Guidelines for setting up art, music and play activities for preschool children are presented in this Child Development Associate (CDA) trainee's manual. Chapters I through V discuss play in the preschool, and indoor and outdoor play environments. Chapters VI through X point out the teacher's role in art, discuss two approaches to art programs in…

Upon completion of this learning unit on children with special needs, Child Development Associate (CDA) trainees should be able to advance children's physical and intellectual competencies, build children's positive self-concepts and individual strengths, promote positive functioning of children and adults in group settings, bring about…

This document provides the Behavioral Checklist of Infant/Toddler Care-Provider Competencies which was developed to evaluate competencies of care-providers as well as to serve as an assessment tool for self-evaluation. Information which met the criteria of sound child development principles and operations critical to child care was incorporated…

This manual for child care personnel in day care homes and centers provides guidelines on developing and maintaining health records and permission forms, establishing daily cleanliness routines, making daily health checks, and conducting periodic screening to identify children with problems requiring professional help. Section I focuses on…

The objective of this project was to develop and test ten module units of a competency-based training system for adults who work with young children. Phases of the developmental process are described. Training sessions for voluntary participants in the module writing project are outlined, and planning, writing and editing activities are indicated.…

Information is provided on the following aspects of the Child and Parent Services (CAPS) program for the training of infant caregivers: the modules of study in the caregiver kit, the research basis of the kit, and the use of the kit in teaching field experience courses at the university level. The program was designed for (1) child care aides in…

This training manual for early childhood CDA candidates provides 21 learning modules on the following subjects: field trips, books, parent involvement, setting up the classroom, the role of play, creative expression (art), preschool science, cooking, self-image, large motor development, speaking and listening skills, daily program planning, small…

A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted for all literature pertaining to the planning and design of children's indoor and outdoor facilities. Emphasis was placed on compiling a list of empirical and professional literature on child care facilities and outdoor play environments dealing with the following issues: (1) the role of the…

The purpose of this Child Development Associate (CDA) training module, one of a series of 18, is to help the CDA intern to (1) understand the nature and importance of play as it relates to various dimensions of development, and (2) demonstrate the ability to plan and implement various kinds of play activities and situations. The module stipulates…

This categorized and cross-referenced bibliography of more than 400 books and pamphlets related to early childhood services was compiled to provide an extensive bibliographical resource for people involved in various aspects of child care, with particular focus on day care operation, state regulation, and policy formulation. Also included is a…

The purpose of this Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is to help the CDA intern increase musical experiences in his or her classroom. Objectives are presented along with suggested activities for achieving each objective, and an assessment checklist. Also provided is a study guide emphasizing the values of musical activities in the…

The purpose of this Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is to help the CDA intern become aware of the values of a creative media program for young children, develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement an art program, and select media for their process values rather than for their products. Objectives are presented along with…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is designed to enable the CDA intern to recognize social development in children's solitary, associative and cooperative play. The trainee will also learn about techniques and environmental conditions that can be used to foster socialization. Instructional and behavioral objectives are given.…

This Child Development Associate (CDA) training module is intended to teach CDA interns how to select, plan and implement a science project appropriate for preschool children. The trainee is also expected to learn about preschool children's cognitive skills and how to foster their development. Both teacher and trainee materials are provided in the…

Skills necessary for fostering fine motor development in young children are indicated and discussed in this training module for Child Development Associate (CDA) trainees. Trainees are taught to identify appropriate classroom equipment and materials, plan lessons and activities, assess children's skills, and finally teach a lesson or guide an…