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Understanding the Montessori Classroom
Curious about Montessori education? This short guide explains the key parts of a Montessori classroo ...
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. ...
Teaching Your Child About Feelings
Help children recognize, name, and safely express their emotions with this social-emotional learning ...
Tips to Cope with Crying Toddlers
Help families understand why toddlers cry and learn simple ways to respond with calm, support, and c ...
Playing in Weather from Rain to Rainbows
Discover playful ways to help young children explore weather through outdoor learning, sensory exper ...
The Eight CDA Subject Areas
Learn about the eight CDA® subject areas for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care, and Home ...
Week of the Young Child Activities
Week of the Young Child activities celebrate young children's learning and development through play- ...
How to Work in a Daycare With No Child Care Experience
If you have no childcare experience, emphasize transferable skills like patience, communication, rel ...
Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio
Creating the CDA Professional Portfolio involves collecting evidence that demonstrates your knowledg ...
1 2 3 Eyes on Me
Need a quick way to get your group’s attention without raising your voice? This free guide breaks ...
Around the World Classroom Activities
Around the World classroom activities let students "visit" different countries through themed statio ...
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 attach ...
How to write your CDA portfolio
Want to know exactly how to write your CDA Portfolio? If you’re staring at the CDA Competency Stat ...
Fun Ways to Teach First Aid
Make first aid training fun and memorable with interactive, classroom-ready activities. Great for bu ...
Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services - Prenatal through Age 5
The Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services is a comprehensive resource for parents and caregiv ...
The Gift of Language
The gift of language lets us shape and share our inner worlds, turning private thoughts into shared ...
How To Start a Home Daycare
A step-by-step checklist to help you open and set up a home daycare (family child care) from licensi ...
How to Start a Daycare With No Money
Starting a daycare with “no money” usually means lowering upfront costs by using funding options ...
How to Get Your CDA for Free
Find ways to earn your CDA at low or no cost using state scholarships, workforce funding , Head Star ...
Common Daycare Scenarios: What to Say & Do
A practical guide to responding to common daycare behavior concerns with positive discipline. Includ ...
A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families
A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families is a comprehensive resource designed to help professio ...
Environmental Adaptations Checklist to Promote Child Participation
The Environmental Adaptations Checklist is a tool used to evaluate and promote child participation i ...
How to complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio
To complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio, you need to first gather all the necessary ...
How to Write a Resume That Will Get You Hired
To write a resume that will get you hired, start by tailoring it to the specific job you’re applyi ...
