Provider Insider, Summer 2024
July, August, September 2024
Resource Library - ¡Tenemos libros infantiles bilingües!/We have bilingual children's books!
¡Tenemos tantos recursos maravillosos para sus aulas aquí en nuestro CCR&R y nos encantaría compartir ese amor!
¿Necesita hablar con sus hijos sobre golpear, morder u otros comportamientos preescolares apropiados para el desarrollo? Contamos con todo el conjunto de libros de Elizabeth Verdick y Martine Agassi que ofrecen alternativas positivas a comportamientos desafiantes. Los tenemos en formato tablero, en inglés, en español, y un Set con inglés-español en el mismo libro.
Si desea obtener más información sobre cómo sacar libros de nuestra biblioteca de recursos, comuníquese con Eva Fitzsimons. 503 395-5034, efitzsimons@clackesd.org.
We have so many wonderful resources for your classrooms here in our CCR&R and we would love to share that love!
Do you need to talk to your children about hitting, biting, or other developmentally appropriate preschool behaviors? We have the entire suite of books by Elizabeth Verdick and Martine Agassi that offer positive alternatives to challenging behaviors. We have them in board format, in English, in Spanish, and a Set with English-Spanish in the same book.
If you would like more information about checking out books from our resource library, please contact Eva Fitzsimons. 503 395-5034, efitzsimons@clackesd.org.
-submitted by Kelley Lawson
Community Partner Spotlight!
CCSO stands for the Child Care Substitutes of Oregon
Our Mission:
We are committed to providing access to quality child care workers in all regions of our state. By recruiting, hiring, and providing access to culturally and linguistically diverse substitutes, Child Care Substitutes of Oregon is committed to providing the highest-quality child care to the state by empowering child care providers to take care of their personal and professional needs.
Become a CCSO Program!
Could you use extra support at your child care center? Looking for quality early learning substitutes?
We want to help register your program for CCSO support today! If you are an Oregon child care provider, your program may be eligible for up to 50 hours per year of substitute services, at no cost!
Fill out this interest form and CCSO will follow up with you!
Link: https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tbKyXxFNRth7jo
Form is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and Chinese.
Need to contact CCSO?
Phone: 503-751-4045
Email: childcaresubsor@wou.edu
Focus on the Pyramid Model
Our Purpose
In the first five years of life, experiences and relationships stimulate children’s development, creating millions of connections in their brains. Their brains develop connections faster in the first five years than at any other time in their lives. Our hope is that these newsletters will give you tools to help support your child's social and emotional development and prepare your child to enter preschool and Kindergarten ready to learn!
The Pyramid Model
The Pyramid Model is a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of our children. The goal of the Pyramid Model is to create an environment where every child feels good about coming to school. We do this by designing classrooms that promote a child's interest in learning and by building positive relationships among children, families, and staff.
Why do we use Pyramid Model? Click the links below to learn more.
Pyramid Model Quick Tip
Resolving Conflicts: Learning to Be a Problem Solver with Tucker the Turtle
Teaching young children social problem-solving supports them in being able to independently and effectively resolve disagreements with their siblings and peers. You can support your child in learning social problem-solving through modeling solutions and practicing the solutions with your child.
Be a Social Problem Solver with Tucker
Introduce the Tucker the Turtle Story. You can read this story at bedtime or anytime during the day when you usually read a story to your child. What’s important is:
Repetition
Talking about how the characters solved the problems
And practicing when there are opportunities during the day to problem solve
You can practice solving problems with the solution kit cards by:
Choosing one solution card
Asking your child (ren) to guess what the card means
Explain the strategy and talk about examples of when to use it (You can use stuffed animals to act out conflicts and practice choosing a solution)
Repeat for each solution you want to teach
Prioritize the solutions that you want your child to learn first
See the video for a model of how the kit is used.
Link to video
Inclusive Partners Tip of the Month
Did you know...
There are a variety of materials you can add to your space to make it a more inclusive and trauma responsive environment?
When we provide structure and consistency in our environments, we are supporting all children regardless of age or ability. Here are a few ideas that may be helpful.
- Timers: these tools can help adults stick to the routine without constantly checking the clock. They are also a visual support for children to know when one activity ends and when a transition begins. Transitions should feel authentic, respectful, and natural. Access to timers, that can be regulated by children, aid in cooperative play too. Kitchen timers, small hour glasses, and visual timers like the Time Timer help children to see the passage of time, even if they cannot read a clock.
- Placemats or trays: using these tools at the table during meal or activity times helps children to define their own bubble and helps teachers have a clear way of redirecting children back to their own space.
- Adjustable tables: using these tools can provide an alternative to sitting for those children who could benefit from standing during meals or activity times.
- Loop resistance bands: these tools can be placed around chair legs to give busy feet something to do while sitting.
- Flexible seating: providing a variety of seating options can make a big difference. Consider adding armchairs, wobble stools, balance ball chairs, bumpy seats/cushions, Storytime Cushions, or Ergo seats. Providing a diverse assortment of these tools offers children who want to move the option to move and children with anxiety an extra level of comfort.
If you have more questions or want more ideas to enhance your classroom environment, reach out to Inclusive Partners. Call us at 971-673-2286 or email DELC.InclusivePartners@ode.oregon.gov
Did you know….
CANCELED Book Club - Finding Your Way Through Conflict: Strategies for Early Childhood Educators (82534)
Dates: Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30, 630pm-830pm
Cost: $50 (Betty Gray and OFCC scholarships will apply)*
Language: English
Location: Clackamas ESD (in person classes)
ORO information: Set Two, CKCs - DIV, PPLD, PM, ARC: n/a
Trainer: Megan Wurst
Conflict is natural, normal, and deeply human but that doesn't make it comfortable, easy, or simple to fix. We will be using the book "Finding Your Way Through Conflict: Strategies for Early Childhood Educators" to use real-life scenarios to learn how to engage in and resolve conflict productively, improve work relationships, and create a more equitable community
Participants will need to purchase the book for this class, price may be subject to change. This is a 4 part series and participants will need to attend all classes for ORO credit.
*Scholarships will only cover the cost of the training, all participants will have to purchase the book.
JUST ADDED - ¡Todo sobre los bebés!
¡Nueva cohorte española agregada! - Clases online en agosto.
¡Únase a nosotros en 4 clases enfocadas especialmente en bebés y niños pequeños y dictadas en español! Esta es una gran oportunidad para obtener una serie de clases a un precio con descuento y llenar con esfuerzo para obtener CKC como HSN y SN.
Cuándo: 12, 13, 19 y 20 de agosto, de 18 a 21 horas
Dónde: Todas las clases en zoom
Costo: $60 (¡se aplicarán becas Betty Gray y OFCC!)
Información ORO: 9 h. HSN, 3 h. SN
Entrenadora: Gisela Morales
12/8/24 Prácticas seguras para bebés y niños pequeños en interiores, exteriores y un sueño seguro CKC - HSN, Set 2, ARC: IT
13/8/24 Preparación para emergencias para niños en programas de cuidado infantil
CKC - HSN, segundo set, ARC: IT/PS
19/08/24 Ambientes inclusivos y experiencias de aprendizaje para bebés y niños pequeños en programas de cuidado infantil CKC - HSN, Set Two, ARC: IT
20/8/24 Neurodiversidad e inclusión en entornos de la primera infancia 3 horas CKC - SN, conjunto dos, ARC: IT/PS
