Notice with Cookie Monster
Listen to Cookie Monster explain how to notice things around us. This activity can help children find grounding and focus.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Bubble Breathing with Abby
Take a deep breath with Abby! This activity can help children find calmness and reset.
Body Scan with Big Bird
Follow Big Bird’s instructions and say hello to each part of the body. This activity can be used to help children relax or self-soothe, including during difficult moments.
CACFP Meal Services in Head Start Programs
Review these video clips to learn how to implement CACFP, including information about meal patterns, accommodations, how reimbursements are calculated, and creating positive food and eating environments.
Head Start Heals: Promoting Substance Use Recovery
These videos highlight trauma-informed strategies for supporting people in substance use recovery.
Using Teledentistry to Provide Care for Children
This brief for Head Start staff shares information about how teledentistry works, using teledentistry in public health settings, the benefits of using it in Head Start programs, and tips for getting started.
Nutrition Building Blocks
Learn important nutrition messages and activities to help young children build a lifetime of healthy eating practices, in this webinar and online course.
Foundations of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Learn important information about the foundations of infant and early childhood mental health consultation in this course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.
Helping Children Brush Their Teeth
By following these steps, Head Start and other early child care staff can help young children develop toothbrushing routines in the classroom to prevent tooth decay.
Medication Administration
In this chapter in the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the role of the health manager in medication administration.