Successful Solutions Professional Development

Implementing Small Groups

Preparing the Group

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Worksheet

Creating Structure

Worksheet (Open-Ended Question)

Assignment

Topic 1 Completion

Topic 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Description

Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)

Social and Emotional Defined

Self-Awareness

Self-Management and Social Awareness

Relationship Skills

Responsible Decision-Making

Love is Not Enough

Individual Differences

Culture and Self-Concept

Discussion Topic

Social Emotional Development

Social/Emotional Milestones in Preschoolers 3 Years

Social/Emotional Milestones in Preschoolers 4 Years

Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development

Meeting the Emotional Needs of Preschoolers

Preschool Social Development

Preschool

Development of Emotions

Identify and Express Emotions (Open-Ended Question)

Let's Talk More About Emotions

Learning to Regulate Emotions

Discussion Topic

Tuning into Children’s Emotions

Thoughts, Feelings and Actions

Self-Regulation Skills (Open-Ended Question)

Assignment

Topic 2 Completion

Topic 2 Quiz

Topic 3 Description

Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)

Factors and Influences

Positive Behavior Model

Factors that Affect Young Children’s Behavior

Discussion Topic

Environmental Factors

Factors and Influences

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

Social Behavior (Open-Ended Question)

Social Behavior

Winning Ways to Talk to Children

Talking with Children (Open-Ended Question)

Communication Strategies

Respectful Teacher-Child Relationships

Teaching and Personal Beliefs

Creating an Environment of Positive Interactions

Common Guidance Styles

Discussion Topic

Personal Beliefs (Open-Ended Question)

Communication and Interactions

Off-Track Behavior

What the Child Needs

Mistaken Behavior

Explain Mistaken Behavior (Open-Ended Question)

Causes of Behavioral Issues

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

Rewards and Stickers

Assignment

Topic 3 Completion

Topic 3 Quiz

Topic 4 Description

Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)

What is Positive Reinforcement?

Positive Reinforcement Tips

Methods of Reinforcement

Discussion Topic

Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom

Promoting Desired Behavior (Open-Ended Question)

Positive Reinforcement

Managing Mistaken Behavior

Working through Mistaken Behaviors

Discussion Topic

Age Appropriate Child Guidance

Examples of Positive Reinforcement

Difference Between Reinforcement and Bribes

Positive Reinforcement

Scenarios (Open-Ended Question)

What is Redirection?

Redirecting Behavior

Scenarios (Open-Ended Question)

Assignment

Topic 4 Completion

Topic 4 Quiz

Topic 5 Description

Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)

Emotional Development

Learning to Regulate Emotions

Helping Children Learn to Accept Feelings

Emotions

Regulating Emotions

Supporting Through Distress

Redirect

Self-Calming Techniques for Children

Regulating Emotions

Yoga is about Self-Regulation

What is Yoga?

Breathing Exercises

Breathing Techniques

Yoga Poses

Body Awareness and Safety

Discussion Topic

Yoga in the Classroom (Open-Ended Question)

Yoga with Children

Schedule Calming Activities

Discussion Topic

Assignment Supporting with Transitions

Assignment

Topic 5 Completion

Topic 5 Quiz

Course Description

Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question)

Deaf Culture and Community

Myth vs. Fact #1

Myth vs. Fact #2

Myth vs. Fact #3

Myth vs. Fact #4

Myth vs. Fact #5

Cultural Influences on Language

Cultural Norms

Protecting Deaf Culture

Deaf Culture Quiz

Assignment 1

Basic Signs

Hand Shapes

Hand Shapes

Facial Expressions and Body Language

Facial Expressions

Discussion Topic

Facial Expressions and Body Language Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

Signed Alphabet

Alphabet Check-In

Numbers

Numbers Check-In

Color Signs

Colors Check-In

Days of the Week

Days of the Week Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

Family Signs

Family Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

Food Signs

Food Signs Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

Animal Signs

Animal Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

Feeling Signs

Feelings Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

School Signs

School Signs Check-In (Open-Ended Question to be Reviewed by a Trainer)

Discussion Topic

Assignment 2

Where to Begin When Teaching Signs

Discussion Topic

Signs by Age

Basic Signs for Babies and Toddlers

Recommended Signs for Babies and Toddlers

Infant and Toddler Communication

Benefits of Signing with Young Children

Discussion Topic

Older Children Signs

Classroom Management

Management of the Classroom with ASL (No Sound)

Discussion Topic

Make it Fun!

ASL Games (No Sound)

In the Classroom

Assignment 3

Topic 6 Completion

Topic 6 Quiz

Topic 7 Description

Basics of Bullying Pre-Assessment

What is Bullying?

Types of Bullying

When and Where Does Bullying Occur?

What Makes a Bully?

Identifying Bullying

Discussion Topic

Worksheet

Bullying and Childhood Development

Bullying or Development? (Open-Ended Question)

Gender and Bullying

Observation is the Key

Positive Supports for Bullies

Discussion Topic

Positive Supports for Bullies 3-5 Years

Reflection (Open-Ended Question)

Positive Supports for Victims of Bullying

Bullying Prevention, Identification, & Support

Worksheet

Lesson Plan: Friendship Charades

Worksheet: Friendship Charades

Assignment

Handout

Topic 7 Completion

Topic 7 Quiz

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