Birth to Three: Developmentally Appropriate Practices

This course provides an in-depth exploration of developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age three. Participants will learn about the critical stages of early childhood development and the importance of creating nurturing, responsive environments that support the holistic growth of infants and toddlers. The course covers key topics such as brain development, social-emotional learning, and the role of play in early learning. Educators and caregivers will gain practical strategies for fostering secure attachments, promoting language and cognitive skills, and recognizing the unique needs of each child. (2 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
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1. Babies and Toddlers
2. Developmentally Appropriate Practices
3. Creating Developmentally Appropriate Spaces
4. Age-Appropriate and Stimulating Toys
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
6. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Importance of Relationship-Based Care
2. Principles of Relationship-Based Care
3. Primary Caregiving
4. Continuity of Care
5. Small Group Care
6. Individualized Care
7. Culturally Responsive Care
8. Inclusive Care
9. Chapter 2 Review Questions
1. Designing Infant and Toddler Learning Environments
2. Safe and Comfortable Spaces
3. Creating a Safe Indoor Environment
4. Arranging the Indoor Learning Environment
5. Designing a Successful Indoor Learning Space
6. Privacy Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
7. Chapter 3 Discussion
8. Strategizing Storage and Display in Learning Spaces
9. Creating a Home Away from Home
10. Inclusive and Adaptive Learning Environments
11. Fostering Independence
12. Strategies for Organization
13. Engaging, Organized, and Inclusive Learning Environment
14. Chapter 3 Review Questions
15. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Outdoor Learning Environment
2. Creating an Enriched Outdoor Learning Environment
3. Providing a Safe Outdoor Environment
4. Safe and Developmentally Supportive Outdoor Environment
5. Engagement and Learning in an Outdoor Learning Environment
6. Open-Ended Outdoor Activities
7. Chapter 4 Review Questions
8. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. Supporting Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
2. Sensory Play Ideas for Infants
3. Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers
4. Chapter 5 Review Questions
5. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Inclusion
2. Cultivating Inclusivity
3. Chapter 6 Review Questions
4. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. End of Course Reflection
2. Course Completion
3. End of Course Quiz
4. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$19.00
2 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Infant and Toddler