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 Physical Development: An Introduction | Preschool Physical Development: An Introduction | School Age Physical Development: An Introduction |
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Know- Section: Importance of Physical Growth and Development
- Section: How Does Physical Development Affect Other Areas of Development for Infants and Toddlers?
See- Video: Physical Development – Its Connection to Other Areas of Development
Do- Bulleted List: How to help infants and toddlers develop physically in your program
Explore- Activity: Supporting Physical Development
Apply- Activity: Overcoming Barriers to Being Active
| Know- Video: Movement and Learning in Preschool
Do- Bulleted List: Tips to promote preschoolers’ gross-and fine-motor skills
Explore- Activity: Let’s Move! Child Care Physical Activity Checklist Quiz
| Know- Section: Personal reflection
- Section: The Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
See- Video: Physical Development: Introduction
Explore- Activity: Exploring Online Resources
Apply- Activity: Planning Activity: Explaining Health Benefits
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Lesson 2Infant Toddler Physical Developmental Milestones | Preschool Physical Developmental Milestones | School Age Developmental Milestones |
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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 infants and toddlers. This lesson addresses social emotional 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 preschool children. This lesson addresses social emotional 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 school-age children. This lesson addresses social emotional milestones for this age group. |
Lesson 3Infant Toddler Supporting Physical Development: Environments and Experiences | Preschool Supporting Physical Development: Indoor Environments and Experiences | School Age Supporting Physical Development: Environments and Experiences |
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Know- Section: Environments that Support Physical Development
- Section: Features of Environments that Support Physical Development
- Section: Materials within Experiences that Support Physical Development
- Section: What I know about their Development
See- Video: Physical Development: Outdoor Environments and Experiences
Do- Bulleted List: ...different experiences and materials...
Explore- Activity: Experiences and Materials to Support Physical Development
Apply | Know- Section: Embedding Physical Activity in Your Classroom Routine
- Section: Supporting the Physical Development of All Preschoolers
- Section: Promoting Sensory Discovery and Development in Preschool
See- Video: Indoor Environments and Experiences
- Video: Exploring Ice
Do- Activity: Non-Competitive Games
Explore- Activity: Reflecting on my Classroom Practice Activity
Apply- Activity: Resources on Promoting Physical Development in All Children
| Know- Section: Motor Development
- Section: Right Fit Activities
- Section: Physical Activities
See- Video: Types of Activities
Explore- Activity: Right Fit Activities
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Lesson 4Infant Toddler Supporting Physical Development: Routines | Preschool Physical Development Supporting Physical Development: Outdoor Environments and Experiences | School Age Supporting Physical Development: Promoting Positive Body Image |
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Know- Section: Supporting Physical Development During Daily Routines
- Section: Supporting Physical Development through Individualized and Responsive Routines
See- Video: Supporting Physical Development During Mealtime
Do- Bulleted List: Being a responsive caregiver
Explore- Activity: A Responsive Approach to Blowing Bubbles During Goodbyes
Apply- Activity: Supporting Physical Development During Daily Routines
| Know- Section: Outdoor Physical Activity in Preschool
- Section: Supporting the Physical Development of All Preschoolers Outdoors
See- Video: Outdoor Environments and Experiences
Do- Video: Having Fun Outdoors!
Explore- Activity: Adapting Program Activities
Apply- Activity: Take it Outside
- Activity: Community Gardens
| Know- Section: What is Body Image?
- Section: What to Look for
- Section: How to Help
See- Video: Supporting School Age Children Through Change
Do- Activity: Body Image Resource List
Explore- Activity: Reflection and Critical Thinking
Apply- Activity: Goal Setting Activity
- Activity: Haley’s Goal Worksheet
- Activity: Blank Goal Worksheet
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Lesson 5Infant Toddler Promoting Active Lifestyles | Preschool Promoting Active Lifestyles | School Age Promoting Active Lifestyles |
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Know- Section: Caring for the caregiver
- Section: Encouraging and Supporting Healthy Physical Development and Activity for Infants, Toddlers and Their Families
Do- Section: Strategies for Staying Physically Healthy
- Video: Physical Fitness in Infants and Toddlers
Explore- Activity: Considering Our Responses
Apply- Activity: Taking Care of Ourselves
| Know- Section: Supporting Family Involvement: Personal and Family Life Skills
Explore- Activity: Physical Activity Benefits
- Activity: Incorporating Physical Activity
- Activity: Keeping Track of Your Physical Activity
Apply- Activity: Setting Good Examples
- Activity: Family Activities
- Activity: Family Calendar
- Activity: Resources for Families
| Know- Section: Personal Reflection
- Section: Providing Motivation and Encouragement
See- Video: Encouraging Active Lifestyles
Explore- Activity: Providing Encouragement for All Children
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