Identify the types of sun rays and their benefits to young children and the earth.
Discover the benefits of sun rays for young children and the earth. Learn about the different types of sun rays and their positive effects. Find appropriate activities and practices to engage children of different ages in understanding and appreciating the sun.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify the types of barriers children's with disabilities/special needs face and ways to adapt curriculum to fit those needs.
- Identify types of abuse, by identifying signs of abuse and neglect
- Identify the signs of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Identify strategies for the child care provider that will promote successful child development. Identify strategies for working with children with special needs
- Identify common interaction strategies to help promote a positive classroom environment for young children.
- Define resilience and identify ways it helps young children overcome toxic stressors.
- Define active play in the early childhood classroom and describe its benefits for young children.
- Identify the stages of second language development in young children and how to partner with families.
- Identify the importance of math instruction with young children.
- Demonstrate understanding of the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure in infants and young children.
- Identify the most common sources of stress for young children.
- Identify different learning styles of young children
- Identify different types of play in children ages 2 to 5.
- Identify the nutritional needs of children aged four and above.
- Give examples of strategies that reduce stress in infants and young children.
- Identify causes of obesity in children.
- Demonstrate Understanding of Meal Planning for young children.
- Distinguish how to adapt arts and crafts for younger children and children with different abilities.
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