Caring for Preschoolers In the Early Learning Setting

Caring for Preschoolers in the Early Learning Setting

This course offers key insights into preschoolers’ development, highlighting the importance of recognizing their multifaceted growth—how they think, feel, move, interact, and learn. It underscores the educator’s role in fostering young children’s natural curiosity, which drives them to discover the world around them through their senses. Participants will gain an understanding of developmental milestones and characteristics specific to preschoolers, equipping them with the ability to anticipate the child’s needs and actions. This knowledge enables the creation of an environment that is not only safe but also stimulating and supportive, fostering the child’s natural curiosity and love for learning. (15 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
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Independent Assignment - Learning Log
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Understanding Child Development
  FREE PREVIEW
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. Cognitive Development in Preschoolers
4. Cognitive Milestones
5. Developing Executive Functions
6. Possible Developmental Concerns
7. Making Accommodations
8. Play and Cognitive Development in Preschoolers
9. Activities to Support Cognitive Development
10. Chapter 2 Review Questions
11. Chapter 2 Discussion
1. Physical Development in Preschoolers
2. Physical Milestones in Preschoolers
3. Influences on Physical Growth and Development
4. Integrating Physical Activity
5. Promoting Sensory Discovery
6. The Importance of Outdoor Physical Activity
7. Chapter 3 Review Questions
8. Chapter 3 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 4 Review Questions
6. Chapter 4 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 5 Review Questions
7. Chapter 5 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 6 Review Questions
7. Chapter 6 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 7 Review Questions
11. Chapter 7 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 8 Review Questions
9. Chapter 8 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 9 Review Questions
12. Chapter 9 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 10 Review Questions
7. Chapter 10 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 11 Open-Ended Question
1. Stages of Math Development in Preschoolers
2. Mathematical Milestones
3. Hands-On Math Activities
4. Chapter 12 Review Questions
5. Chapter 12 Open-Ended Question
1. Creativity in Preschoolers
2. Nurturing Creative Experiences in Preschoolers
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 13 Review Questions
8. Chapter 13 Open-Ended Question
1. Understanding Typical Behaviors in Preschoolers
2. Understanding Why Children Engage in Challenging Behavior
3. Guiding Children to Manage Their Behaviors
4. The Importance of Schedules and Routines in Preschool
5. Addressing the Diverse Needs of All Children in Preschool
6. Chapter 14 Review Questions
7. Chapter 14 Discussion
1. Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
2. Professional Behaviors
3. Growth and Professional Excellence
4. Cultivating Personal Wellness
5. Chapter 15 Review Questions
1. Resources for Educators
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Independent Action Plan
4. Course Completion
5. End of Course Quiz
6. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$125.00
15 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Preschool