| Hand In Hand
The Hand-in-Hand is a series of seven
training modules that cover a variety of play issues that may affect young
children. Each module includes a video and interactive workshop activities.
Module 1 When a Child Doesn’t Play
When a Child Doesn’t Play
is the foundation for the series, presenting information on
the value of play and how play problems put children at risk for delayed
learning and development. Module 1 shows the 6 play problem behaviors that
are discussed in detail in subsequent modules. It also demonstrates a
flexible, responsive process of intervention that can be adapted to each
child’s needs.
Module 2 The Child Who Wanders
Module 2 providers opportunities to observe
children who wander, to learn some of the reasons for the behavior and to
watch various ways teachers intervene to help children with different needs
settle into play.
Module 3 The Child Who Dabbles
Module 3 provides opportunities to observe
children who are only marginally invested in their play, presents possible
reasons for the behavior and shows strategies designed to help them play
with greater depth and focus.
Module 4 The Child Who Appears
Anxious
Module 4 shows how children who appear anxious are
often reluctant to join in play. It also discusses possible reasons for
the behavior and shows teachers using peer, curriculum and direct
interventions to help children become more trusting, relaxed and playful.
Module 5 The Child Who Appears Aloof
Module 5 shows children who avoid others and
appear unwilling to make social contact. Viewers see how teachers identify
these children and draw them into activities that help them connect with
other children.
Module 6 The Child Who is Ignored
Module 6 looks at children who are ignored by
others. Some of these children lack the skills to get involved with play
groups. In this module, viewers see how teachers help these children learn
to enter play groups and assume various roles in play,.
Module 7 The Child Who is Rejected
Provides a look at children who are rejected when
they try to play with others. Discusses the need for children to have
positive social play experiences and demonstrates ways teachers can help
children be accepted by others and sustain positive interactions.
Each module is a 2 hour workshop. A
series of workshops using all the modules would be 7 classes of 2 hour
sessions.
This landmark series helps viewers learn to observe
children's behaviors and discover what skills they need to develop.
HAND-IN-HAND presents a unique model for identifying children in the
play environment who are missing out on learning. Video scenes show children
who are easily overlooked and children who quickly get labeled as problems.
Now you can show how skilled early care professionals use
a variety of strategies to individualize for children's needs and abilities.
The HAND-IN-HAND series demonstrates how to support children who are
shy or timid, children who can't engage with materials or with classmates
and children who act out in frustration or anger.
HAND-IN-HAND shows how to
help each child take the next step. Seven remarkable videos document
caregivers supporting children with varied needs and skills in the midst of
pressured days.
Enhance learning and development
with the powerful Hand In Hand videos to
introduce strategies that can increase understanding, learning and social
success for the diverse children in your care.
HAND-IN-HAND demonstrates how to:
- Build trust with each child
- Support emerging language skills
- Help children attend and focus
- Teach negotiation skills
- Use conflict to expand understanding
- Validate feelings and needs
- Nurture self-esteem and confidence
- Increase awareness of others' feelings
- Adapt curriculum to individual needs
If you would like more information about the Hand-In-Hand training, would
like to schedule training, or need help in finding educational opportunities
in your area, please contact me.
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