Handouts and Resources from Early Childhood Videoconferences (archived items)

Go back to most current resources

• 11/29/07 - When to Worry: Talking to Families about Emotional or Learning Challenges in Children
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Pottery Barn Kids Furniture : (888) 367-0144
    www.recalls.gov
    NYS Department of Health
    1-800-458-1158
    
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
    

• 11/08/07 - Focus on the Regulations: A Closer Look at Discipline
  
  There are three ways to get copies of the regulations:
  • You can access the regulations at the NYS OCFS website and print copies:   or
  • You can order hard copies by calling the Forms and Publications phone line at (518) 473-0971.  Be sure to specify the particular Part you want sent to you. Allow time for shipping and handling: or
  • You can also request copies of the regulations with a hard copy order form. The number of the order form is OCFS-4627, it is called the Request for Forms and Publications. Mail completed form to:

    
    OCFS Resource Distribution Center
    11 4th Ave.
    Rensselaer, NY 12144-2629

  • Safety First resources:
    Kolcraft : (888) 655-8484
    
    www.recalls.gov
    
    NYS Department of Health
    1-800-458-1158
    
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772
    
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
  • Additional Resources:
    Book discussed during the training:
    Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems

• 10/25/07 - Too Sexy Too Soon: Media's Impact on Children's Gender Development
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    J.C. Penny : (888) 333-6063
    
    Kipp Brothers : (800) 428-1153
    
    www.recalls.gov
    
    NYS Department of Health
    1-800-458-1158
    
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772
    
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
  • Additional Resources:
    Into the Minds of Babes: How Screen Time Affects Children From Birth to Age 5 by Lisa Guernsey
    
    Media Institute presented by Diane Levin:
    Media Madness: The Impact of Sex, Violence, and Commercial Culture on Adults, Children and Society
    

• 10/04/07 - When the Going gets Tough: Tips for Helping Children Move from a State of Upset to a Safe Place
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Fisher-Price : (800) 916-4498
    
    www.recalls.gov
    
    NYS Department of Health
    1-800-458-1158
    
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772
    
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
    

• 09/20/07 - Discovering Great Artists: Bringing the Masters to Your Program
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Fisher-Price : (800)916-4498
    
    www.recalls.gov
    
    NYS Department of Health
    1-800-458-1158
    
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772
    
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
    

• 07/12/07 - Beyond What Your Eye Can See: Keeping Your Early Childhood Program Germ Free
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    RC2 Corp. : (866) 725-4407
    
    www.recalls.gov
    
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772
    
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
    

• 05/31/07 - Child Abuse and Maltreatment: A Focus on Internet Safety
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Center for Disease Control
    Small World Toys : (800) 421-4153 | townhouserecall@smallworldtoys.com
    Fisher Price : (888) 303-5631
    www.recalls.gov
    Consumer Product Safety Web Page
    
    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
    
    

• 05/03/07 - Designing Your Infant and Toddler Curriculum
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    American Red Cross
    Small World Toys : (800) 421-4153 | puzzlerecall@smallworldtoys.com
    
    
  • Handout: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Two's (PDF format)
    

• 04/12/07 - How to Be More Concrete Than "Good Job": Using Authentic Praise with Young Children
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Claire's Boutiques Inc. : (866) 859-9281
    

• 03/15/07 - "Play is a Child's Work": How to Evaluate Educational Toys and Materials for Young Children
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Jazwares Inc. : (800)370-1827
    
    For the Latest Recall Information: www.recalls.gov

    Office of Information and Public Affairs
    US Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Washington, DC 20207
    1-800-638-2772

    US Food and Drug Administration
    5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

• 03/01/07 - "Mandated Reporter Training for New York City Child Care Directors and Administrators"
  
  
  • Handouts: Mandated Reporter training (PDF)
    

• 01/25/07 - You Be the Jury: Business Case Studies
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Governor's Traffic Safety Committee - Child Passenger Safety Program
    www.SafeNY.com
    (518) 474-5111
    6 Empire State Plaza
    Albany, NY 12228
    

• 12/07/06 - Bringing "The Snowy Day" to Your Program: An Ezra Jack Keats Author Study
  
  
  • Activity Sheets: Book Evaluation/Learning Areas and Activity ideas/Book Title and Themes (Acrobat .PDF)
  • Safety First resources:
    Sesame Workshop : (800)986-1619

• 11/16/06 - And You Thought It Was Clean... A Closer Look at Where Germs Hide in Early Childhood Programs
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Walmart : (800)925-6278

• 10/26/06 - You Can't Make Me: A Practical Guide to Positive Guidance
  
  
  • Link: New York State Legislature Search Page
  • Graphic: Dr. Bailey’s STAR graphic
  • Safety First resources:
    Governor's Traffic Safety Committee - Child Passenger Safety Program
    www.SafeNY.com
    (518) 474-5111
    6 Empire State Plaza
    Albany, NY 12228
    
    
  • Dr. Bailey's 7 Basic Discipline Skills:
    1. Composure: Living the values you want your child to develop
    2. Encouragement: Honoring children so they will honor you
    3. Assertiveness: Saying no and being heard
    4. Choices: Building self-esteem and willpower
    5. Positive Intent: Turning resistance into cooperation
    6. Empathy: Handling the fussing and the fits
    7. Consequences: Helping children learn from their mistakes
  • 5 Step Plan to Help Children Learn from the Consequences of their Mistakes:
    1. G - Give guidance through limits, possible outcomes, and choices
    2. A - allow the child to experience the consequences of his choices
    3. M - Model self-control
    4. E - Offer empathy to the child, and
    5. S - Help the child reflect on new strategies

• 09/28/06 - Do You Have a Minute? How to Discuss Sensitive Topics with Families
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Governor's Traffic Safety Committee - Child Passenger Safety Program
    www.SafeNY.com
    (518) 474-5111
    6 Empire State Plaza
    Albany, NY 12228
    

• 09/14/06 - OOEY GOOEY® and Fun: How to Make Your Program Child Centered
  
  
  • Activity Sheets: Open-ended materials (Acrobat .PDF)
  • Safety First resources:
    Rose Art Industries, Inc. : (800)779-7122

• 07/13/06 - Crazy Busy: Are We All in Too Much of a Hurry?
  
  
  • Activity Sheets: Creating A New Word/Taking a Closer Look at Your Schedule (Acrobat .PDF)
  • Safety First resources:
    Simon and Schuster : (800)732-9531

• 06/26/06 - Too Sexy Too Soon: Understanding Children's Sexual Development
  
  
  • Books featured on “Check it Out”:
    • Where Do Babies Come From? by Margaret Sheffield
    • Where Did That Baby Come From? by Debi Gliori
    • It’s So Amazing: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families by Robie H. Harris
      
  • Safety First resources:
    PlayPower LT :(800) 265-9953 Ext. 206

• 05/25/06 - Everyday Science: Experiments and Experiences
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Rose Art Industries, Inc. : (800)779-7122

• 04/27/06 Videoconference - Prevent and Protect: Keeping Yourself and the Children Safe
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    The Little Tikes Co. : (866)765-6729

• 03/23/06 - You Be the Judge: Business Case Studies
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    SunTome Trading Corp. : (888) 786-8663
    Ace Han : (800) 521-5115
    Bike Pro Inc. : (800) 261-2559

• 02/16/06 - "Sing it Again!" Interacting with Children Through Music
  
  
  • Safety First resources:
    Advantage Publishers Group : (866)748-3731
    

Go to 2005 and older resources