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New York State 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call, text or chat 988 if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.
Talking about Race
Environmental Supports
Play and the Learning Environment
Infant Toddler Environmental Checklist (ITERS)
Child Care Exchange: Article "Designing the Family Child Care Environment"
View PDF: Brain Building Tips for Early Childhood Environments
Community Playthings: Preparing the Early Childhood Learning Environment
Head Start ECLKC: Learning Environments
NAEYC: Building Environments that Encourage Positive Behavior
Challenging Behaviors
ChildCare Education Institute: How to Deal with Challenging Behaviors in Preschool
NAEYC: Guidance and Challenging Behaviors
Tips for Responding to Challenging Behavior
Head Start ECLKC: Understanding and Managing Children's Behaviors
Head Start ECLKC: Responding to Persistent Challenging Behavior in Preschool
KAPLAN Learning Center: How to Address Challenging Behaviors Using High-Quality Guidance Policies
Early Advantage: What Can We Do to Help with Our Child’s Challenging Behavior?
Head Start ECLKC: Biting Tipsheet
Zero To Three: Helping Young Children Channel Their Aggression
Child Mind Institute: Agression
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules
California MAP to Inclusion & Belonging
Making Access Possible
Addressing the Unique Needs of Children and Adults with Disabilities and Their Families
Mindfulness
Mindfulness activities for kids
Stay Safe Procedures in Early Childhood Programs
The Office of Head Start National Center for Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety has issued guidance to support caregivers as they plan for safety drills, questions from children, and procedures for their programs.
Infant Toddler Resource Guide
This Resource Guide offers a host of materials to support the development and implementation of policies and practices for high-quality care for infants and toddlers.
Child Care Technical Assistance Network
Talk Read Sing- Tips for Infants
Social-Emotional Tips for Caregivers and Families of Young Children
The quality of each child’s relationships with familiar adults—especially their
parents—sets the foundation for social and emotional health. Learn more with these resources!
NAEYC- Promoting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Health
Head Start, Early Childhood Knowledge and Learning Center- Social Emotional Learning
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
Feeding Infants in the CACFP
Infant caregivers can use this USDA guide to support infant feeding routines.
Mindfulness Links
Mindfulness: a state of active, open attention to the present, observing one’s own thoughts and feelings without judgment
Equipment, Curriculum and Materials
Looking to enhance your program? Utilize these resources.
Community Playthings Fun Projects & Activities
FROGSTREET EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM