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4 new and exciting offers from ECA of FL:
About the Videos: Building The Young Child's Brain: Promoting Children's Brain Development Through Hands-on Activities is a video that demonstrates some of the activities described in the book, Building the Young Child's Brain. A training video, it is divided into 3 parts to allow for discussion. An overview of Brain Development is followed by literacy, music, and rhythm instrument activities with young children. the companion video. This training video is especially important to reinforce what has been read. Read more about the video (PDF format). The Child’s Brain Matters. Dr. Bernard Maria, M.D., M.B.A. Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Florida, Florida Brain Institute, Gainesville, Florida. This includes brain information with pictures of synapses forming, examples of stimulation needed, and children interacting in enriching environments. About the Brain Packet & Activity Book: We know that the type of stimulation children receive in the first years of life are critical to brain development as documented in recent brain research. In order for children to reach their full potential and to be ready for kindergarten, they must be in an enriching environment. To help early care and education providers and the parents of young children provide the necessary components of a good environment that addresses daily the activities needed, the Early Childhood Association of Florida in conjunction with the University of Florida and the Florida Brain Institute has developed a brain packet and a book. The packet includes items explaining the newest research on the child’s brain, how the brain develops and the type of environment needed to reach optimal growth to be ready for school. The multimedia packet will be useful for parents and families or anyone caring for young children. Materials are provided in the packets for caregivers to share this information with the parents of the children in their care. Materials Inside the Brain Packet
• Video – The Child’s Brain Matters. Dr. Bernard Maria, M.D., M.B.A. Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Florida, Florida Brain Institute, Gainesville, Florida. This includes brain information with pictures of synapses forming, examples of stimulation needed and children interacting in enriching environments. • Video – The First Years Last Forever. I Am Your Child Campaign. Explains how experiences have a major impact on how a child’s brain is wired. • Video – Activities That Build a Young Child's Brain. McCormick Tribune Foundation. Explains how earliest interactions with children influence brain development and help children develop social, emotional and intellectual skills. • Book - Activities that Build the Young Child’s Brain. Suzanne Gellens, M.S., Executive Director, Early Childhood Association of Florida, Sarasota, Florida. Over 350 developmentally appropriate activities to use with children that meet the needs of the developing brain.* • Book -Sunrise Skillbuilders. Florida Department of Education. The developmental stages of children birth to five years of age are described. • Book – Building Your Baby’s Brain: A Parent’s Guide to the First Five Years. Dianne Trister Dodge. Available in Spanish. • Book – Your Child’s Brain: Food for Thought. Southern Early Childhood Association. A comprehensive examination of child growth and development and how it goes hand in hand with brain development. • Books – Bright From the Start and Windows of Opportunity. United Way of Florida, Success by Six, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council and NationsBank. What the new brain research tells us about early intervention. • ECA of FL Brochures – 20 of each brochure in every packet. • "Reading From the Beginning: Young Children, Language and Books". • "Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Infants and Toddlers". • "Developmentally Appropriate Programs for Young Children". • "Quality Child Care and Brain Development". Alternate brochures in Spanish when requested. "A Good Preschool for Your Child", "A Good Kindergarten for Your Child", "Play is FUNdamental" and "Toys: Tools for Learning". NAEYC. • I Am Your Child Pamphlets • The First Years Last Forever • Quality Child Care • Tape or CD Rom of Mozart or other classical music. • Brain Boxes – Contains note sheets with facts about the brain in a box. The materials are packaged in a tote bag. Samples from Activities That Build the Young Child’s Brain The book helps define the optimum environment children need. It highlights over 350 proven activities that stimulate senses, enhance multiple intelligences, and promote creative thought processes in children from birth through age five. Enrichment using music, fine arts, literacy, and both indoor and outdoor activities are included. Ideas to enhance social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development are in a simple, easy-to-use format. Useful for anyone spending time with young children.
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