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Understanding the Montessori Classroom
Curious about Montessori education? This short guide explains the key parts of a Montessori classroom, including the prepared environment, hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, uninterrupted learni... Read more
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Classroom Behavior Support Tips for Childcare Professionals
Strategies for responding to common classroom behaviors, along with helpful examples and positive ways to manage them. It is an easy tool to use, save, and share with staff, directors, and educator... Read more
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Creating Nurturing Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
This resource explains how thoughtful environments support infants’ and toddlers’ safety, relationships, learning, and individual needs. It helps child care providers create spaces that are hea... Read more
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Equal Access to Child Care Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Learn how child care programs can support inclusion and equal access for children with disabilities. This ADA resource explains individualized assessment, reasonable modifications, accessible commu... Read more
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The Eight CDA Subject Areas
Learn about the eight CDA® subject areas for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care, and Home Visitor settings. This resource gives candidates a helpful overview of the professional knowledg... Read more
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Cover Your Cough (Classroom Health Poster)
A clear, kid-friendly poster that reminds children and adults how to cover coughs and sneezes to help stop germs from spreading. Perfect for posting near sinks, entrances, and centers during cold/f... Read more
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Create Your Classroom Schedule: Staff Planning Tool
A helpful reflection and planning worksheet for educators to map out their daily schedule, strengthen routines, and improve transitions. Great for new teachers, coaching, training, or refreshing cl... Read more
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Week of the Young Child Activities
Week of the Young Child activities celebrate young children's learning and development through play-based, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. Popular activities include art p... Read more
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Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio
Creating the CDA Professional Portfolio involves collecting evidence that demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and competency in early childhood care and education. It typically includes your profe... Read more
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Kwanzaa Classroom Activities
Kwanzaa classroom activities can include learning about the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) through storytelling, discussions, and daily reflections that connect students with African and African Ame... Read more
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National Book Month Classroom Activities
During National Book Month, classrooms can host daily read-alouds and dedicated silent reading periods to build excitement and foster a love of literature. Students can participate in book-themed p... Read more
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Classroom Activities
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities (Birth–Kindergarten) is a simple, age-appropriate resource that helps classrooms focus on caring, kindness, and community support through activities like ... Read more
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Yom Kippur Classroom Activities
Yom Kippur Classroom Activities (Birth–Kindergarten) is a simple, inclusive resource that helps children practice kindness, calm moments, saying sorry, and fixing friendships in age-appropriate w... Read more
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Labor Day Classroom Activities
Labor Day classroom activities can teach students about the history and importance of workers' rights while connecting lessons to careers and civic responsibility. With simple ideas for every age l... Read more
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Mawlid al-Nabi Classroom Activities
Lets supports early learning programs in recognizing Mawlid al-Nabi in a classroom-friendly, values-based way with simple activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers like sensory play, music... Read more
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Eid al-Adha Classroom Activities
Eid al-Adha classroom activities can introduce students to the festival’s meaning and how it is observed with prayer, family gatherings, and the charitable sharing of food. Hands-on projects such... Read more
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Shavuot Classroom Activities
Shavuot classroom activities often center on learning and celebrating the giving of the Torah, with students participating in age-appropriate study sessions, read-aloud, and discussions about the T... Read more
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Passover Classroom Activities
Passover is a holiday that some Jewish families celebrate. Introduce Passover in an inclusive, age-appropriate way with one easy classroom activity per age group (birth–school age). These ideas f... Read more
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Eid al-Fitr Classroom Activities
Classroom activities for Eid al-Fitr can include making lanterns and greeting cards to teach students about the festival’s traditions and symbolism. Students can share stories, songs, and short p... Read more
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Creating a Positive Learning Environment Checklist
A Creating a Positive Learning Environment Checklist is a practical tool that helps educators organize and maintain classroom conditions that promote safety, respect, and active engagement. A posit... Read more
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Outdoor Earth Day Activities
Need outdoor activities that work for every age group? This free resource includes birth through school-age ideas with materials, setup tips, and step-by-step directions from infant nature time and... Read more
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Ramadan Classroom Activities
Ramadan classroom activities can include storytelling, arts and crafts, and lesson plans that teach students about the cultural and religious significance of the month. Hands-on projects like makin... Read more
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Multicultural Classroom Activities
Free multicultural classroom activities for birth through age 8, organized by age group. Includes hands-on ideas with simple materials, step-by-step directions, what to say, and skill-building acro... Read more
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Around the World Classroom Activities
Around the World classroom activities let students "visit" different countries through themed stations, presentations, or virtual tours to explore customs, languages, and landmarks. These activitie... Read more
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