as follows: defining self-care, determining stressors, developing community based and individual strategies, the ARC Framework, benefits of promoting self care in children and determining best way to implement.

1.3 Encourages children's development of social and emotional skills
1.3 b. Considers temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
1.3 d. Creates an environment and daily schedule that encourages trust and social interaction with other children and adults
1.3 g. Provides opportunities for children to help, to make choices, and to do things for themselves
1.3 i. Recognizes when children show self-discipline and self-control
1.3 j. Finds ways to help children feel successful, identify and pursue interests, and develop a sense of personal identity
1.3 k. Uses empathy to help children recognize and understand their emotions
1.3 n. Helps children build upon their strengths and work on their challenges
1.3 o. Models cooperative work and critical thinking skills to help children problem-solve and resolve conflict
1.4 Helps children achieve self-regulation and develop coping skills
1.4 b. Provides opportunities for children to make meaningful choices
1.4 d. Encourages children to increase independence with self-help skills (i.e., eating, toileting, dressing)
1.4 e. Creates an environment and provides strategies that help children:
-Manage strong emotions and calm themselves
- Focus their attention to remain actively engaged with activities and materials
- Read the signals of the environment to learn how to respond appropriately
- Cope with fear, anger, and frustration
- Use language to share their needs
- Consider the needs of others
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies
1.4 g. Recognizes that a child’s ability to exercise self-regulation and control over his/her body functions, emotions,and behavior emerges over time as a developmental process
1.5 Encourages the development of self-help skills to promote independence
1.5 a. Understands the importance of promoting healthy living habits such as hand-washing, toothbrushing, positive toileting practices, and healthy eating
4.1 Develops and models genuine, supportive relationships
4.1 f. Practices and models responsive, consistent, encouraging, and nurturing interactions that build positive relationships
4.1 j. Responds and adapts to each child, accommodating his/her temperament, personality, strengths, interests, and development pattern
4.1 k. Encourages children’s independence
4.2 Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning, and is responsive to the needs of all children
4.2 b. Designs schedules that are predictable but flexible
5.5 Understands the importance of good nutrition and food safety to support healthy growth in children and families
5.5 a. Promotes and models healthy nutritional practices

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