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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
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
Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education
09/22/2022Learning happens most effectively with hands-on and open-ended materials that can be used in multiple ways. When children involve their hands in the learning process their brains are more involved, they are more focused and motivated. Through manipulating different materials they are able to experim... Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education
Presidents' Day Activities
09/23/2022The Significance of Presidents' Day (youngzine.org) To many students, Presidents’ Day means a day off or even a week if they are lucky. But what exactly is the holiday all about? The third Monday of every February is celebrated in the United States as Presidents Day. The day is intended t... Presidents' Day Activities
Virginia Training Requirements
09/23/2022Childcare directors supervise and lead their staff, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both early childhood education and business management practices. Administrators who have adequate training in each a... Virginia Training Requirements
History of Earth Day
09/23/2022History of Earth Day NAT GEO FOR KIDS - Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like pic... History of Earth Day
Memorial Day Activities for Children
09/23/2022Fun Memorial Day Activities for Children Matching Stars: Purchase or make stars with different patterns. Children can either match stars or make patterns using ABAB, AABB, or create their own! Freeze Dancing: Bop to upbeat music using red, white, and blue streamers or ribbons.&nb... Memorial Day Activities for Children
I-Messages and Classroom Management
10/05/2022An I-message tells a child how you feel about their behavior in a respectful manner. Statements include four parts: The child’s behavior Your feelings about the behavior The effects of the behavior What they need to do instead. When speaking to children about their behavior it is imp... I-Messages and Classroom Management
Math and Science in Early Care
07/08/2022Often times early childhood educators struggle to include math and science instruction in their daily lessons. This is especially true for those working with infants and toddlers. We know that it is important to expose children of all ages to various learning experiences including those related to m... Math and Science in Early Care
Looking for Professional Development Training Hours?
07/07/2022Professional development for Early Childhood Educators helps teachers improve their knowledge, skills, and habits to improve the quality of the programs they offer to children and their families. It can also help create a culture where people and systems are always learning and growin... Looking for Professional Development Training Hours?
