📚 Resources for ECED 1001: Introduction to Early Childhood
These resources support core topics in ECED 1001, including introduction to the field, inclusive practices, child development, play, developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), anti-bias education, and Universal Design for Learning.
📖 Core Books & Children’s Literature
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice – Sue Bredekamp & Carol Copple
- Susan Laughs – Jeanne Willis (used to discuss inclusion and differing abilities)
- When Sophie Gets Really, Really Angry – Molly Bang (social-emotional development)
- There Are No Mirrors in My Nana’s House – available via Storyline Online (identity and self-worth)
🧭 Professional Guidance & Self-Assessment
- Anne Arundel Community College Teacher Disposition Survey – used for reflection on professional dispositions.
- NAEYC Power to the Profession – overview of the Unifying Framework and Professional Standards & Competencies.
🌐 Key Websites
- National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) – works to improve state and local capacity to implement, scale-up, and sustain effective practices and policies to equitably support the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities.
- Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) – CT’s framework for birth–5 learning and development.
- Introduction to IDEA – history and foundation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Frank Porter Graham: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder – overview and evidence-based practices.
🎥 Videos
- Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children – Eastern Connecticut State University.
- Project Approach Video Series – examples of inquiry-based, child-led investigations.
- CELL Video: Getting Kids Involved (Cara’s Kit) – early literacy and engagement.
- Teaching Tolerance – Starting Small – anti-bias and diversity in early childhood.
- The Role of Play in Any Setting – importance of play across environments.
📄 Articles & Position Statements
- Including Children with Special Needs – Program Readiness Checklist
- Cultural and Linguistic Competence Self-Assessment Checklist
- NAEYC & DEC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
- CT OEC: Supporting All Children Using the CT ELDS – Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
- Talk, Read and Sing Together Every Day! The Benefits of Being Bilingual – A Review for Teachers and Other Early Education Program Providers
- People First Language – Disability is Natural
♿ Universal Design & Inclusive Practices
- Universal Design for Learning in Preschool
- TATS/FIN UDL Overview – UDL principles in early childhood settings.
- Including Children with Special Needs – guidance on inclusive practices.
Faculty tip: Link these resources directly in your LMS (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and connect them to specific weekly topics (history of ECE, DAP, inclusion, behavior guidance, and UDL).
📚 Resources for ECED 1001: Introduction to Early Childhood
These resources support core topics in ECED 1001, including introduction to the field, inclusive practices, child development, play, developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), anti-bias education, and Universal Design for Learning.
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice – Sue Bredekamp & Carol Copple
- Susan Laughs – Jeanne Willis (used to discuss inclusion and differing abilities)
- When Sophie Gets Really, Really Angry – Molly Bang (social-emotional development)
- There Are No Mirrors in My Nana’s House – available via Storyline Online (identity and self-worth)
- Anne Arundel Community College Teacher Disposition Survey – used for reflection on professional dispositions.
- NAEYC Power to the Profession – overview of the Unifying Framework and Professional Standards & Competencies.
- National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) – works to improve state and local capacity to implement, scale-up, and sustain effective practices and policies to equitably support the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities.
- Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) – CT’s framework for birth–5 learning and development.
- Introduction to IDEA – history and foundation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Frank Porter Graham: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder – overview and evidence-based practices.
- Understanding Challenging Behavior in Young Children – Eastern Connecticut State University.
- Project Approach Video Series – examples of inquiry-based, child-led investigations.
- CELL Video: Getting Kids Involved (Cara’s Kit) – early literacy and engagement.
- Teaching Tolerance – Starting Small – anti-bias and diversity in early childhood.
- The Role of Play in Any Setting – importance of play across environments
📄 Articles & Position Statements
- Including Children with Special Needs – Program Readiness Checklist
- Cultural and Linguistic Competence Self-Assessment Checklist
- NAEYC & DEC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
- CT OEC: Supporting All Children Using the CT ELDS – Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
- Talk, Read and Sing Together Every Day! The Benefits of Being Bilingual – A Review for Teachers and Other Early Education Program Providers
- People First Language – Disability is Natural
♿ Universal Design & Inclusive Practices
- Universal Design for Learning in Preschool
- TATS/FIN UDL Overview – UDL principles in early childhood settings.
- Including Children with Special Needs – guidance on inclusive practices.
Faculty tip: Link these resources directly in your LMS (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and connect them to specific weekly topics (history of ECE, DAP, inclusion, behavior guidance, and UDL).