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Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative
09/15/2023Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative The pursuit of excellence in early childhood education is a professional responsibility. Maryland's CDA Training Initiative provides targeted financial support and technical assistance to help educators complete t... Empowering Maryland's Early Childhood Educators: The Maryland CDA Training Initiative
Phonological awareness
11/15/2022Phonological awareness includes a range of skills, including: Rhyming - recognizing words with the same ending sound Syllables - counting and blending syllables in words Onset and rime - recognizing the parts of a word that come before and after the vowel sound Segmentation - breaking words ... Phonological awareness
Boosting Language Through Play
04/02/2025How can play boost language development? Language development is foundational to literacy, socioemotional competence, and later academic attainment. Young children experience rapid lexical and syntactic growth that creates a critical window for intentional adult scaffolding; caregivers and educator... Boosting Language Through Play
Supporting child development through individualized learning.
11/21/2022Individualized learning plans can increase success by treating children based on their unique abilities and backgrounds. Individualized instruction takes into account the following: Diverse learning styles and intellectual strengths. Different rates of learning. Varying socioeconomic background... Supporting child development through individualized learning.
The Power of International Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
02/28/2024Communication lies at the heart of human interaction, facilitating the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and information. For young children, communication #development is a journey that begins at birth and continues as they navigate the world around them. As #educators in #early-childhood settings, i... The Power of International Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
How Culture Shapes a Child’s Holistic Development
06/08/2026Every child brings a story from home. That story includes food, songs, games, words, and ways of solving problems. In this article we explain, in simple steps, how #culture shapes a child’s growth. We also share practical ideas for child care providers and directors. The most important ideas h... How Culture Shapes a Child’s Holistic Development
Scaffolding Instruction
11/23/2022The gradual release of responsibility is a scaffolding strategy that includes demonstration, prompt, and practice. Scaffolding is how adults support children’s development and learning by offering just the right help at just the right time in just the right way. Look below to learn more about... Scaffolding Instruction
How can child care providers support friendships and peer relationships?
07/16/2026Early childhood classrooms are important spaces for building connection, where children learn how to join play, share ideas, take turns, repair conflicts, and develop empathy. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, evidence-informed strategies for supporting friendships and... How can child care providers support friendships and peer relationships?
Juneteenth History and Activities
09/23/2022Juneteenth History & Activities On June 15, 2021, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. The passage of this act established the country's newest federal holiday. Check out some of the activities and information on these websites. They have Yo... Juneteenth History and Activities
Infant and Toddler Trainings
12/21/2021Calling all Infant and Toddler teachers! Working in the early childhood field requires lots of patience and a love for the field. Working with infants is no exception, as these little ones require a lot more attention and care than older children in a childcare program. New... Infant and Toddler Trainings
