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Creating Nurturing Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
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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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Tips to Cope with Crying Toddlers
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Tips to Cope with Crying Toddlers

Help families understand why toddlers cry and learn simple ways to respond with calm, support, and consistency. This resource explains common reasons toddlers cry, describes shorter and longer tant... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines for Young Children
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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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Safe and Unsafe Plants for Children
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Safe and Unsafe Plants for Children

Use this helpful plant safety resource to learn about common non-poisonous and poisonous plants found in and around the home. This guide encourages adults to label plants, supervise children near u... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines
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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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Safe Sleep for Babies: A Simple Guide for Caregivers
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Safe Sleep for Babies: A Simple Guide for Caregivers

A clear, supportive safe-sleep guide for families and caregivers that explains how to reduce sleep-related risks and create a safer sleep environment. Great as a trusted handout for infant rooms an... Read more
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Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling. Infant/Toddler. Safety.
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Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling. Infant/Toddler. Safety.

Safe #sleep practices and #swaddling are essential for ensuring the #safety and well-being of #infants and #toddlers. It is recommended to place infants on their backs to sleep in a crib or bassine... Read more
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Safe Sleep for Babies
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Safe Sleep for Babies

A quick, evidence-based CDC handout for training and family education that outlines recommended infant safe sleep practices, shows how common unsafe behaviors are, and lists action steps for caregi... Read more
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Groundhog Coloring Page
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Groundhog Coloring Page

Celebrate Groundhog Day with a coloring page! This printable Groundhog Day coloring page is designed for infants and toddlers (ages 1–3) as it supports early fine-motor skills and creative explo... Read more
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Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers
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Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers

Assistive technology for infants and #toddlers refers to a variety of tools and devices designed to support their developmental and communication needs. These technologies can include communicatio... Read more
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Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety
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Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for #safe_sleep practices for infants and toddlers to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths. The updated guidelines includ... Read more
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Preventing Accidental Drowning & Responsibilities in Child Care
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Preventing Accidental Drowning & Responsibilities in Child Care

Preventing accidental drowning in #child-care settings is a crucial responsibility that requires constant #supervision and safety measures. This can include ensuring that all pools and bodies of wa... Read more
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Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers (Fine Motor & Sensory Play)
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Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers (Fine Motor & Sensory Play)

hands-on messy play ideas that build fine motor skills and early learning for infants and toddlers. Includes practical setup tips (defined play space, easy cleanup, tools/materials) and activity id... Read more
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My Feelings Basket
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My Feelings Basket

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Math Lesson Plan for Infants/ Toddlers: Sample
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Math Lesson Plan for Infants/ Toddlers: Sample

A #math lesson plan for infants and #toddlers is designed to introduce basic mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and games. These activities may include sorting objects by color or ... Read more
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Accident/ Injury Report for Infants and Toddlers: Sample
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Accident/ Injury Report for Infants and Toddlers: Sample

The accident/injury report for infants and #toddlers provides a detailed account of any incidents that occur during their time in childcare or #daycare settings. This includes information such as... Read more
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Classroom Book List: Infants
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Classroom Book List: Infants

The Classroom Book List for Infants is a carefully curated collection of books that are developmentally appropriate for children aged 0-12 months. This book list includes a variety of board books a... Read more
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Classroom Book List: Toddlers
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Classroom Book List: Toddlers

The Classroom Book List for Toddlers is a carefully curated collection of age-appropriate books that are perfect for early childhood education settings. This book list includes a variety of engagi... Read more
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Safe Sleep in Child Care poster
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Safe Sleep in Child Care poster

The Safe Sleep in Child Care poster provides essential information and guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of infants during naptime or bedtime in child care settings. It emphasizes the ... Read more
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First Aid Kit Checklist. Admin. Safety.
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First Aid Kit Checklist. Admin. Safety.

A first aid kit checklist is a valuable tool in ensuring that all necessary items are available and in good condition for use in emergency situations. It helps to identify and eliminate any potenti... Read more
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Barriers to Safety Hazards. All Ages. Admin.
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Barriers to Safety Hazards. All Ages. Admin.

#Barriers to #safety_hazards can come in many forms including #physical barriers, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. One of the biggest barriers to safety hazards is compla... Read more
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Healthy Eating for toddlers tip sheet
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Healthy Eating for toddlers tip sheet

The Healthy Eating for Toddlers tip sheet provides valuable information on how to foster healthy #eating_habits in young children. With tips on portion sizes, food groups, and portion control, this... Read more
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Eating Healthy for Infants Tip Sheet
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Eating Healthy for Infants Tip Sheet

The Eating Healthy for Infants Tip Sheet is a valuable resource for parents who want to give their #infants a healthy start in life. The tip sheet provides practical advice on a range of topics, fr... Read more
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