5 Things to Know and Grow A Newsletter from your Technical Assistance Center  At Prevent Child Abuse-NJ Supporting Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, & Somerset Counties Teaching Practices to Elevate Your Impact Problem Solving in an Early Childhood Classroom Are there conflicts between children in your classroom? In this choose-your-own-adventure game, practice your responses as you move through the problem-solving steps created by the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. Use this resource to understand conflict resolution strategies. -Puja Mathur Click to Play That's Not a Scribble, That's My Mommy! Do you know the difference between process art and project art and how they support development? Through this interactive art exhibit, understand when one is appropriate over another and how they align with the Environment Rating Scales. Use this resource to reflect on the art experiences you offer.  -Maria Hagon Click to View How the Classroom Supports a Baby's Developing Brain When you arranged your infant room this year, did you consider the ways your room supports the quality of the interactions you'll have with the babies in your care? In this 6-minute video, learn how minor considerations in your room design can make a difference in supporting your efforts to help babies feel safe, loved, and have a sense of belonging. Use this resource to reflect on how your infant spaces support your interactions. -Amanda Sloan Click to View Communication and Transitions Are transitions difficult in your classroom? This article provides strategies and considerations to make your days smoother. Use this resource to help you consider changes you should make in discussing transitions with children and one another.   -Holly Elliott Click to Read A Guide to Indoor Gross Motor for Your Pre-K Classroom Feeling uninspired for indoor gross motor activities on a rainy day? With this brochure, understand why gross motor activity is so important, read example activities, and gain access to a padlet with more gross motor resources. Use this resource to jumpstart conversations on improving the gross motor activities you offer inside your classroom.  -David Coto Click to Read Celebrating Recent Ratings Upcoming Events Click the images to see more information about relevant upcoming events. We want to hear from you! Complete this feedback survey so we can tailor the newsletter to better fit your needs. Sign Up for Future Announcements

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