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Paper Mache Activities
12/23/2022Paper Mache Inspirations Paper Mache is a fantastic versatile medium that can be made with things around the classroom/house or can be purchased at a craft store. Whatever method is chosen, fun will definitely ensue. Here are several sites to help get the creative juices flowing! ... Paper Mache Activities
Mandated Reporters
12/13/2022The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and neglect as: “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation”; or “An act or failure... Mandated Reporters
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
Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
09/22/2022Did you Know? Global Kinetic Sand Day is August 11 Every year on August 11th, Global Kinetic Sand™ Day celebrates the magically fun sand that is so oddly satisfying, you can’t put it down! Squish, mix, slice, and mold Kinetic Sand into any shape you want – the creative ... Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
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
PAUs and Summer
09/22/2022All licensed day care providers need to earn PAU/CEUs to stay current with state licensing requirements. Our recently updated VIP subscription has several levels of membership to fit your needs. The subscription service offers access to Instructor-Led and Self-Paced Online classes at reduc... PAUs and Summer
Space Exploration Day Activities
09/22/2022Space Exploration Day Every year on July 20, we have Space Exploration Day. This holiday, which is also called "National Moon Day," was made by President Ronald Reagan to honor the first crewed mission to the moon and landing on the moon on July 20, 1969. President John F. Kennedy set a goal for... Space Exploration Day Activities
Why Celebrate Space Exploration Day?
09/22/2022Why Should We Celebrate Space Exploration Day? It serves as a reminder of an important accomplishment. This national holiday honors the momentous occasion in history when the United States of America became the first nation to successfully land humans on the moon. It is a magnificent illus... Why Celebrate Space Exploration Day?
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
