Course Details

Enter the Joyful World of Children

Course ID 72848

Appelbaum Training Institute

(800) 232-4453

Description

This book features 8 important concepts for all child care providers. Learn about the different discoveries and theories from people such as Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, and Jean Piaget. In addition child care providers will learn about activities geared towards infants and toddlers, two year olds, and preschoolers and kindergartners. Another concept covered is 17 steps to foster self-esteem. Methods to care for ill children, how to handle children and medication, and preventing health problem will also be discussed. Child care providers will learn about the power of praise in positive interactions with children versus criticism.

8.00 Hours

Course Level

Formal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

Appelbaum Training Institute
Formal Approved

(2 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (2 Hours)
Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development (2 Hours)
Principles of child development and learning (4 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Goals and Objectives

understand:
-developmental stages of children
-age appropriate activities for children
-positive guidance and discipline of children
-fostering children's self-esteem
-health and safety practices in the care of children
-positive interactions with children
-preventing S.I.D.S. and Shaken Baby Syndrome
-detection and reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.