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Observing and Recording Children’s Development
This resource explains why observation matters in early childhood and outlines different ways to record children’s growth, including anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, and portfolios. ... Read more
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Family Engagement and Cultural Perspectives
This resource shows how understanding family culture, language, values, and beliefs can strengthen relationships and family engagement. It helps early childhood professionals use a respectful, stre... Read more
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Physical Activity Recommendations for Different Age Groups
Review official physical activity recommendations for different age groups with this easy-to-read CDC graphic. For preschool-aged children, it emphasizes physical activity throughout the day and ac... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines for Young Children
Support healthy sleep habits with this practical early childhood resource on safe sleep and bedtime routines. It explains how sleep supports children’s growth, learning, attention, and emotional ... Read more
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Protect Your Back: Safety Tips for Early Childhood Educators
Help reduce the risk of injury while caring for young children with this easy-to-follow safety infographic. This printable resource shares practical reminders about back support, lifting safely, av... Read more
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New York Child Care Comprehensive Background Check
Get organized for the New York child care background check process with this official packet from the Office of Children and Family Services. It includes the required forms and clearance list, fing... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines
A helpful resource for families and child care providers who want to support healthy sleep habits for young children. This resource shares guidance on creating consistent sleep routines, promoting ... Read more
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Early Childhood Transitions: Supporting Children and Families
A useful resource for helping children and families navigate changes in early learning and care settings. This PDF offers guidance for supporting smoother transitions, strengthening family communic... Read more
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Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Early Childhood Professionals
A valuable resource for teachers and providers who want to build stronger connections with families. This PDF helps early childhood professionals better understand how to support family partnership... Read more
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Massachusetts Medication Consent Form
The Massachusetts Medication Consent Form is a standardized document used to authorize administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications to a student or patient in schools, childcare ... Read more
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Cómo Iniciar un Negocio de Cuidado Infantil
Para iniciar un negocio de cuidado infantil, investiga la demanda local, define tu modelo (guardería, atención en casa, horario extendido) y elabora un plan de negocio con presupuesto y tarifas c... Read more
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Mahavir Jayanti Activity Ideas for Kids
Peaceful, kid-friendly ways to celebrate values like kindness, compassion, self-control, and caring for all living things. With simple activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age... Read more
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Child Care Workforce Qualifications, Training, and Professional Development
The child care workforce requires clearly defined qualifications such as minimum education levels, background checks, CPR/first aid and early childhood credentials or state licensing to ensure care... Read more
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Hanukkah Activities Kids Will Love! All Ages
Bring the Festival of Lights into your classroom with fun! Children can explore sparkling “light” sensory play, create simple menorah-inspired crafts, spin and count with dreidel games, and sha... Read more
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Universal Children’s Day Activities
Celebrate children’s well-being, belonging, and voice through age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. It includes connection routines, choice-maki... Read more
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Rosh Hashanah Activities (All Ages: Birth–Kindergarten)
This inclusive, developmentally appropriate resource helps early learning programs recognize Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) through classroom-friendly themes like new beginnings, kindness, ref... Read more
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Islamic New Year Activities
On the Islamic New Year (1 Muharram), many Muslims begin the day with extra prayers, Quran recitation, and personal reflection on the past year while seeking guidance for the year ahead. Inclusive... 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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Memorial Day Activities for Preschoolers
For preschoolers, Memorial Day activities can include simple, hands-on projects like making paper flags, crafting poppy flowers, or creating a classroom mural to learn colors and symbols. Young chi... Read more
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Irish American Heritage Month Activities
Irish American Heritage Month activities celebrate Irish culture and contributions with parades, céilís, and performances of traditional music and dance. Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month w... Read more
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Activities
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a great time to teach inclusion in an age-appropriate way. This free resource includes classroom activities from birth through school age with material... Read more
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Winter Classroom Activities
Need fresh ideas for the winter months? This resource includes engaging classroom activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Each activity includes materials, step-by-... Read more
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Nutrition Month Activities
National Nutrition Month is a great time to help children learn that food fuels our bodies for growing, playing, and learning. This resource includes easy, age-appropriate nutrition activities for ... Read more
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Special Needs in Daycare: Behavior Support
Effective behavior support in daycare for children with special needs uses individualized, proactive plans that focus on understanding the purpose of behaviors and teaching replacement skills. Cons... Read more
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