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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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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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Understanding Grain Crediting in CACFP
Need help understanding grain requirements in CACFP? This resource breaks down ounce equivalents, serving sizes, and which grain items count so providers can plan meals with more confidence.
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Understanding Child Growth and Development
Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... 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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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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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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Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
From birth to age five, children rapidly develop social and emotional skills—forming secure attachments, expressing basic emotions, and beginning to regulate feelings with caregiver support. Resp... Read more
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The Gift of Language
The gift of language lets us shape and share our inner worlds, turning private thoughts into shared understanding. It carries culture and memory across generations, preserving stories, values, and ... Read more
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The Cerebral Palsy Toolkit
The Cerebral Palsy Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to provide information and support for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. It offers a wide range of resources, inclu... Read more
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Father's Day Activities at the Park
This resource contains some fun activities families can do on Father's Day while at the park. Educators can share these ideas with families to encourage quality time experiences with their children... Read more
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Active Supervision on the Bus. Mixed Ages. Safety.
Active supervision on the bus is essential for ensuring the safety of all passengers, especially when there are mixed ages on board. Bus drivers and adult supervisors should actively monitor and en... Read more
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Summer Heat Safety. Mixed Ages. Safety.
One major mistake to avoid when going out in the #heat is not staying hydrated. It is crucial to drink plenty of water and stay away from caffeinated or sugary beverages that can contribute to deh... Read more
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The Power of Pretend Play for young children
Pretend play is an integral part of a child's development as it enhances their cognitive, social and emotional skills. Through #pretend_play, children can explore and understand the world around th... Read more
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Child Care Industry Trends During the Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationally, #child_care_employment as of November 2022 has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, with significant variation at the state level. This brief reports important trends in the child care ... Read more
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The ABC Model for Identify Behavioral Patterns in Young Children
The ABC Model is a widely used tool for identifying #behavioral_patterns in young children. This model helps parents and professionals to analyze and understand the possible triggers and consequenc... Read more
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Earning Credentials and Understanding Career Ladders for Childcare providers
Earning #credentials can help #childcare providers gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care for children. Understanding #career ladders in the childcare field can help p... Read more
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Child Care Centers and the ADA
Child Care Centers must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that children with #disabilities have equal access to their services. The ADA requires Child Care Centers to ... Read more
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