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How Can New York Educators Strategically Plan Their 30 Hours of Training
06/27/2025For New York’s #early-childhood- #educators, the requirement to complete 30 hours of training every two years can feel like either a compliance task or a powerful opportunity for growth. Intentionally pairing course pathways such as Mastering Supervision: Keeping Children Safe in All Settings ... How Can New York Educators Strategically Plan Their 30 Hours of Training
Celebrar, Apoyar y Retener: Liderazgo que Fortalece al Equipo
07/21/2026Los directores pueden celebrar y apoyar a su equipo reconociendo esfuerzos específicos, escuchando sus ideas y ofreciendo oportunidades reales de crecimiento. Un agradecimiento oportuno, una nota personal, una celebración de pequeños logros o comentarios positivos de las familia... Celebrar, Apoyar y Retener: Liderazgo que Fortalece al Equipo
Mujeres que Cambiaron el Mundo: Cómo Enseñarlas a Niños Pequeños
07/21/2026Puede presentar a mujeres inspiradoras a niños en edad preescolar mediante cuentos, fotografías y actividades que destaquen su curiosidad, valentía, creatividad y contribuciones. Incluya científicas, artistas, inventoras, atletas, líderes y mujeres de la comunidad ... Mujeres que Cambiaron el Mundo: Cómo Enseñarlas a Niños Pequeños
What are the best infant care practices for New York child care providers?
06/08/2026Working with babies in a licensed program means combining # infants' health, safety, and loving care every day. This guide helps New York child care providers and directors use clear, practical steps that follow state expectations and proven best practices. Links point to helpful ChildCareEd resourc... What are the best infant care practices for New York child care providers?
What are safe sleep practices in childcare settings?
06/09/2026Keeping babies safe during naps is one of the most important jobs you do. This short guide helps directors and providers follow clear steps to protect infants. In your #Safe #Sleep plan for #Infants, check the #Crib and practice #Supervision every nap. Why this matters: 1) Sleep-related deaths h... What are safe sleep practices in childcare settings?
How Can Tummy Time Activities Best Support Infant Development?
07/16/2026Tummy time is a simple but powerful practice that helps awake infants strengthen the neck, shoulders, back, and core muscles needed for rolling, sitting, reaching, and crawling. This article gives child care directors and providers practical, evidence-informed strategies for creating safe, enjoyable... How Can Tummy Time Activities Best Support Infant Development?
How can we create safe environments for infants and toddlers?
05/22/2026As a child care provider or director, you keep tiny people safe every day. This article gives clear, practical steps to make rooms, sleep spaces, playgrounds, and routines safer for #infants and #toddlers. You will find easy checklists, training ideas, and links to trusted resources so your staff ... How can we create safe environments for infants and toddlers?
De la Representación a la Pertenencia: Incluir Todas las Estructuras Familiares
07/21/2026Su programa puede dar la bienvenida a todas las estructuras familiares utilizando un lenguaje inclusivo y representando hogares con madres, padres, abuelos, familias adoptivas, padres del mismo sexo, cuidadores individuales y otras configuraciones. Los formularios pueden usar términos como &l... De la Representación a la Pertenencia: Incluir Todas las Estructuras Familiares
How can we recreate Bluey's games in our classroom?
07/16/2026Bluey episodes offer early childhood educators a rich collection of short, imaginative games that can be adapted for classroom use without relying on additional screen time. By recreating games inspired by the show, teachers can encourage children to invent stories, negotiate roles, follow changing ... How can we recreate Bluey's games in our classroom?
How to introduce montessori at home: playroom edition
12/03/2024Designing a Montessori-inspired playroom requires deliberately preparing an environment that cultivates autonomy, promotes sustained, self-directed inquiry, and scaffolds progressive skill acquisition across cognitive, motor, and socioemotional domains. Augment this practical framework with th... How to introduce montessori at home: playroom edition
