Act Early Resilience Toolkit
Building resilience, or the ability to endure and grow from adversity, involves strengthening knowledge of parenting and child development, social connections and networks of support, and the social and emotional competence of children. The “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Resilience Toolkit provides resources for supporting the developmental health and resiliency of children ages 3-5 and their families.
Scroll down to access the resources in the toolkit. All resources are available in English and Spanish. Several of them are also available in Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Haitian Creole.
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Supporting the Developmental Health and Resiliency of Young Children and Their Families Toolkit
This resource offers ideas for making memories with your children, classic games to play, and tools for tracking your child’s development.
- Supporting The Developmental Health And Resiliency Of Young Children And Their Families – English (PDF)
- Supporting The Developmental Health And Resiliency Of Young Children And Their Families – Spanish (PDF)
- Supporting The Developmental Health And Resiliency Of Young Children And Their Families – Brazilian Portuguese (PDF)
- Supporting The Developmental Health And Resiliency Of Young Children And Their Families – Simplified Chinese (PDF)
- Supporting The Developmental Health And Resiliency Of Young Children And Their Families – Haitian Creole (PDF)
Milestone Checklist - Your Child at 3 Years
Use this resource to check the milestones your child has reached by age 3 and discover tips and activities to help your child learn and grow. You can take the completed checklist to your child’s well-child visit to talk with their doctor about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.
- Milestone Checklist – Your Child at 3 Years – English (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist – Your Child at 3 Years – Spanish (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist – Your Child at 3 Years – Brazilian Portuguese (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist – Your Child at 3 Years – Simplified Chinese (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist – Your Child at 3 Years – Haitian Creole (PDF)
Milestone Checklist - Your Child at 4 Years
Use this resource to check the milestones your child has reached by age 4 and discover tips and activities to help your child learn and grow. You can take the completed checklist to your child’s well-child visit to talk with their doctor about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.
- Milestone Checklist Your Child at 4 Years – English (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist Your Child at 4 Years – Spanish (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist Your Child at 4 Years – Brazilian Portuguese (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist Your Child at 4 Years – Simplified Chinese (PDF)
- Milestone Checklist Your Child at 4 Years – Haitian Creole (PDF)
Milestone Checklist - Your Child at 5 Years
Use this resource to check Use this resource to check the milestones your child has reached by age 5 and discover tips and activities to help your child learn and grow. You can take the completed checklist to your child’s well-child visit to talk with their doctor about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.
CDC’s Milestone Tracker App
Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with the Milestone Tracker App from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The app provides illustrated milestone checklists, tips for encouraging your child’s development, and guidance on what to do if you’re concerned about how your child is developing.
How to Help Your Child Tip Sheet
This tip sheet provides guidance on how to get help if you are concerned about your child’s development. You will find information about how to talk with your child’s doctor about your concerns, and what to do before, during, and after the doctor’s appointment.
Help Me Grow NJ Child Developmental Passport
The Help Me Grow NJ Child Developmental Passport is a parent tool for tracking your child’s health and wellness. The Passport includes definitions of developmental monitoring and screening, a well-child visit tracker, a developmental tracker, and a notes section to keep track of your child’s growth and development.
Quick Peek Developmental Screening
It’s never been easier to take a quick peek at your child’s development. The Quick Peek flyer and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet provide information on how to get a free quick early developmental screening for children ages 1-5 from experts from Children’s Specialized Hospital.
Jellyfish Craft Materials and Instruction Sheet
Make memories and engage your child by creating a wiggling jellyfish together. This sheet provides a list of needed supplies and instructions.
Book Recommendations
Amazing Me: It’s Busy Being 3! (English)
Be Brave Little One by Marianne Richmond
Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
Soy Maravilloso: Hay tanto que hacer a los 3 anos! (Spanish)
My Friends/Mis Amigos by Taro Gomi (bilingual)
The Feelings Book/El libro de los sentimientos by Todd Parr (bilingual)