Media
Penn State Better Kid Care
Vodcasts are short (2-10 minute) videos that weave relevant topics and research-based content with interviews and authentic experiences caring for children. They can be used by individuals or in groups.
Before watching the Vodcast, download the corresponding Discussion Starter and the Great Ideas article to use as a guide with the Vodcast.
- Use as professional development resources for your trainings
- Spark ideas and discussions with staff, co-workers, parents, and others
- Share meaningful information with families and your community
Featured Vodcast
Cultural Understanding
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| Cultural Understanding | Exploring cultural understanding |
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| Supervision: Ratios Are Relevant | Understanding the ratio of children to staff |
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| Executive Function Skills:Foster with partner-time play | Promote executive function skills. How? Think play. |
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| Supervision: Positioning - Where do I stand? | Safe and smart supervision. |
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| Being There for Grieving Children | Helping children facilitate the way loss is experienced. |
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| Supervision: What's the count? | The importance of counting children. |
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| Change & Young Children | What change can tell us about young children. |
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| Forming a Blanket of Support | Reflect on the journey of supporting military connected children and families. |
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| Stress-Seeing with Optimism | Explore how to support both children and early educators experiencing stress. |
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| BKC-Caregiver Sensitivity | Explore the journey of developing caregiver sensitivity and its importance in each child's development. |
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| Better Kid Care & CYTTAP | A quick summary of the vast resources made available through Penn State Better Kid Care. |
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