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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
06/22/2021What is TBI? What is TBI? According to the CDC, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is any injury that "affects how the brain works." TBIs range in severity and effects, both short- and long-term. TBIs can result from a simple bump of the head, but without quick and professional care, can becom... Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
11/29/2022Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. The purpose of emergent literacy instruction is not to teach children how to read. The purpose is to teach the foundation that will provide children in their later ... Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
Pencil and Paper Activiites
12/16/2022Enjoy browsing these suggestions for paper and pencil ideas to keep the kids busy and get them to try something new! The Best Ideas for Kids (www.thebestideasforkids.com) Fun Pencil and Paper Games (www.todaysparent.com) Paper and Pen Activities to Keep Kids Busy (www.everythingmom.com) ... Pencil and Paper Activiites
Illinois CDA requirement
05/08/2023ChildCareEd is approved as a Gateways to Opportunity Registry Authorized Entity. Courses offered by ChildCareEd provide International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Obtaining your CDA will qualify you as a Teacher in Illinois. ChildCareE... Illinois CDA requirement
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
Childhood Nutrition
11/22/2022MyPlate is a nutritional food guide, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to help Americans become more aware of what they eat and to assist them in making better food choices. MyPlate uses the place setting, which includes a plate and a glass, to illustrate how the five food grou... Childhood Nutrition
Knowledge area standards
05/02/2023ChildCareEd uses the following knowledge area standards when developing course content, these outline the broad knowledge and skills professionals need to work effectively with all young children and families. By aligning our content to these national standards, we hope to ensure that we provide hig... Knowledge area standards
Discounts on CDA Training
05/01/2023Discounts on CDA Training Prepare for a career in childcare with ChildCareEd’s online Child Development Associate (CDA) training! Our courses cover all of the CDA's eight subject areas: Take our FREE CDA Introduction Course to learn more about the requirements of obtaining your CDA Cred... Discounts on CDA Training
Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers
05/01/2023Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship supports professional development for Oregon’s Registered Family and Certified Family Child Care Providers. If you are the Provider named on an Oregon Registered Family or Certified Family Child Care l... Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers
Alabama CDA Scholarship opportunity
04/20/2023Alabama CDA Scholarship opportunity T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Alabama is a scholarship program that helps early learning professionals increase their level of education and effectiveness in the classroom by making the educational process more attainable and affordable, and by increasing their... Alabama CDA Scholarship opportunity
