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Finger Stretches

Watch this video to find out how to stretch your hands and fingers. 

All Hands

Use this video to guide you through five different stretches for your fingers and hands. 

Stir the Pot

In this video, find out how to do hand stretches by pretending to stir a pot.

Web Spaces

View this video for hand and finger stretches that focus on the spaces between fingers.

All S.O.F.T.

Discover two relaxation strategies based on the S.O.F.T. principles. S.O.F.T. stands for soften the face; open the heart; float down the shoulders; and take a deep breath.

Put It in a Bubble

Learn a relaxation strategy of putting your worries and stresses into a bubble.

S.O.F.T.

Use this video to guide you through the S.O.F.T. principles. S.O.F.T. stands for soften the face; open the heart; float down the shoulders; and take a deep breath.

Focus on Phonological Awareness

Learn how to use the Planned Language Approach (PLA) to promote phonological awareness for children in your program. Explore the research and the development trajectory for these skills in children ages birth to 5.

Behavior Has Meaning

Explore the importance of understanding that all behavior is a form of communication and has meaning. Discover ways to interpret children's behaviors and support their social and emotional development.

Reflection and Feedback: Strategies for Success

Explore the third component of the Practice-Based Coaching cycle, Reflection and Feedback. Learn how to prompt reflection through effective questioning. Find ways to deliver feedback to promote change in practice.

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