National Skip the Straw Day is on February 26 and is a reminder to people to stop using straws in their drinks to combat plastic pollution and help the environment. What makes plastic straws unique is that for the vast majority of people, they are not necessary. What’s more, sustainable,... National Skip the Straw Day
Attachment is the emotional bond that forms between an infant and caregiver, and it is the means by which a helpless infant gets its primary needs met. It then becomes an engine of subsequent social, emotional, and cognitive development. The early social experience of the infant stimulates the growt... Secure Attachment in Early Childhood
Children are able to develop their creativity and in turn, build their self-esteem when they are able to create their own works of art. They can feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they have completed an art project. As teachers, we want to foster this creativity and give children a variet... Supporting Children's Self-Esteem
Early childhood is a critical stage of human development. During this period, children undergo several important changes. They also learn important social and communication skills. For young children, the early period is characterized by dynamic and rapid changes. We should understand that children ... Early Childhood Growth and Development during pre-teen stage and reflections from Piaget's Developmental Theory
ChildCareEd is committed to providing high-quality professional development, which includes ongoing two-way communication because feedback is an essential component of effective instruction. The messaging option "Contact Instructor" is now available in all online courses. You can reach the inst... Contact Instructor Messaging Feature
We have heard the term prosocial many times but what does it mean? Prosocial behaviors are voluntary acts intended to benefit others. Prosocial acts emerge early in life, soon after babies learn to crawl and increase in complexity across the lifespan. What are prosocial behaviors? acceptin... National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Educators applying evidence-based language and literacy strategies to support English language learners. What Is Print Knowledge? Knowledge of: Letter names Letter sounds Concepts of print Successful educators combine explicit letter instruction with visual aids and gestures to teach print... Language and literacy strategies to support English language learners
On July 8, which is National Be a Kid Again Day, put an end to whatever you are doing and relive some of your favorite childhood moments. This wonderful day is all about taking a vacation from being an adult and acting like the carefree child you used to be when you were younger. Today is ... National Be a Kid Again Day
Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you look forward to a rewarding career in early childhood education? Early childhood caregivers serve an important role as they support and guide children to find success in all developmental areas: physical development (gross and fine motor), social/emot... Start your early childhood educator career today!
H&H Child Care Training Center is now offering the Texas 24 Clock Hours Pre-Service Training as well as Transportation Safety for providers in the state of Texas. The Pre-service training is an online course that provides 24 clock hours of pre-service training as required by Rule &sec... Required trainings for child care providers in Texas