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The Better Kid Care Satellite video streams are available for viewing on your computer with QuickTime, which you can download for free. After you have installed and configured QuickTime, click the links below to view the videos.
The video links below are only listed as an informational resource. If you are interested in earning professional development hours, visit the Better Kid Care Distance Education page for more information on lessons that are available.
For information on the structure and content of the satellites, please contact Lyn Horning, Assistant Director of Programs and the assistant producer of the satellites. (lch5@psu.eduor 814-863-5568)
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The Ins and Outs of Good Circle Times Are children excited to join in circle times or do you feel like you need to drag them to get started? Learn what makes circle and group times fun for children. The workshop will offer tips and ideas for gathering children and keeping them involved. |
Dec. 2, 2004 | |
See as a Child, Feel as a Child Why do children act the way they do? Take a look at common practices
through a child's eyes. The workshop will help adults to get a
better understanding of where the child is coming from to help
the ways they relate to each other. |
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
Easy Ways to Boost Kids' Brain Power Really great caregivers don't have all the answers to children's
questions. They turn those questions around to get children thinking and exploring. The workshop will offer ways to help children develop
their reasoning and problem solving skills. |
April 14, 2005 | |
Changing Spaces The way a childcare space is set up can be a key factor in how well the day goes. Do you ever feel like you're in the middle of an indoor racetrack? Do children often get angry when others walk through their play space? The workshop will give ideas for improving childcare spaces. Bring pictures of your space to see where changes could be made. |
May 26, 2005 |
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Improving and Using Your Observation Skills Learning child observation skills can be a powerful tool for solving some of the most important problems faced by childcare providers. Concerned about how to discipline a child? Want to know how to plan successful activities? Observation skills can help. |
Oct. 23, 2003 | |
Active Play: Fighting Obesity and Diabetes and Keeping Children Healthy The number of children with health problems due to obesity and diabetes is rising rapidly in America. Find out what you can do to start children on a fit and active lifestyle. Learn appropriate ways to help children build healthy bodies. |
Dec. 11, 2003 | |
The Art and Science of Playing with Young Children Children's play can be even better with a little adult help. Learn when to step in and when to stand back. Find out what can you say and do
to help make play more valuable for children. |
April 22, 2004 | |
Dealing with Anger - The Children's and Yours Everyone gets angry at times. How that anger is handled is the key. Learn ways to help the children and yourself to work through angry times without hurting others. |
May 27, 2004 |
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Let's Talk...Discipline
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Oct. 24, 2002 | |
What Children Need to Know to Start School
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Dec. 12, 2002 | |
Activities for Learning Math: Numbers, Colors, Shapes
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April 10, 2003 | |
Active Times - Quiet Times: Making Transitions Easier
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May 8, 2003 |
Great Transition Ideas (PDF file) |
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Secrets for Preventing Problem Behaviors
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Sept. . 27, 2001 |
Time to Adapt Tips (printed material) |
Music for the Non-Musical
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Nov. 29, 2001 |
Time to Adapt Tips (printed material) |
The Ups and Downs of Outdoor Play
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April 11, 2002 |
Resources (printed material) |
Toddlers: Terrible or Terrific?
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May 9, 2002 | |
childcare ... for Mixed Ages
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June 6, 2002 |
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Working with Wood - Kids Can Do It
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Sept. . 21, 2000 | |
Eating Times - the Ups and Downs
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
Biting and Sharing
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Dec. 7, 2000 | |
Pets in childcare?
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March 1, 2001 | |
New Ways to Plan Activities
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April 5, 2001 | |
Let's Celebrate
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May 3, 2001 | |
Exciting Backyard Science Activities
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June 7, 2001 |
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Secrets of How to Get Parents Involved
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Sept. . 23, 1999 | |
Active Kids Are Learning Kids
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Oct. 21, 1999 | |
How to Make and Use Puppets
| Dec. 2, 1999 | |
How to Take the Stress Out of Caregiving
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March 2, 2000 | |
What Brain Research Tells Us About Infant Care
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April 6, 2000 | |
When is Behavior OK or Not OK?
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May 4, 2000 | |
Taking a New Look at Dramatic Play
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June 1, 2000 |