Reproducible/Handout Materials

The following materials were developed by the Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (CECMHC), which was formerly housed at GUCCHD (opens in a new tab) and funded by the Office of Head Start as a three-year Innovation and Improvement Project.

The “Discovering Feelings” booklet is designed to assist caregivers in helping to label a young child’s feelings.

Discovering Feelings Booklet – Spanish

Making a Praise Sandwich Worksheet

This handout can be used with Head Start staff and/or families to teach the “Praise Sandwich” technique.

My First Year Booklet – English

The first year of a baby’s life is an exciting time. “My 1st Year Baby Book” is designed to document a baby’s first year of life.

My First Year Booklet – Spanish

Posters to Combat Stress – English

This series of 12 colorful posters teaches effective strategies to reduce stress in Head Start families and staff. Print these out and post them in different areas of your home or program. For programs, try placing them in break rooms, kitchens or even on the back of the bathroom stall doors–the only place busy teachers get a moment to breathe! These posters are designed to be printed out in color on 8 x 14 inch paper.