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 Sense of Self: An Introduction | Preschool Sense of Self: An Introduction | School-Age Sense of Self: An Introduction |
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Know- Section: What Does a Sense of Self Mean for Infants and Toddlers?
See- Video: Infants & Toddlers: An Introduction to Self
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Apply- Activity: Building Positive Relationships (same as PS)
- Activity: Expressing Warmth and Affection to Children (same as PS)
| Know- Section: What does a Sense of Self Mean for Preschoolers?
See- Video: Sense of Self: An Introduction (same as SA)
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Apply- Activity: Building Positive Relationships (same as IT)
- Activity: Expressing Warmth and Affection to Children (same as IT)
| Know- Section: What Does a Sense of Self Mean for School-Age Children?
See- Video: Sense of Self: An Introduction (same as PS)
- Video: Developing a Sense of Self
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Apply- Activity: Defining Your Sense of Self
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Lesson 2Infant Toddler Promoting a Sense of Self: Infants and Toddlers | Preschool Promoting a Sense of Self: Preschool Children | School-Age Promoting a Sense of Self: School-Age Children |
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Know- Section: Sense of Self – Infants and Toddlers
- Section: Remembering the Brain
- Section: Supporting All Learners and Families
See- Video: Supporting a Sense of Self
- Video: Supporting A Sense of Self: Mirrors
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Explore- Activity: Reflecting on Irreducible Needs Activity (same as PS)
| Know- Section: Sense of Self and Preschool Children
- Section: Remembering the Brain
- Section: Addressing the Needs of All Children and Families (same as SA)
See- Video: Supporting Young Children’s Sense of Self
- Video: Understanding and Honoring Differences
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Explore- Activity: Reflecting on Irreducible Needs Activity (same as IT)
| Know- Section: Sense of Self and School-Age Children
- Section: Early to Middle Childhood
- Section: Middle to Late Childhood
- Section: Promoting Positive Self-Concepts
- Section: Addressing the Needs of All Children and Families (same as PS)
See- Video: Promoting a Positive Sense of Self
Do- Section: Entire Do section
Apply- Activity: Supporting a Positive Self-Concept Activity
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Lesson 3Infant Toddler Promoting a Sense of Self: The Environment | Preschool Promoting a Sense of Self: The Environment | School-Age Promoting a Sense of Self: The Environment |
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Know- Section: Entire initial Know paragraphs with scenarios
- Section: Environments That Promote Infant and Toddler Sense of Self
- Section: Addressing the Needs of All Learners and Families
- Section: Considering Your Own Sense of Self and Wellness
See- Video: Environments That Promote Sense of Self
| Know- Section: Environments That Promote Preschool Children’s Sense of Self
- Section: Addressing the Needs of All Learners and Families (same as SA)
- Section: Considering Your Own Sense of Self and Wellness
See- Video: Creating Supportive Environments
- Video: Sense of Self: Military Families
| Know- Section: Environments That Promote School-Age Children’s Sense of Self
- Section: Addressing the Needs of All Learners and Families (same as PS)
- Section: Considering Your Own Sense of Self and Wellness
See- Video: Creating Supportive Environment
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Lesson 4Infant Toddler Promoting a Sense of Self: Experiences and Activities | Preschool Promoting a Sense of Self: Experiences and Activities | School-Age Promoting a Sense of Self: Experiences and Activities |
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Know- Section: Experiences and Activities That Promote Infant and Toddler Sense of Self
- Section: Relationships are Essential
- Section: Reducing Stress in Yourself and Children
- Video: The Caregiver's Sense of Self: Self-Care Practices
See- Video: Promoting Sense of Self: Experiences and Activities
Explore- Activity: Easing the Separation Process for Infants, Toddlers and Families
- CDA Activity: Self Concept Activity Plan
Apply- Activity: Stress Management Resources (same as PS)
- Activity: The Power of "No" (same as PS)
| Know- Section: Experiences and Activities That Promote Children's Sense of Self
- Section: Long-Term Projects
- Section: Culturally Responsive Experiences (same as SA)
- Section: Embracing Multiple Social Identities
- Section: : Embracing Character (same as SA)
- Section: Reducing Stress in Yourself and Children
See- Video: Preschool Teachers’ Sense of Self: Self-Care Practices
Explore- Activity: Supporting a Positive Self-Concept Activity
- CDA Activity: Self Concept Activity Plan
Apply- Activity: Stress Management Resources (same as IT)
- Activity: The Power of "No" (same as IT)
| Know- Section: Experiences and Activities That Promote School-Age Children’s Sense of Self
- Section: Developing Children’s Interests
- Section: Long-Term Projects
- Section: Culturally Responsive Experiences (same as PS)
- Section: Embracing Character
- Section: Creating and Maintaining a Bully-Free Zone
See- Video: Experiences That Promote Autonomy
- Video: Character Traits
Explore- Activity: Character Education
Apply- Activity: Bully-Free Zone
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