Early Literacy and Language Development
Identifying and manipulating individual sounds in words51Blending and segmenting sounds in words41Rhyming words59Letter-sound relationships51Decoding words51Encoding words56Understanding and using new words54Word meanings51Word relationships52Parts of speech54Sentence structure51Using correct grammar50Understanding what is read or heard59Making inferences and predictions52Summarizing and retelling49
Social-Emotional Development
Importance of Positive Relationships59Strategies for Building Positive Relationships59Communication and Active Listening50Cultural Sensitivity and Responsiveness49Understanding Self-Regulation48Strategies for Promoting Self-Regulation52Self-Regulation in Different Contexts50Assessment and Intervention54Components of Social Competence53Promoting Social Interactions50Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation51Social Skills for Diverse Learners51Recognizing and Understanding Emotions56Expressing Emotions Appropriately57Emotional Regulation Strategies58Emotional Literacy in Practice58Physical and Emotional Safety54Classroom Management Strategies50Collaboration with Families and Community59Self-Reflection and Professional Development54
Family and Community Engagement
Definition and Importance of Family and Community Engagement55Types and Models of Family and Community Engagement53Building Relationships with Families and the Community51Supporting Families as Children s First Teachers57Involving Families in Curriculum Planning and Implementation53Creating Home-School Connections59Identifying and Engaging Community Resources52Developing Community-Based Programs and Services54Advocating for Policies and Practices that Support Family and Community Engagement58Assessing the Effectiveness of Family and Community Engagement Efforts44Continuous Improvement and Innovation in Family and Community Engagement51
Play and Learning Environments
What is play?48The benefits of play54How to encourage play50What is a playful learning environment?51How to create a playful learning environment58The benefits of a playful learning environment54How play contributes to physical development57How play contributes to social development51How play contributes to emotional development56How play contributes to cognitive development58
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Creating a Safe Environment55Preventing Accidents and Emergencies50Responding to Emergencies38Promoting Healthy Habits54Working with Parents and the Community58Understanding the Importance of Nutrition51Creating a Healthy Eating Environment55Meeting Children s Nutritional Needs52Addressing Food Allergies and Special Diets51Promoting Healthy Eating Habits58
Exceptional Children and Inclusion
Definition and Characteristics of Exceptional Children55Types of Exceptionalities52Assessment and Identification of Exceptional Children56Principles of Inclusion58Accommodations and Modifications53Collaboration and Communication51IDEA and Other Relevant Laws55Ethical Principles in Working with Exceptional Children50
Technology in Early Childhood Education
Benefits of Technology in Early Childhood Education50Types of Technology Used in Early Childhood Education57Guidelines for Technology Use in Early Childhood Education44Importance of Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education54Developing Computational Thinking Skills in Early Childhood Education55Strategies for Teaching Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking19Benefits of Technology for Individualized Learning38Using Technology to Support Individualized Learning58Challenges and Considerations for Individualized Learning57Importance of Collaboration and Communication in Early Childhood Education54Using Technology to Enhance Collaboration and Communication53Strategies for Encouraging Collaboration and Communication53Ethical Considerations for Technology Use in Early Childhood Education57Promoting Responsible Technology Use53Role of Educators in Ethical and Responsible Technology Use59
Leadership and Administration
The Role of the Early Childhood Leader52Creating a Positive Learning Environment52Working with Families and the Community52Managing Early Childhood Programs55Professional Development for Early Childhood Leaders55The Importance of Curriculum in Early Childhood Education50Planning and Implementing Curriculum56Assessment in Early Childhood Education50Technology in Early Childhood Education53Special Needs in Early Childhood Education56The Importance of Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education56Preventing and Responding to Emergencies59Nutrition and Physical Activity in Early Childhood Education55Child Abuse and Neglect58Mental Health in Early Childhood Education54