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Culture is the fundamental building block of identity. When young children are cared for by their parents and other family members, the process of cultural learning occurs naturally. Early child care that respects time-honored cultural rules helps children develop a secure sense of self. In essence the gifts children receive from an infancy firmly grounded in their home culture are confidence, competence, and connection. For children to receive these gifts, culturally sensitive care is crucial.

SOLD IN A PACKAGE OF 50 DVD BOOKLETS.

SOLD IN A PACKAGE OF 50 DVD BOOKLETS.

This video opens with an overview of language development and communication during infancy. Starting at birth, infants actively build connections between sounds, gestures, and meaning. As infants grow, their biologically built-in potential to learn language unfolds. The video underscores that this development is rooted in the child's family and culture. Through rich examples of infant-caregiver communication and infants' early language, it illustrates ten strategies caregivers can use to enhance communication and language development.

The Module I Trainer's Manual provides an easy-to-follow guide for effectively presenting materials in the module. Annotated lesson plans outline adult learning activities, support materials, and video content. Prepared text for handouts and overhead transparencies are included in a loose-leaf binder-insert format.

The Module III Trainer's Manual provides easy-to-follow guidelines for effectively presenting materials in the module. Annotated lesson plans outline adult learning activities, support materials, and video content. Handouts are also included.

This DVD series accompanies the California Department of Education’s Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Program Guidelines.Its aim is to help infant care teachers, program leaders, family child care providers, and early childhood education students integrate the guidelines into their practice. Each DVD features conversations with experts; rich discussions with infant care teachers, program leaders, child care providers, and family members about the guidelines, content, and implementation activities; and video-clip illustrations of practice.

The Module IV Trainer's Manual provides an easy- to-follow guide for effectively presenting materials in the module. Annotated lesson plans outline adult learning activities, support materials, and video content. Handouts are also included.