Curriculum

CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review

The CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children birth to age 5...

CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 1 Birth to 5

In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 2: Enhancing parents’ skills to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. Exa...

CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 2 Birth to 5

In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 2: Enhancing parents’ skills to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. Exa...

CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 3 Birth to 5

In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 2: Enhancing parents’ skills to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. Exa...

Balance Act: Teacher & Child ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Student-centered and project-...

Behind the Scenes: Baby Routines ONLINE

The first steps we as teachers and providers can take to help children feel safe and secure is creating safe and nurturing environments. Infants and toddlers re...

CDA: A Closer Look at Assessments

Assessments in the childcare field can be an intimidating task for many #teachers. In response, we have created this course as part of the #CDA Observing and re...

CDA: Approaches to Learning

Early childhood research has demonstrated the importance of knowing child development and how individual children learn and grow at their own pace. We have crea...

CDA Infants/Toddlers: Importance of Consistent Care

When children feel safe and secure in their environment, they are better able to be themselves and learn. As early childhood educators, we must help create this...

CDA Infants/Toddlers: Lesson Planning Made Easy

Lesson plans are arguably one of the most identifiable components of a successful classroom. However, not all infant and toddler classrooms implement this key p...

Chef's in the Classroom

Cooking is not just creating fun, nutritious food--it is also an opportunity for children to learn and practice their skills! When we plan cooking lessons for c...

Child Care Orientation

"Child Care Orientation" is a comprehensive online course designed to provide aspiring childcare professionals with a solid foundation for their career journey....

Children at the Wheel ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Young children learn by prim...

Classroom Designers ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Not all #classrooms are created equal. ...

Classroom Setup for Child Care

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Also known as the "Second Teacher," #cl...

Curriculum Planning

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Early learning standards and ...

DAP for Preschool

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development One of the first steps of cre...

Designing Your School-Age Classroom ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Well-designed and implemented environme...

Early Learning with Infants and Toddlers

Working with infants and #toddlers requires a deep understanding of their individualized needs and appropriate #developmental-milestones. When caregivers use a ...

Emergent Learning & Development

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Development and Learning In the National Associat...

Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather

What do you do with children on inclement weather days? Even on days when children cannot go outside, they must still be engaged all day. This 3-hour training w...

Key Elements of an After School Age Program ONLINE

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Achievement and positive learning attitudes in school-age ...

Lesson Planning for Preschoolers

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Effective teachers guide chil...

Meaningful Lesson Planning for Infants/Toddlers

It’s no secret in the world of early childhood education: child care professionals build educational foundations from the very beginning of childhood. Lesson ...

More than One Way to Look at it: Types of Early Childhood Education Programs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Development and Learning The history of early chil...

Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday

Lunch is running late, the children have finished the small group activity, what do you do now? Transition activities are helpful and needed tools that teachers...

No Such Thing as Boring Math

Intentionally planned play takes on a new meaning when combined with mathematical concepts. We developed this course to help childcare providers understand how ...

Observations And Goal Setting in Childcare

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior How do you know if a child has mastered a ce...

Playing with a Purpose: Infant/Toddler Lesson Planning

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Creating age-appropriate less...

Roadmapping Preschool Curriculum

Spaces that Support Discovery

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Designing a classroom space is more tha...

Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Positive guidance sets young chil...

Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development This training provides examples f...

Tailoring Instruction to Children's Needs

Each child comes into the classroom with a unique set of individual needs. Child care professionals must be able to plan instruction while addressing these need...

Teacher & Me Playtime

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development When child care professionals...

Balancing Act: Schedules and Routines

Predictable schedules and appropriate care routines are essential when working with children from birth through age three. As childcare providers, we need to cr...

CDA: Creating the Outdoor Classroom

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The natural environment can ...

CDA Infants/Toddlers: Individualized Learning and Inclusion

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Many educators have heard the term "individu...

Classroom Arrangement: The Second Teacher

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment The #classroom is more than a location...

Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom

Even from an early age, children love to be around and connect with nature! As our world gets smaller, it is especially important to encourage this love of the ...

DAP for Family Child Care

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area #2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Learning to navigate throug...

