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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
Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities
09/23/2022Caterpillars & Butterflies This time of year I always think about my caterpillar buddies popping out of their cocoons as beautiful butterflies. Not only are we graced with their beauty and feather-light grace, but they also present teachable moments that can be paired with arts and crafts and... Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities
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
Let them Play! Supporting children's natural development.
08/09/2022You may have come across the image here comparing a preschool child’s hand (right) to a typical 7-year-old child’s hand (left). The reason this image is popping up all over social media is that it provides evidence of children’s physical development and supports the argument that e... Let them Play! Supporting children's natural development.
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?
Why Children's Books Are Important for Children’s Learning
06/16/2022Children's books are one of the best ways to teach children new things. Learn more about them by reading on! Books for children are an important part of learning when they are young. Children learn how to read, write, and think from them. Some of these books also have information that hel... Why Children's Books Are Important for Children’s Learning
4 Healthy Children Nutrition Tips for Daycare Providers
06/01/2022Child nutrition is an important consideration for providers because often they are providing at least two meals per day and in some cases up to three meals. It can also be challenging to provide nutritious meals for all the children in your care. Here are four simple tips to make sure all the childr... 4 Healthy Children Nutrition Tips for Daycare Providers
