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Creating Treasure from Trash
10/24/2022Educators can use everyday items to create an environment that supports young children’s imagination, problem-solving skills, and exploration. To become a whiz at repurposing, you need to be creative, resourceful, and innovative. The key question to ask yourself is: “What can I m... Creating Treasure from Trash
MSDE Approved 45 Hour School AGE Methods and Materials
08/02/2018Note: This course has been renamed to 45-Hour School Age Curriculum - and is approved with MSDE. The 45 hour School Age methods and materials training meets the Maryland State Department of Education MSDE requirement for School Age teacher in a child care setting. The class teaches curriculum&... MSDE Approved 45 Hour School AGE Methods and Materials
STEAM in Early Childhood Education
09/26/2022The concept of a STEAM-focused education (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) is important in early childhood education as it provides an important foundation for crucial life skills. Activities like problem-solving, gathering and evaluating evidence, curiosity, inquiry, decision-makin... STEAM in Early Childhood Education
Importance of Print Knowledge
10/31/2022Why Is Print Knowledge an essential area of focus for young children? Emergent literacy instruction focuses on print knowledge because it is a precursor to reading and helps children understand the alphabetic principle. A strong foundation in print knowledge is also associated with achievement in d... Importance of Print Knowledge
Technology in the Classroom
12/08/2022Technology in the classroom is a widely debated topic. Some feel that technology has no place in the classroom while others believe it can be a useful tool in supporting children’s learning. When used intentionally and appropriately, technology and interactive media are effective tools to supp... Technology in the Classroom
MD $100 off 45-Hour Zoom trainings
10/26/2022Don't be scared by this amazing discount!! Take $100 off any of our 45-hour Zoom trainings and become qualified in Maryland. Limited time only!! Hurry classes are filling up quickly. Earn your 45-hour or 90-hour certificate by Thanksgiving! Classes start soon so act NOW!! All 45-hour Methods and ... MD $100 off 45-Hour Zoom trainings
Making Moon Dough
10/03/2022This Moon Dough is great for little learners and smells heavenly! All you need is: ½ cup hypoallergenic conditioner 1 cup cornstarch Some food coloring Checkout our video on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hhchildcareed/video/7127695973022747947?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=... Making Moon Dough
Lesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers
02/18/2022To the frustration of many infant/toddler teachers in getting ideas for lesson planning, they find that it is a lot easier to find a multitude of ideas for preschool children and older. However, when it comes to finding lesson plan ideas for toddlers, you can be searching for hours without n... Lesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers
Get Your CDA for Only $99!
11/02/2022Get the CDA for $99! Are you looking to be a highly sought-after teacher in an infant and toddler or preschool classroom? The Child Development Associate (CDA) was first developed to improve the quality of early childhood education through the teachers who plan and implement instruction w... Get Your CDA for Only $99!
Praise vs. Encouragement
12/07/2022Encouragement is more than simple phrases: teachers should consider how to phrase encouragement in a way that is meaningful to children. When encouragement is effectively phrased, children gain a better understanding of how and what they are doing. Encouragement is specific feedback that a child can... Praise vs. Encouragement