Healing Young Hearts: Stress and Grief

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area #3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Stress and grief can strike at ...

Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The need for afterschool prog...

Mind's Medicine: Music in Early Childhood

Music and child development go hand in hand: children reap the benefits when exposed to music from a young age. Child care professionals can support children me...

Project-Based Learning for Children

Engage young minds and ignite curiosity! This course explores Project-Based Learning (PBL), a powerful teaching method that lets children delve into real-world ...

Open Heart, Open Art

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development When children are given open-ende...

Role of Play in Learning

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Development and Learning Dating back to the 1800s,...

Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Child care professionals are ...

Balancing Act: Teacher & Child

Having a well rounded lesson plan and schedule comes with experience and proper balancing of teacher directed and child directed activities. But, what if this i...

Behind the Scenes: Baby Routines

Creating an environment that is predictable and consistent helps children feel safe and secure. Infants and toddlers rely on the adults in their lives to create...

Classroom Designers

Creating an effective classroom environment can lend itself to be a challenging task, especially if interior design was not included in your resume. We created ...

Emergent Learning & Development

In the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s signature document defining best practices for children, developmentally appropriate experie...

Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather

What do you do with children on inclement weather days? Even on days when children cannot go outside, they must still be engaged all day. This 3-hour training w...

Key Elements of an After School Program

The need for afterschool programs in our country is far greater than the amount of programs available. Creating quality afterschool programs will meet the huge ...

Module III - Marketing Your Program for Family Child Care

*Module 3 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care series is to streng...

Montessori Made Simple: For Today's Teachers

This intermediate level course delves into the core principles of Montessori education. You'll explore the 5 key components that foster a child-centered learnin...

Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday

Lunch is running late, the children have finished the small group activity, what do you do now? Transition activities are helpful and needed tools that teachers...

Playful Spaces: Designing the Infant & Toddler Classroom

Designing a classroom space that is both functional and inviting can lend itself to being a challenging task. This three-hour training was created to help infan...

Supporting School Age Development

Understand how to support learning by encouraging children’s problem solving, thinking skills, and academic and social competence. Upon completion of this ses...

Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care

This training provides examples from early childhood classrooms to illustrate the four defining features of supportive social learning, an alternative approach ...

Teach the Montessori Way: A Practical Guide

Delve into the world of Montessori education! This intermediate level course explores the historical roots of the method, examining Maria Montessori's groundbre...

Wings of Independence

Educators are often provided with a variety of different theories and approaches to early childhood education. Each approach offers a unique perspective on chil...

Authentic Montessori in Action

This is a two hour version of the training “Teach the Montessori Way: A Practical Guide”. Explore Montessori education! This course explores the historical ...

Beautiful Junk: Using Recycled Materials in the Classroom

This is a 2-hour training designed to help teachers understand how everyday items can be used by children to create an environment that supports their imaginati...

Childhood Basics: Discipline, Curriculum and Development

Working with young children involves an understanding of appropriate activities, ways to guide behavior, and creating secure attachments. Caregivers who are abl...

Children at the Wheel: Emergent Curriculum

Explore the ways how children can be the driving force of their own curriculum. Quality curriculum addresses children’s needs and crucial milestones while nur...

Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy

Language and literacy development are essential components of high-quality early childhood education. Children who are able to build emergent literacy skills be...

Cooking up Success in the Preschool Curriculum

This training is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to incorporate cooking activities into their curriculum. The training emphasizes th...

Creating Routines for Love and Learning

Creating an environment that is predictable and consistent helps children feel safe and secure. Infants and toddlers rely on the adults in their lives to create...

DAP for Family Child Care

Learning to navigate through the vast number of early childhood curriculums can be a challenge, especially for family child care providers who frequently teach ...

From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills

Imagine a classroom where frustrations melt away with calming breaths and meltdowns morph into problem-solving moments. This is the magic of teaching self-regul...

Setting the Stage: Story Time

Want to learn how to captivate your young audience the instant you read the title? Do you want to fully engage your children with every turn of the page? Early ...

The Montessori Classroom: Theory to Practice

This is a two hour version of our training “Montessori Made Simple: For Today's Teachers”. This course delves into the core principles of Montessori educati...