CDA Unit 8: Birth to 5 - Child Development and Learning (15

CDA Unit 8: Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning
Birth to Five Setting

Coming soon! The CDA Council has announced that the Birth to Five setting will be available starting August 1, 2025. Ask us for more information.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of child development principles and practices for family child care providers. It covers the developmental stages of children from birth through 5 years old, emphasizing the unique needs and characteristics of each age group. Participants will learn effective strategies for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children. The course also addresses the importance of family engagement and cultural competence in providing high-quality care. (15 hours)
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This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Independent Assignment - Learning Log
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Understanding Child Development
2. Child Development Principles
3. Biological Influences
4. Environmental Influences
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
6. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Cognitive Development
2. Brain Research on Cognitive Development
3. Brain Development
4. Cognitive Milestones
5. Developing Executive Functions
6. Possible Developmental Concerns
7. Making Accommodations
8. Play and Cognitive Development
9. Activities to Support Cognitive Development
10. Chapter 2 Review Questions
11. Chapter 2 Discussion
1. Understanding Infant and Toddler Development
2. Child Development Domains
3. Developmental Milestones: Birth to 3 Months
4. Developmental Milestones: 3 Months to 6 Months
5. Developmental Milestones: 6 Months to 9 Months
6. Developmental Milestones: 9 Months to 12 Months
7. Developmental Milestones: 12 Months to 18 Months
8. Developmental Milestones: 18 Months to 24 Months
9. Developmental Milestones: 2 to 3 Years
10. Chapter 3 Review Questions
11. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Physical Development in Preschoolers
2. Physical Milestones in Preschoolers
3. Influences on Physical Growth and Development
4. Understanding Developmental Milestones
5. Integrating Physical Activity
6. Promoting Sensory Discovery
7. The Importance of Outdoor Physical Activity
8. Chapter 4 Review Questions
9. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. Ages and Stages of Developing Emotional Skills
2. Fostering Emotional Development
3. Meeting the Emotional Needs of Preschoolers
4. Modeling Emotional Management
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Creating an Emotionally Safe Environment
2. Teaching Children to Identify Different Emotions
3. Using Social Stories
4. Utilizing Puppets for Emotional Development
5. Harnessing Sensory Experiences
6. Chapter 6 Review Questions
7. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. Social and Emotional Learning in Preschoolers
2. The Significance of Social and Emotional Health
3. Essential Social and Emotional Learning Skills
4. Positive Social and Emotional Climate
5. Books to Support Social and Emotional Learning
6. Chapter 7 Review Questions
7. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Question
1. Children’s Sense of Self
2. The Impact of Early Experiences on Brain Development
3. The Role of Culture in Shaping Our Sense of Self
4. The Importance of Family Participation
5. Promoting a Positive Sense of Self in Preschoolers
6. Cultivating Children’s Sense of Self
7. Fostering Culturally Responsive Experiences
8. Gender Identity Development
9. Curriculum Activities to Promote Gender Identity
10. Chapter 8 Review Questions
11. Chapter 8 Discussion
1. Autonomy in Preschoolers
2. How to Build Autonomy
3. Nurturing Autonomy in the Classroom
4. Respecting Opinions
5. Acknowledge, Name and Recognize Emotions
6. Give Responsibility
7. The Importance of Risk-Taking
8. Chapter 9 Review Questions
9. Chapter 9 Open-Ended Question
1. Communication and Language Development
2. Language and Communication Developmental Milestones
3. Enhancing Communication and Language Development
4. Fostering Communication for Preschoolers
5. Cultivating a Language- and Communication-Rich Classroom
6. Optimizing Language Development
7. The Power of Intentionality
8. Repetition for Reinforcing New Concepts
9. An Inclusive Approach
10. Cultivating Communication Skills Through Media
11. Chapter 10 Review Questions
12. Chapter 10 Open-Ended Question
1. Literacy Development in Preschoolers
2. Fostering Children’s Literacy Development
3. Maximizing Reading Time with Preschoolers
4. Role of Writing in Preschoolers’ Learning and Development
5. Writing Activities for Preschoolers
6. Chapter 11 Review Questions
7. Chapter 11 Open-Ended Question
1. Language and Literacy Learning Environment
2. Print-Rich Early Childhood Environments
3. Print-Rich Environment Strategies
4. Setting up a Literacy Center
5. Ideas for Literacy Center Activities
6. Book Nook or Reading Corner
7. Writing Center
8. Listening Area
9. Chapter 12 Open-Ended Question
1. Stages of Math Development in Preschoolers
2. Mathematical Milestones
3. Hands-On Math Activities
4. Chapter 13 Review Questions
5. Chapter 13 Open-Ended Question
1. Creativity in Young Children
2. Nurturing Creative Experiences in Children
3. Process-Oriented and Product-Oriented Experiences
4. Understanding Product-Oriented Experiences
5. Materials that Foster Creativity in Children
6. Catering to the Creative Needs of All Learners
7. Chapter 14 Review Questions
8. Chapter 14 Open-Ended Question
1. Schedules and Routines
2. Daily Schedule
3. Structuring the Day
4. Interacting During Routines
5. Visual Support in Routines
6. Chapter 15 Review Questions
7. Chapter 15 Open-Ended Question
1. Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
2. Professional Behaviors
3. Growth and Professional Excellence
4. Cultivating Personal Wellness
5. Chapter 16 Review Questions
1. Resources for Educators
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Unit 8 Feedback Form

About this course

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Birth to Five

CDA Unit 8: Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning
Birth to Five Setting

Coming soon! The CDA Council has announced that the Birth to Five setting will be available starting August 1, 2025. Ask us for more information.

Pre-Purchase - Course will be available August 1, 2025 - $60

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Wrapping It Up

About this course