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How do you take advantage of the summer months to train your staff? This 6-minute video provides strategies on being prepared for your Grow journey by making sure you plan and have your essentials. See Sample PD Calendar: preventchildabusenj.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EVmg_L8vPPtKg3euPl7ZrtgBFDEzN9mULr4VlXEqmbLrwQ?e=ICyce3

Check out the pre-recorded webinar "Fostering a Sense of Belonging Within Our Classrooms by Connecting with Families": grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/fostering-belonging

In this video, Amanda Sloan discusses the leadership qualities teachers can reflect upon in thinking about their classrooms. www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/dap/guidelines grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/fdap grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/play-and-brain-development_1-hour grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/caring-staff-child-relationships grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/intentional-teaching-for-...

In this episode, Maria Hagon discusses Psychological Safety in the workplace and reflects on her own experiences as examples. Listen to the end for a surprise QR code!

Do you have children in your care who kick? Bite? Whine? While this topic and strategies for it would ideally be discussed over a training session (or several), here are some strategies to consider to begin implementing in your infant, toddler, or preschool classroom. Some strategies include: Regulating and Co-regulating, Facilitating social situations between children, setting up our environme...

In this episode, David Coto and Maria Hagon interview Ms. Brenda of Musically Mindful to discuss the ways music aids development across all domains.

In this bonus episode, Ms. Brenda shares 2 songs that infant/toddler/preschool teachers can sing in their classrooms with kids today.

In this Video, we share some ways we can engage in sensory play to stimulate learning in early ed padlet: padlet.com/vnacha/using-sensory-play-to-support-development-fp11gaky9bdus98k

Hear tips on creating a schedule for your infant/toddler classroom based on ITERS guidelines. See our Intentional Care Course: grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/intentional-care

Images from the Field: Parent Engagement in Program Spaces

Learn how to complete the strengthening families self assessment in this video. Resources: -SF "Cheat Sheet": drive.google.com/file/d/1ZLfqyQRIX5XYe71EXJPVoR9mEB0BU7SJ/view SF for programs: cssp.org/our-work/projects/self-assessments-for-programs/ SF Action Plan: cssp.org/resource/strengthening-families-action-plan-for-program-improvement-word/ More resources: cssp.org/our-work/project/strength...

Rethink the ways you reach out to families and consider the reasons why family engagement efforts may be lower than you'd like. In this episode, TAS David Coto talks about marketing and outreach efforts to families as being akin to a restaurant making an impact on potential patrons.

Learn tips based in the ECERS-3 tool on how to create a preschool schedule. Intentional teaching for Preschool: grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/intentional-teaching-for-preschool

Learn tips to make transitions in your Early Childhood Education Classroom move smoother. Intentional Teaching for Preschool: grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/intentional-teaching-for-preschool Intentional Care for Infants and Toddlers: grow-nj-kids.teachable.com/p/intentional-care

How to Make a Teachable Account

FAQ What are the steps to wash my hands according to the ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and FCCERS-3 tools?

FAQ How do I build relationships with the children in my care

FAQ What are some things I need to keep in mind when arranging my care space?

FAQ How do I prepare for the new school year?

FAQ What is free play in a preschool classroom?

FAQ What are open-ended questions?

FAQ How do I get preschool students interested in book readings?

FAQ How do I talk to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers about math beyond counting?

FAQ Will I spoil that baby by picking them up?

FAQ Product Vs Process Art: Why is my art ECERS/ITERS score so low?

Grow NJ Kids Jennifer Quincey Interview: Reflecting on Professional Development

Digna Santos - CQI webinar interview

What is Quality?

GNJK Newsletter - Interview with Dr. Zeynep Isik-Ercan