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Giggles and Learning: How Telling Jokes Can Boost Your Classroom’s Morale!
08/08/2024August 16th is National Tell a Joke Day. ChildCareEd delves into the myriad ways humor can be harnessed in the #classroom, highlighting its benefits for #student #engagement, retention, and overall morale. By exploring practical strategies for incorporating humor into lessons, we aim to empowe... Giggles and Learning: How Telling Jokes Can Boost Your Classroom’s Morale!
Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
07/15/2026Every day in a child care program offers opportunities to strengthen children’s bodies, improve attention, and support healthy habits that can last a lifetime. This article gives directors and providers practical, evidence-informed steps for making #physicalactivity a dependable part of the da... Get Moving: How Can Child Care Programs Build Physical Activity Into the Daily Routine?
Georgia Educators: Is It Time to Refresh Your Basic Six Training?
12/23/2021Need a more current and convenient way to complete your Georgia child care training? ChildCareEd offers self-paced courses approved for Georgia educators, directors, providers, employees, and substitutes. A helpful option is the 10-Hour Health and Safety Orientation Training, which covers essential ... Georgia Educators: Is It Time to Refresh Your Basic Six Training?
Georgia Childcare Providers: This Certification Could Change Your Career Forever!
02/11/2025In Georgia, the demand for skilled and knowledgeable childcare professionals is growing, driven by an increasing recognition of the critical impact #earlychildhood-education has on lifelong learning and success. However, with this demand comes the necessity for ongoing professional development to en... Georgia Childcare Providers: This Certification Could Change Your Career Forever!
Georgia Annual Training
02/21/2023ChildCareEd helps Georgia child care professionals meet and document the state-required 10 clock-hours of annual training while improving practice and classroom outcomes. Start with courses that directly address the children you serve and the classroom challenges you face. Two courses many Georgia p... Georgia Annual Training
Fun Straw Activities
02/24/2023This short collection of low-cost, high-engagement activities uses drinking straws to support fine motor development, bilateral coordination, early STEM thinking, and self-regulation in toddlers and preschoolers. Two ChildCareEd courses that help providers translate these play ideas into development... Fun Straw Activities
Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
06/22/2023Introduction — What is the free CDA opportunity for Maryland early childhood educators and where can I start? The State’s funded CDA initiative helps Maryland child care staff access the full CDA pathway. Start by reviewing ChildCareEd’s program page and the Maryland-specific checklist: our ... Free CDA Credential is coming to you Maryland!
Examen de práctica del CDA para preescolar: ¿Qué debes estudiar para sentirte preparado?
08/11/2026¿No estás seguro de qué estudiar para el examen de práctica del CDA para preescolar? Repasar de manera enfocada los Estándares de Competencia del CDA, practicar situaciones reales del aula y analizar tu propia evidencia profesional puede transformar una preparaci&o... Examen de práctica del CDA para preescolar: ¿Qué debes estudiar para sentirte preparado?
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Schools: What Research Shows
09/21/2024Unlike traditional education systems that often prioritize standardized testing and rigid curricula, Montessori education fosters an environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests at their own pace. ChildCareEd delves into the effectiveness of Montessori schools. Effectiv... Evaluating the Effectiveness of Montessori Schools: What Research Shows
ChildCareEd Group Admin: una forma más fácil de gestionar registros de capacitación
06/10/2026Dirigir un programa de cuidado infantil implica muchas tareas. Los registros de capacitación no deben ser lo más difícil. El ChildCareEd Group Admin (ahora llamado Admin Portal) ofrece a los directores un lugar único para comprar horas, agregar personal, asignar cursos y ... ChildCareEd Group Admin: una forma más fácil de gestionar registros de capacitación
