CDA Unit 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development
This Unit provides an introduction to social-emotional development during the early childhood years. (15 Hours) $60.00
Social and Emotional Development
FREE PREVIEWSelf-Awareness
FREE PREVIEWSelf-Management and Social Awareness
FREE PREVIEWRelationship Skills
FREE PREVIEWResponsible Decision-Making
FREE PREVIEWLove is Not Enough
FREE PREVIEWIndividual Differences
FREE PREVIEWCulture and Self-Concept
FREE PREVIEWDiscussion Topic
FREE PREVIEWTopic 1: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
FREE PREVIEWInfant Emotional Development
Social Emotional Milestones in Infants 2-4 months
Social/Emotional Milestones in Infants 6 months
Social Emotional Milestones in Infants 9 months
Social Emotional Milestones in Infants 12 months
Meeting the Emotional Needs of Infants
Interactions with Infants and Toddlers
Topic 1: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Toddler Emotional Development
Socia Emotional Milestones in Toddlers 18 Months
Social Emotional Milestones in Toddlers 24 Months
Meeting the Emotional Needs of Toddlers
Toddler Social Development
Meeting the Social Needs of Toddlers
Topic 1: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Preschool Emotional Development
Social Emotional Milestones in Preschoolers 3 Years
Social Emotional Milestones in Preschoolers 4 Years
Meeting the Emotional Needs of Preschoolers
Preschool Social Development
Cooperative Play
Topic 1: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Development of Emotions
Worksheet: Identify and Express Emotions
Let's Talk More about Emotions
Learning to Regulate Emotions
Discussion Topic
Tuning into Children’s Emotions
Thoughts Feelings and Actions
Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development
Topic 1: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding
Topic 1 Completion
Topic 1 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 1 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 2
Topic 2: Course Description
Introduction
Topic 2: Pre-Assessment
Positive Behavior Model
You Make a Difference
Factors that Affect Young Children’s Behavior
Discussion Topic
Environmental Factors
Topic 2: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Developing Social Behavior
Positive Social Characteristics
Positive Social Characteristics: Empathy
Positive Social Characteristics: Communication Skills
Positive Social Characteristics: Self-Regulation
Positive Social Characteristics: Following Rules
Ability to Control Environment
Fostering Positive Social Behaviors
Worksheet: Social Behavior
Topic 2: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Winning Ways to Talk to Children
Talking with Children
Communication Strategies
Respectful Teacher-Child Relationships
Teaching and Personal Beliefs
Creating an Environment of Positive Interactions
Worksheet: Personal Beliefs
Topic 2: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Off-Track Behavior
What the Child Needs
Mistaken Behavior
Causes of Behavioral Issues
Worksheet: Explain Mistaken Behavior
Defining Guidance Terms
Definitions of Terms
Guidance Techniques
Prevention: Indirect Guidance
Indirect Guidance - Curriculum
Indirect Guidance - Expectations
Respond to Children’s Positive Behavior
Direct Guidance Techniques
Common Direct Guidance Methods
Discussion Topic
Rewards and Stickers
Topic 2 Completion
Topic 2 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 2 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 3
Topic 3: Course Description
Topic 3: Pre-Assessment
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive Reinforcement Tips
Methods 1: Praise
Method 2: Tangible Reinforcement
Method 3: Token Economy
Method 4: Attention from Adults
Method 5: Special Privileges
Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom
Discussion Topic
Promoting Desired Behavior
Topic 3: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Managing Mistaken Behavior
Working through Mistaken Behaviors
Discussion Topic
Age Appropriate Child Guidance
Examples of Positive Reinforcement
Difference Between Reinforcement and Bribes
Positive Reinforcement
Topic 3: Chapter 2 Scenarios
What is Redirection?
