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Infant and Toddler Transitions

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Table of Contents | Preface | Introduction | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3
| Continuing Professional Development | Informational Resources Section

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Overview
        Purpose
        Outcomes
        Audience
        Performance Standards
        Organization
        Related Training Materials
Definition of Icons
At A Glance
Introductory Activity
Framing Your Roles of Support         

skills-based training section

Module 1: infant transitions

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 1-1: Understanding Relationships and Identity Formation
Activity 1-2: Establishing Relationships and Building Trust
Activity 1-3: Preparing for Positive Entrances
Activity 1-4: Reading Cues and Tuning In
Activity 1-5: What Role Does Temperament Play?
Activity 1-6: Creating Optimal Environments for Social Development
Activity 1-7: Promoting Consistency and Ongoing Communication
Activity 1-8: Preparing for a Transition
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 1: Stages of Relationships (PDF/ 119 KB)
Handout 2: Stages of Parenthood (PDF/ 102 KB)
Handout 3: Home Visiting Plan (PDF/ 84 KB)
Handout 4: Tuning In (PDF/ 89 KB)
Handout 5: Temperament Types and Traits (PDF/ 101 KB)
Handout 6: Temperament Scenarios (PDF/ 199 KB)
Handout 7: Sample Completed Daily Communication Sheet (PDF/ 124 KB)
Handout 8: Daily Routines Communication Sheet (PDF/ 85 KB)
Part 1: Family Information
Part 2: Teacher Information
Handout 9: Home-Based Weekly Communication Sheet (PDF/ 69 KB)

Module 2: Toddler Transitions

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 2-1: Understanding the Role of Exploration in Toddler Development
Activity 2-2: Identifying Similarities and Differences
Activity 2-3: Routines Help Create Home and Cultural Continuity
Activity 2-4: Easing Separation
Activity 2-5: Continuity and Consistency Are Key
Activity 2-6: Creating Continuity in Transitions
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice
Handout 10: Exploration (PDF/ 65 KB)
Handout 11: Toddler Separation Exercises (PDF/ 110 KB)
Handout 12: Adjusting to Separation (PDF/ 130 KB)
Handout 13: Toddler Transition Scenarios (PDF/ 193 KB)
Handout 14: Continuity Scenarios (PDF/ 142 KB)

Module 3: Transitions beyond toddlerhood

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 3-1: Understanding the Planning Process
Activity 3-2: Supporting Developmental Transitions
Activity 3-3: Transition Planning Meetings
Activity 3-4: Preparing for Special Needs
Activity 3-5: Saying Good-bye
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Continuing Professional Development

informational Resources section

Contents
Digests
Program Profiles
Hands-on Tools (PDF/ 895 KB)
Resources