"It is an excellent resource on child development."
  L.P.



The videos in this series are based on the Child Care Worker Manual published by The American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials. One manual may be used for all courses in this series. When presenting these programs for a group, each participant is required to have a manual.


COURSE # 131R

THE CHILD CARE WORKER: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
This informative videotape identifies three major roles of a child care provider (maternal, therapeutic, instructional), with characteristic behaviors of each. Watch for characteristics you see in yourself. There are suggestions for uncovering desirable traits when hiring. The responsibilities of child care providers are outlined.
    
5 clock hours of training 29 Min. Video 131R

Tape Rental $20.00

(Includes Study Material)

COURSE # 132R
CREATING ENVIRONMENTS FOR LEARNING AND PLAY

Play is children’s work and it is important to create an environment that enhances a child’s ability to play and to learn. Observe ways to make your child care environment both physically and emotionally secure. You will be able to adapt the ideas and techniques presented by child care professionals and children interacting in enriching environments.

5.25 clock hours of training 27 Min. Video 132R

Tape Rental $21.00

(Includes Study Material)

COURSE # 133R
SCHEDULES AND ROUTINES: WHY BOTHER?

No matter how carefree you might like to be, there needs to be some structure to your child care location. Learn to plan schedules and routines based on the basic objectives of your facility. Take into consideration the times children arrive and depart, the number and ages of children, the type of activity and the weather.
  

4.25 clock hours of training 20 Min. Video 133R

Tape Rental $17.00

(Includes Study Material)

COURSE # 134R
WATCH ME GROW

This video provides an introductory overview of the year-by-year physical, mental, social and emotional development of children ages infant through five.
  

4 clock hours of training 25 Min. Video 134R

Tape Rental $16.00

(Includes Study Material)

COURSE # 135R
LET’S TALK: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE TO COMMUNICATION

Everything we do is some form of communication. This video provides an exciting new look at positive communication between child care providers and children. Learn how communication can promote positive behavior and guidance for children. Enhance your skills by improving the communication that takes place between parents and the child care professional.
  

5.25 clock hours of training 39 Min. Video 135R

Tape Rental $21.00

(Includes Study Material)

COURSE # 136R
SAFE AND SOUND

We want children to be safe. Making child care professionals aware of the importance of health, safety and child abuse prevention is the purpose of this informative videotape. The information in this video includes procedures to reduce the incidence of illness, rules regarding sick children, safety precautions and what to do when an accident occurs. Viewers are given a basic introduction to types of child abuse, characteristics of abusers and what to do when abuse is suspected.

6.25 clock hours of training 32 Min. Video 136R

Tape Rental $25.00

(Includes Study Material)

COURSE # 003/SIC
THE CHILD CARE SELF INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE
A non-video course based on the Child Care Worker Manual

You Receive:

* One 56 page Child-Care Worker Manual and one 45 page Study Material
   

* 13.25 clock hours of training (TDPRS) /regulatory agencies in other states
   

* Cost effective training. For only $39.95 plus tax and shipping you can
  receive 13.25 clock hours of training.

13.25 clock hours TDPRS

003/SIC

$39.95

(Includes Study Material)


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