Redirecting Behavior
Using Redirection
Topic 3 Completion
Topic 3 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 3 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 4
Topic 4: Course Description
Topic 4: Pre-Assessment
Supporting Self-Esteem
Health Mind Healthy Body
Nurture a Child’s Self-Concept
Helping Children to Develop Self-Esteem
Discussion Topic
Worksheet: Supporting Self-Esteem
Topic 4: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Low Self-Esteem
High Self-Esteem
Biased Expectations
Improving Self-Esteem
Topic 4: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Helping Children Build Self-Esteem
It's Okay to be Different
Collage of Me
Researching DAP Books
Discussion Topic
Worksheet: Bibliography
Topic 4 Completion
Topic 4 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 4 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 5
Topic 5: Course Description
Topic 5: Pre-Assessment
Regulating Emotions
Supporting Through Distress
Redirect
Self-Calming Techniques for Children
Topic 5: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Yoga is about Self-Regulation
What is Yoga?
Breathing Exercises
Breathing Techniques
Yoga Poses
Body Awareness and Safety
Discussion Topic
Worksheet: Yoga in the Classroom
Topic 5: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Schedule Calming Activities
Discussion Topic
Topic 5: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Topic 5 Completion
Topic 5 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 5 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 6
Topic 6: Course Description
Topic 6: Pre-Assessment
Defining Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety and Development
A Familiar Face
Secondary Attachment
Worksheet: Familiar Caregiver
Temperament and Separation Anxiety
Topic 6: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Factors that Cause Separation Anxiety
Ease Separation Anxiety in Infants
Discussion Topic
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Managing Separation Anxiety
Worksheet: Strategies for Helping Children
Topic 6: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Topic 6 Completion
Topic 6 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 6 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 7
Topic 7: Course Description
Topic 7: Pre-Assessment
What is Anxiety?
What Teacher's Should Know
Anxiety in Kids
Anxiety Defined
Signs of Stress and Anxiety in Children
Worksheet: Severe Anxiety
Instructional Strategies
Children's Books for the Anxious Child
Classroom Activities
Discussion Topic
Topic 7 Completion
Topic 7 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 7 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 8
Topic 8: Course Description
Topic 8: Pre-Assessment
Ezra Jack Keats Biography
Life and Writings of Ezra Jack Keats
Discussion Topic
Self-Expression
Early Self-Expression
Supporting Self-Expression
Discussion Topic
Teaching Appreciation for Diversity
CDA Competency Standard
Topic 8: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Lesson Plan: Snowy Day
Worksheet: The Snowy Day
Lesson Plan: Goggles Template
Worksheet: Goggles Template
Lesson Plan: Pet Food Pouring
Worksheet: Pet Food Pouring
Lesson Plan: Infant Animal Petting
Worksheet: Infant Animal Petting
Topic 8 Completion
Topic 8 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 8 Quiz
Unit 3 Topic 9
Topic 9: Course Description
Topic 9: Pre-Assessment
Essential to the Day
Benefits of Classroom Community
Practicing Circle Time Routines
Following a Schedule
Establishing a Circle Time Routine
Topic 9: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding
Judge the Effectiveness
Discussion Topic
Circle Time Activity Example
Considering Attention Levels: Toddlers
Considering Attention Levels: Two-Year-Olds
Considering Attention Levels: Preschoolers
Considering Attention Levels: Pre-Kindergarten
Topic 9: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding
Observations and Behavior
Prevention of Behavior Problems
Discussion Topic
Circle Time Must be Guided
Presenting your Material
Redirection Accomplished Silently
Topic 9: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding
Real Approaches
Practical Ideas
Topic 9: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding
Lesson Plan Class Bracelets
Worksheet Class Bracelets
Lesson Plan Our Classroom Book
Worksheet Our Classroom Book
Lesson Plan Big Ball, Medium Ball, Small Ball too!
Worksheet Big Ball, Medium Ball, Small Ball too!
Lesson Plan Bear Hunt
Worksheet Bear Hunt
Topic 9 Completion
Topic 9 Reflection
Unit 3 Topic 9 Quiz
Competency Standards Book
Let's Build Your Portfolio
Portfolio Resource Instructions
Assignments
Tab D - RC II Unit 3 Learning Experiences
Tab E - CS III a Developing Children’s Self-Concept
Tab E - RC III Developmentally Appropriate Books
Competency Statement 3
Professional Portfolio Resources
CDA Credential Process Review Test
Unit 3 Review
Unit 3 Feedback Form
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