The VLS Foundational Content was designed to align across tracks which means a significant portion of each track's content is relevant for all direct care professionals. This document identifies unique age-specific content, activities, and resources by lesson and can be used as a guide to review material if a staff member moves to care for a new age-group. For example, direct care professionals who move from an infant and toddler classroom to a preschool classroom should consult the Preschool track to be aware of age-specific material that resides in that track. Use this document as a guide and remember to work with your Training & Curriculum Specialist to help identify content areas in the VLS where you may need extra review and support to be knowledgeable about best practices for all children in your care. We encourage Training & Curriculum Specialists to consult their Service's guidance regarding how to best use the crosswalk.
Lesson 1Infant Toddler Cognitive Development: An Introduction | Preschool Cognitive Development: An Introduction | School Age Cognitive Development: An Introduction |
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Know- Section: What is Cognitive Development?
See- Video: You Make a Difference
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Apply- Activity: Resources on the Developing Brain
| Know- Section: What is Cognitive Development?
See- Video: Cognitive Development: You Make a Difference
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Apply | Know- Section: What is Cognitive Development?
See- Video: Cognitive Development: You Make a Difference
Do- Section: Entire Do section
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Lesson 2Infant Toddler Cognitive Development: Infants and Toddlers | Preschool Cognitive Development: Preschool | School Age Cognitive Development: School Age |
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Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses cognitive milestones for this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses cognitive milestones for this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses cognitive milestones for this age group. |
Lesson 3Infant Toddler Supporting Cognitive Development: Interactions | Preschool Supporting Cognitive Development: Interactions | School Age Supporting Cognitive Development: Interactions |
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Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses interactions that support this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses interactions that support this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses interactions that support this age group. |
Lesson 4Infant Toddler Fostering Creativity: The Infant and Toddler Caregiver | Preschool Fostering Creativity: The Preschool Caregiver | School-Age Fostering Creativity: The School-Age Caregiver |
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Know- Section: Environments and Materials that Promote Infants' and Toddlers' Cognitive Development
- Section: Accessibility of Learning Materials
See- Video: Infant Block Play
- Video: The Band
Do- Bullet List: Strategies to utilize the environment to support cognitive development
Explore- Activity: Learning Materials for Cognitive Development
Apply- Activity: Learning Materials and Environment Reflective Exercise
| Know- Section: Environment Features That Promote Cognitive Development
- Section: Promoting Exploration and Discovery in Preschool
See- Video: Explorations in Preschool
- Video: Modeling Curiosity
Do- Bullet List: Strategies to utilize the environment to support cognitive development
Explore- Activity: Examining Classroom Books
Apply- Activity: Materials that Spark Exploration
- Activity: Resources for Your Classroom
| Know- Section: Promoting Exploration and Discovery in your School-Age Program
- Section: Exploration and Problem Solving through Scientific Inquiry and Experiments
- Section: Including ALL School-Age Children in Learning Activities
See- Video: Promoting Exploration and Discovery
Do- Bullet List: Strategies to use in school-age environments
Explore- Activity: Examining Classroom Books
Apply- Activity: Resources for Your School-Age Program
- Activity: Curriculum Supports for All Children
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Lesson 5Infant Toddler Supporting Cognitive Development: Experiences and Activities | Preschool Supporting Cognitive Development: Environments and Materials | School Age Supporting Cognitive Development: Environments and Materials |
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Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses cognitive activities and experiences for this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses cognitive activities and experiences for this age group. | Consult Entire LessonIf you are moving to this track and you have already covered this course in another VLS track, you should still consult this lesson in its entirety because it contains significant, unique content specific to this age group. This lesson addresses cognitive activities and experiences for this age group. |
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Cognitive Development
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