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Special Activities for Special Days
09/22/2022Special Days for Special Activities Several special days are happening the weekend following Labor Day. One is for kids and the other is for family elders. Check H&H social media for activity ideas. National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is celebrated every year on September 13... Special Activities for Special Days
Labor Day Activities
09/22/2022Labor Day pays homage to the hard-working men and women of America. The first weekend of September is dedicated to labor union workers to honor their great achievements. Families with older children can use this time to dive deeper into the holiday, learn how it came to be, and what paths ha... Labor Day Activities
CDC Resource for Monkeypox
09/22/2022This afternoon, CDC released a new resource for educators related to monkeypox. The frequently asked questions from Schools, Early Care and Education Programs, and Other Settings Serving Children or Adolescents about monkeypox. At this time, the risk of monkeypox to children and adolesc... CDC Resource for Monkeypox
First Day Jitters
09/22/2022Everyone will get a case of the "first day jitters." Sometimes it's the kids, sometimes it's the teachers, and sometimes both! Owning up to the jitters is better than trying to hide them. I found a bunch of jitter activities that can help everyone. Some are awesome counting and graphing ideas that... First Day Jitters
Sign Language Activities
09/22/2022The best way to learn is to play. Take a look at these Sign Language games for some fast-paced fun. Games for Learning American Sign Language video has songs to help with learning ABCs and 123s. Deaf Culture Elephant Game - ASL Activity video illustrates the Elephant game. It... Sign Language Activities
Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
09/22/2022Did you Know? Global Kinetic Sand Day is August 11 Every year on August 11th, Global Kinetic Sand™ Day celebrates the magically fun sand that is so oddly satisfying, you can’t put it down! Squish, mix, slice, and mold Kinetic Sand into any shape you want – the creative ... Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
Getting Ready for the New School Year
09/22/2022Going back to school is full of emotions, not only for the children and their families but especially so for early childhood educators. There is a lot to plan and set up, and neither time nor money is enough to do it all. Not to mention that it is preschool! Many of the childre... Getting Ready for the New School Year
Professional Development for All Teachers
09/22/2022Professional Development Professional development for Early Childhood Educators helps teachers improve their knowledge, skills, and habits so they can offer better programs for children and their families. It can also help make a work environment where people and systems are always learning and g... Professional Development for All Teachers
Coaching and Mentoring
09/22/2022Coaching and Mentoring Coaching is a useful tool for teachers who work with children from birth to 12 years old. It helps them understand their students' strengths and weaknesses and come up with ways to help them succeed. Helping individuals improve their skills and knowledge is a form of mento... Coaching and Mentoring
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
09/22/2022DIY Indoor/Outdoor Activities Here are some suggestions for DIY activities for kids. What is great about this selection is it covers a wide age range from toddler through school age. There are pool noodle activities that don't need a pool, paper bracelets made from folded paper, lumpy goop, and m... Indoor and Outdoor Activities
