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National Random Acts of Kindness Day
02/24/2023National Random Acts of Kindness Day In keeping with the theme of social and emotional development, this Friday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. National Day Calendar - Each year on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrate... National Random Acts of Kindness Day
National Skip the Straw Day
02/21/2023National 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
Secure Attachment in Early Childhood
02/20/2023Attachment 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
Supporting Children's Self-Esteem
02/20/2023Children 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 Growth and Development during pre-teen stage and reflections from Piaget's Developmental Theory
02/18/2023Early 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
Contact Instructor Messaging Feature
02/16/2023ChildCareEd 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
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
02/14/2023We 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
Language and literacy strategies to support English language learners
02/13/2023Educators 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
National Be a Kid Again Day
06/28/2022On 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
Start your early childhood educator career today!
05/09/2022Do 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!
